Transfer printing is great for bold, vibrant, full colour designs, and single colour individual names and numbers.

There are a huge array of colours available from fluorescents to metallic print effects and reflective vinyl. This printing technique is used extensively for sports wear, non cotton garments and Coats/ Jackets.

Transfer has a minimum order quantity of 10 units per design.

There are two main types of transfer printing; both produce varying results and are better for different types of jobs;

Litho transfer printing

In this process the artwork is digitally printed onto litho transfer paper and then pressed onto your chosen garment. It can be used to print onto a variety of different materials including t-shirts, cotton bags and jackets. The minimum order for Litho transfer printing is 100 items.

CAD cut full colour printing

In the CAD Cut process the design is cut out from a transfer vinyl sheet using a machine, then placed over the garment and heat pressed at a high temperature.

DST Transfer Printing

DST is a specialised type of transfer printing used for super detailed artwork. This is printed onto the transfer sheets then heat pressed onto garments.

DST has a minimum order quantity of 50 units.

Cost consideration

The print size affects the price slightly i.e. it’s slightly cheaper to print a left chest position than it is to print a large design on the centre front of a garment.

Printing onto different coloured garments (whites, lights or colours) does not affect the price.

Design considerations for transfer printing

Transfer Print

• Colours: spot colours
• Pantone colour matching: yes
• Artwork type: vector graphics
• File formats: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Cad Cut Vinyl

• Convert all paths to strokes.
• Ensure artwork is at least 100% of the intended print area.
• Provide PANTONE PMS colours (if you know them).
• Avoid gradients and shadows.
• Litho Transfer Printing
• Ensure the design is created and saved in CMYK format.
• Ensure the print is 100% of the intended print size. Design and save the graphic file at 300dpi.