
Transfer printing covers several processes, but are all applied in the same way. All transfers are vinyl, this allows it to attach to the garment when heated and cooled. Vinyl comes in many different forms. Single colour vinyl is used where colours are solid or specific patterns are required (eg. army, sparkly, etc.), and can be cut in intricate designs. Full colour print vinyl starts white and is printed on using specialist printers. The inkjet version is a permanent form of printing full colour images or designs on to a garment, this will last. The digital laser printed versions are for single use, promotional days or materials that do not require washing.
Which ever process is chosen, the next step is heat pressing the image on to the garment or material. The press delivers heats of up to 180 degrees depending on the route taken and seals the graphic to the garment.
Depending on the type of graphic, production of printed garments can be up to 1800 per day.
