{"product_id":"dtf-heat-transfer-care-instructions","title":"DTF Heat Transfer Instructions","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"main-page-title page-title h0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRESSING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease keep in mind these are based on using a commercial heat press and temps\/times may need to be adjusted to fit your specific press. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 275-300°F \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime: 10-12 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeel: Cold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure: Heavy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*NOTE: Every press is different so Temp + Time may vary for your press. Start at the recommended settings and adjust higher or lower based on what works best with your press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favorite settings for the heat press I use is 285°F and 10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heat sensitive fabrics like Polyester blends, I recommend starting at a lower temperature, 275°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loomacollective.com\/collections\/dtf-heat-transfers\" title=\"DTF Transfers\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDTF Transfers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e🛠      🛠      🛠       🛠       🛠       🛠\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmain id=\"MainContent\" class=\"content-for-layout focus-none\" role=\"main\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--25231836381481__rich_text_RN9iWQ\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"isolate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text content-container color-accent-2 gradient rich-text--full-width content-container--full-width section-template--25231836381481__rich_text_RN9iWQ-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__wrapper rich-text__wrapper--center page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__blocks center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rich-text__heading rte h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've followed all instructions correctly and are having trouble with your transfers, check these. We test all transfers before adding them to inventory and are not responsible for user pressing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--25231836381481__collapsible_content_NVnmLQ\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"color-background-1 gradient\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-none-layout isolate content-container content-container--full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__wrapper section-template--25231836381481__collapsible_content_NVnmLQ-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content-wrapper-narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__header\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A ---- Troubleshooting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003e  Are you using a commercial heat press?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThough many customers use other presses successfully, these transfers need high temps and heavy pressure so we only recommend commercial heat presses. If you use another press, you need to make sure you are still getting the needed temp and heavy pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eHave you pre-pressed the apparel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003eAlways pre-press your apparel to be sure you've removed any moisture or wrinkles that can interfere with the transfer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"caption-with-letter-spacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eIs the press clear of all seams?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure no seams are interfering. Seams can cause the press to distribute uneven pressure and not press the transfers completely. While we don't use pressing pillows, we have heard they help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend a scraper for intricate designs or pressing on apparel such as youth shirts that you may not be able to avoid seams. A scraper will help press the ink onto the apparel. But make sure if it is a hot peel transfer you reapply heat briefly afterwards so you don't try to peel it after its cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003ere you pressing directly - no teflon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur transfer film paper is made to take the heat and you should not be pressing with a teflon sheet. Teflon sheets can reduce the temperature as much as 10-20° causing the transfer to not press at the temperature it needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eIs your press calibrated correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a heat gun to check and make sure your press is heating to the correct temperature it needs to be. Some presses can run hot or cold by as much as 15-20° or more. Also, be sure your pressure is set to Heavy pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eAre you over-pressing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pressing at temps too high or repeatedly pressing a transfer you risk melting and burning the ink. We always recommend reducing the temperature first in case your press runs hot, rather than increasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eAre you peeling correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a transfer requires cold peel and you peel before it cools, the ink can stick to the film paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eAre you using a material suitable to press on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur transfers intended for cotton or cotton\/polyester blends. If you are trying to press on another material such as spandex, leather or plastic these transfers will not work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3124\/4949\/files\/q.png?v=1770909612\" alt=\"Question\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" style=\"margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 1px; float: left;\"\u003eHas the transfer been exposed to extreme weather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some regions during winter and summer months, transfers can be exposed to extreme cold or heat, either during shipping or if you have them stored in a place affected by these conditions. If your transfers have been, it's best to let the ink adjust back to room temperature before pressing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📦   📦   📦   📦    📦   📦    📦    📦   📦    📦    📦    📦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦Processing\/Shipping📦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn around time for in stock prints is 1-3 business days (excluding Holidays, snow storms \u0026amp; other closures). This does not include shipping time. *PRE-ORDER prints ship at the date noted in the description. 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