Description
Quality fabric transfer paper. Suitable for bubblejet/inkjet printers. For use with home iron or heat press.
APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS – FOR DARKS
Items You Will Need
– white or dark coloured 100% cotton fabrics
– heat press or iron (do not use steam)
– hard, smooth, heatproof surface (an ironing board is not recommended)
Printing Your Image
– print your image on the plain side with no lines (do not flip or mirror design)
– print image on transfer paper in your printer
recommended print settings:
HP – Media: Plain Paper, Print Mode: Normal or Best
Epson – Media: Plain Paper, Print Mode: Photo
Canon – Media: Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Print Mode: High
Lexmark – Media: Plain Paper, Print Mode: Best
– do not use printers that have heating elements in them, such as the Hewlett-Packard 1200C
– trim away any non printed areas of paper- any untrimmed areas will remain white on your final product
Using a Heat Press
– preheat press to 190°c
– press the garment for 3-5 seconds to release moisture and and remove wrinkles
– peel the printed image off the backing paper
– place printed image face up on garment
– cover with supplied parchment paper (parchment can be reused several times)
– set at 60psi pressure for best results
– press for 30 seconds
– wait 5 seconds then peel off parchment in a smooth, even motion
Using a Hand Iron
– preheat your iron to the ‘linen’ setting without steam
– pre iron your garment to release moisture and smooth wrinkles
– peel the printed image off the backing paper
– place printed image face up on garment
– cover with supplied parchment paper (parchment can be reused several times)
– use firm steady pressure, hold iron with both hands and use your body weight for extra pressure
– iron on each area of the sheet for 20 seconds making sure to lift the iron completely when moving to a new position, overlapping the last section a little
– continue until you have completely ironed the entire sheet, making sure to cover all edges and corners
– wait 5 seconds then peel off parchment in a smooth, even motion
Washing Instructions
– turn the garment inside out
– wash in cold water
– use a mild detergent for best results
– do not use bleach or bleach alternative detergents or fabric softener
– remove the garment promptly from the washer as the colour may bleed if left
– dry on low temperature
– do not iron transferred area
– do not stretch transferred area
Paper Storage
– store unused transfer papers in a resealable poly bag in a flat, cool, dry area
