How to Press your DTF prints
This is a guide and you need to understand that every heat press is slightly different.
Cotton
1. Set heat press between 140 - 150 degs C.
2. First press the shirt for 5 seconds to remove moisture.
3. Place the film on the shirt in the position you want it.
4. Press the film with Medium to heavy pressure for 12 seconds at 140 - 150 degs C.
5. This film is instant hot peel. So as soon as the press opens peel the film off (but keep it low to the shirt) in a fast smooth motion.
6. Then re press the shirt with baking paper or a telfon sheet over the image for 5 - 10 seconds with medium pressure.
Then you're done.
Polyester
1. Set heat press to 135-145 degs C.
2. First press the shirt for 2 seconds.
3. Place the film on the shirt in the position you want it.
4. Press the film with Medium pressure for 12 seconds at 135 -145 degs C.
5. This film is instant hot peel. So as soon as the press opens peel the film off (but keep it low to the shirt) in a fast smooth motion.
6. Then re press the shirt with baking paper or a telfon sheet over the image for 5 seconds with medium pressure.
Then you're done.
Stubby Holders
1. Set heat press to 120 degs C.
2. First press the Stubby holder for 4 seconds.
3. Place the Print on the stubby holder in the position you want it.
4. Press the print with Medium pressure for 8 seconds at 120 degs C.
5. This film is instant hot peel. So as soon as the press opens peel the film off in a fast smooth motion.
6. Then re press the Stubby holder with baking paper or a telfon sheet over the print for 6 seconds.
Then you're done.
Wash Inside Out, No More Than 40°C
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
Do Not Iron Directly onto The Print
Its recommended
- Waiting 24 hours after pressing, before washing.
- Use of fabric softeners or chemicals can damage the print and can dull the colours.
- For best results when air-drying your garments, leave them inside out from the washing machine until dry this avoids any UV damage if drying In direct sunlight.
