Nov. 27, 2024
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Sublimation paper is a special paper designed to hold and release the ink into gas when exposed to heat. There&#;s an extra layer on the paper designed just for holding, rather than absorbing, sublimation ink.
The Basics of Sublimation Paper
You should know that sublimation transfer paper is NOT the same as that plain copy paper you might already have in your copier or regular inkjet printer, even though it might look the same at first.
A good sublimation paper has three things:
Each of these is important for the sublimation process and getting the best results!
There are a lot of different sublimation papers on the market, and you may be wondering what&#;s best to use and what&#;s better off avoided in your heat transfer printing projects.
How are Sublimation Papers Different from Each Other?
So what&#;s the difference between them all? There are lots of general sublimation papers that will work for a variety of surfaces.
The &#;right side&#; of sublimation paper is the one that is pure white, without any printing on it. This is the side that you print on. So pay attention that you load your paper the right way into your paper tray. In the main tray of the printer, you&#;re putting the side you&#;ll print onto face down.
You often see a number mentioned on the package, which refers to the weight of the paper. Here is an example:
125G in your paper name stands for 125 grams per square meter and it&#;s the heaviest sublimation paper. The heavier the paper and the thicker the coating, the better it will hold the ink and saturate your surface &#; if you want full color, vibrant designs, go for the heavier weight.
It also has a very high transfer rate, meaning that most of the sublimation ink will transfer from the paper to the surface. 125g sublimation paper also has a greater durability than the thinner paper and holds up well under the heat press. This heavier paper can also cause issues with rigid and hard surfaces (hard substrate), as the ink has nowhere to go and can blur or ghost &#; if this happens, you can use a thinner paper.
105G in your paper name is the one hundred and five gram paper, and it&#;s the lightest sublimation paper. So now you may be wondering why we&#;d want lighter paper if heavier gives the best and most saturated color. Well, it turns out that light sublimation paper holds a little less ink and this is better when you&#;re making seamless designs, like our full-color sublimation tumbler. But keep this in mind, the thinner paper is more likely to curl with high temperatures and it doesn&#;t do as well with heavy ink saturation: this may affect the look, of your surface into dull and faded&#; so in this case, you could use better the heavier paper to get more ink on it and more ink on your surface.
So WEIGHT of sublimation paper is a big factor. Another factor can be the compatibility of the paper with your printer. For example, TruePix paper is optimized to work with Sawgrass sublimation printers. It&#;s 120 grams and works on a variety of surfaces.
Why You Need Sublimation Paper
Now, you may have heard of people using regular paper for sublimation, for example laser copy paper. It&#;s possible to use laser copy paper because it&#;s formulated to withstand the high heat of your heat press. The question is if inkjet heat transfer paper can hold and release the ink well enough, however.
Some people ask me if you can use photo paper for sublimation: I can say this: photo paper cannot withstand the high temperature of your heat press, so this is a no-go. My experience is, that when you want the best results for your printed products, please stick with the sublimation paper to print on! In some cases, you surely can try copy paper, but make sure you use some butcher paper or a cover sheet to protect your heat press from ink that is bleeding through the paper while pressing&#;.
I did some 100% polyester products with prints made on copy paper and they came out fine, but keep in mind that not all products give good results! Sometimes you just have to play around!
Just a little example to show the difference in printing paper:
I printed the same design, with the same settings on this window sticker: the left one is printed on Texprint R sublimation paper, while the right one is printed on regular laser copy paper.
There truly is a difference in colors!
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DTF, or Direct-to-Film, is an innovative printing technique that transfers vibrant designs onto a specialized film. This film is then heat-pressed onto various materials, allowing for seamless reproduction of vibrant colors and intricate details.
Unlike HTV, DTF prints don't require time-consuming weeding. Applying DTF prints to apparel takes just seconds, significantly speeding up production times and boosting business growth.
DTF prints work well with a wide range of materials, including cotton, polyester, and blends. By adopting DTF printing, businesses gain the ability to create retail-quality products at premium price points and in high production volumes. This opens up new levels of growth and profitability for your business.
Once uploaded, your design will be printed onto a specialized film and shipped directly to you. Once you receive your prints, simply place the transfer film onto the material, apply the heat press for the recommended time and temperature, and your design will be permanently applied onto the material.
Yes, you can specify custom sizes for your DTF transfer images when you upload your image.
To achieve the highest quality printing results, your design files are required to have a minimum of 300dpi. We accommodate various file types, including PNG and SVG (vector). Please ensure your design is clear and of high resolution to achieve the best results.
A gang sheet refers to printing material that contains multiple images or designs arranged closely together. This method is used to optimize the use of space and materials during the printing process.
Achieving 300 DPI (dots per inch) ensures high-quality prints. To achieve 300 DPI with your image you need to multiply the print size (width and height in inches) by 300 to find the right pixel dimensions.
We recommend ensuring your design is at the desired size, not mirrored, and without background parts. Additionally, avoid using grayscale gradients, transparency effects, neon effects, and glow effects for optimal results.
