Press Settings

Quick reference for pressing everything we sell. When in doubt, test on a scrap first — and keep a teflon sheet or parchment between the press and your transfer.

DTF Transfers

• 300°F for 10 seconds with a teflon sheet on top
• Let it cool completely — especially small detail pieces — then peel
• Repress 10 seconds with the teflon sheet to matte out the transfer and set it into the fabric

Rhinestone Transfers

• 300°F for 10 seconds, using a pressing pillow
• Rub the design down while it cools, repress, then re-rub
• Cold peel — only remove the front sheet once completely cool

Smooth HTV (Siser EasyWeed)

• 305–320°F for 10–15 seconds, medium pressure
• Preheat the garment 2–3 seconds first to drive out moisture

Reflective HTV

• 300–320°F for 10–12 seconds, medium pressure
• Care: turn the garment inside out, machine wash cool or warm (under 140°F), line dry

Other materials

Glitter, Twinkle, Stretch, Flock, Metallic, Holographic, Electric, Brick and 3D Puff each have their own sweet spot — ask us in store, check the manufacturer insert that ships with your order, or send us a message and we'll tell you exactly how to press it.

General rules: always test on scrap when trying a new blank, don't stack seams or zippers under the platen, and when layering HTV, tack each layer for 2–3 seconds and only full-press the final layer.