Press guide

How we press our DTF transfers

One setting, straight from our own press floor. Start here for every job, and read the fabric notes below before pressing anything with polyester in it.

Our setting: 285°F · 12 seconds · medium pressure · hot peel. This is what we run in our own shop on the transfers we print.

Fabric notes

Technique notes from our floor

Common questions

What temperature do you press DTF transfers?

For our transfers: 285°F for 12 seconds with medium pressure, then hot peel. That is the setting we run on our own presses and the one we recommend starting from.

Hot peel or cold peel?

Our film is hot-peel at our recommended setting. If you are pressing polyester or anything you are unsure about, letting it cool and peeling cold is always the safe choice — it never hurts adhesion.

Why did my white print turn pink on a red polyester shirt?

Dye migration: at higher temperatures, polyester dye turns to gas and tints the white ink. On polyester, keep the temperature down, keep the dwell short, and use a cold peel.

Should I press again after peeling?

Yes — a 5-10 second second press with a parchment or teflon cover sheet after peeling improves washability and gives a softer matte finish.

Transfers that press right — most orders print and ship in 24-48 hours.