Glitter DTF uses a speciality film that adds glitter on top of the printed image. The colors of your design will still show through, but will have glitter layered onto the ink, adding an amazing sparkle to any design.
Application instructions are very similar to regular DTF, making this a hassle-free way to add a premium, eye-catching element to your designs.
Since the glitter is on the film and not in the ink itself, it will be added to the entire design.
Gold Foil turns any single-color design into a gold transfer. While you can use a multi-color design, please note that the colors will not show on this type of transfer, as everything will be printed in gold foil.
Application instructions are very similar to regular DTF, so this is an easy way to incorporate shimmering gold elements alongside a full-color design, or print a single-color design in eye-catching gold. Take your logo to the next level, or add a touch of regality or bling to your designs - the possibilities are endless.
Glow in the Dark transfers apply a transparent layer of glow in the dark coating to your entire image. Your colors will show through, although they may be slightly duller due to the glow coating. Lighter colors will glow more than dark colors, with white glowing the brightest and black not glowing at all.
Application instructions are very similar to regular DTF, so this is an easy way to create premium, glow in the dark designs without changing your artwork or heat press set-up. Great for concerts, nighttime events, costumes, and so much more.
Reflective transfers apply a semi-transparent reflective layer to your entire design. Your colors will show through but will be less vibrant due to the nature of this film. Like the strips you&#;d see on running attire or safety-wear, this film has strong reflective properties, allowing you to add a unique and well-recognized safety feature in an unlimited number of creative ways.
While you can use this on an entire design, it&#;s also great for accents or for adding small reflective strips to designed apparel or uniforms.
Application instructions are very similar to regular DTF, so adding reflective properties to your designs or to parts of your custom apparel has never been easier!
Iridescent transfers apply a dynamic, color-shift coating to your entire design. At certain angles, your design will appear normal, but when the perspective changes you will see the luminous colors come to life. This type of transfer is perfect for adding a dynamic element to your design, or adding highlights on top of a regular DTF transfer.
Application instructions are the same as regular DTF, so adding this interactive and visually stunning element to your designs can be easily incorporated into your existing workflow.
Thermochromic transfers apply an opaque layer to your designs. The colors of your design will be dulled with a gray coating, but will come to life when they interact with temperature changes. This could be going outside on a hot day, jumping into a pool, or by simply interacting with your body heat while being worn.
These are great for vacation wear, apparel that will be worn in water, or simply adding an interactive and fun element to your designs.
Pearl transfers are similar to Iridescent transfers. The effect is more noticeable with Pearl transfers, however the trade-off is that there are less colors in the effect. This is more of a blue green sheen that sits on top of your design and shifts as your viewing angle changes. Like Iridescent transfers, this type of transfer is perfect for adding a dynamic element to your design, or adding highlights on top of a regular DTF transfer. The effect is very similar to holographic playing cards.
Application instructions are the same as regular DTF, so adding this interactive, dazzling feature to your designs can be accomplished fuss-free!
Our DTF pricing is calculated based on a per square inch rate. As soon as you upload your design and select the size, the system calculates the total square inches and number of images to create a custom price for your order.
Absolutely! Just like our shirts, our tiered pricing ensures that the more transfers you order, the more you save, all while ensuring top-notch quality.
Yes. Jiffy Transfers facilitates a seamless shopping experience for crafters. You can either order the DTF transfers separately or add them to your blank shirt order at checkout. Blanks and transfers will be processed and shipped separately, though we strive to align delivery times of blanks and DTF transfers whenever possible.
Speed is one of our strengths. Typically, DTF orders are produced and shipped within a business day and similar to blanks, we utilize the fastest ground shipping methods available.
DTF orders that exceed $29 will enjoy free shipping.
Our Customer Support Team is here to help. Whether you have questions, seek guidance, or encounter challenges, we're here to help with the same support JiffyShirts&#; customers have come to expect.
Jiffy Transfers does not print trademarked designs without rights holder permission. Customers must ensure their designs don't infringe on copyrights or trademarks. Unauthorized submissions can result in order cancellations.
We have designed our service to provide customers with an industry-first, nationwide network of high quality DTF printers to fully unlock DTF as a reliable, accessible and cost competitive imprinting method for our customers.
Currently, our DTF transfers arrive as intact sheets, requiring manual cutting.
For the best results, we strongly recommend using a commercial heat press for DTF transfers.
*Please note: If the image does not transfer completely when peeling, repress with the image in place for 5-10 seconds, and re-peel the film.
**Using parchment for post-press will produce a more matte design. Using teflon for post-press will produce a glossier design.
Care Instructions: Turn the garment inside out. Machine wash cold. No bleach. No softener. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean or iron.
Due to each DTF print being a custom image, Jiffy Transfers does not allow for cancellations or refunds. If you receive a transfer that is damaged or encounter any issues with your order, please reach out to our support team.
As long as instructions are followed and the artwork you use is print-ready, we will always make sure you're happy with your transfers!
We&#;ll reprint for free if there&#;s a defect with your order that includes the following:
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