Feeling overwhelmed by the variety of printing methods now available?

Don’t worry—let’s break it all down into manageable steps so you can choose the best option for your needs. Whether you’re working with soft fabrics or harder surfaces, we’re here to guide you to the most ideal printing technique. 

Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing- (newest to the market)

What You Need:

• Heat Press, Mini Press, or Iron: Required to transfer the design onto your garment. Use at 150 degrees Celsius for 20-30 seconds. Repeat if necessary for a further 5-10 seconds if not adhered. Our DTF transfers are cold peel so you need to allow it cool for 15 seconds before peeling your film off.

• Optional Tools: Heat-resistant tape to keep the film in place, and a lint roller to remove debris for a clean transfer.

 Why Choose DTF?

• Works on Many Materials: Compatible with cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, denim, wood, leather, and more.

• Durable and Vibrant: Produces designs that resist fading, cracking, or peeling after multiple washes.

• Detailed Designs: Perfect for intricate or high-resolution artwork.

• Economical: Ideal for both small and large orders. Choose from our wide range of ready to go designs or you can get custom transfers as singles or try our mini gang sheets at 22” x 16” you can fill these with as many designs as you can squeeze on.

• Fast Application: Each item takes under a minute to press, with no weeding needed—arrives ready to use.

UV Direct-to-Film (UV-DTF) Printing

 What You Need:

• Squeegee or Application Tool: Ensures smooth application by removing air bubbles.

• Optional Cleaning Solution: Prepares the surface for better adhesion but ensure it’s dry before applying.

Why Choose UV-DTF?

• Highly Durable: UV-cured ink creates scratch-resistant, weatherproof designs.

• Sharp and Vibrant Prints: Perfect for detailed, colorful designs.

• Versatile: Can be applied to flat and slightly curved surfaces like glass, metal, plastic, and wood.

• No Heat Required: The peel-and-stick process simplifies application.

Sublimation Printing

What You Need:

• Sublimation Printer: Equipped with specialized inks.

• Sublimation Paper: Transfers the design. We also sell ready made sub designs and paper.

• Heat Press or Mug Press: Applies heat and pressure.

• Protective Sheet & Heat Tape: Prevents ink bleeding and secures paper.

Why Choose Sublimation?

• Vivid, Long-Lasting Prints: Ink becomes part of the material for a soft feel and no peeling.

• Ideal for Full-Coverage: Seamless designs with photo-quality detail.

• Fast Results: No drying time—ready as soon as the heat press is lifted.

Best For:

• Polyester fabrics and polyester-coated items (e.g., sublimation mugs). Sublimation works only on light-colored materials.

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)

What You Need:

• HTV Sheets or Rolls: Available in a variety of finishes, such as glitter or matte. We sell our own printed matte sheets and rolls and you can request any design or pattern for these.

• Cutting Machine & Weeding Tools: To cut and prep your design.

• Heat Press or Iron: Transfers vinyl to the surface. We recommend  heat press for even pressure but for our mini bow transfers an iron or mini cricut iron with suffice. Our customers also recommend hair straighteners for mini transfers to apply to hair bows but please do so with care.

• Protective Sheet: Protects your design during pressing from getting ruined.

Why Choose HTV?

• Versatile Application: Works on fabrics, wood, leather, and many more.

• Beginner-Friendly: Easy to use with minimal equipment.

• Customizable: Wide variety of finishes and layering capabilities for multi-colored designs.

• Durable: Resists peeling, cracking, and fading. Washes well too.

Adhesive Vinyl

What You Need:

• Vinyl Sheets or Rolls or ready made designs from our website: Available in permanent or removable finishes.

• Cutting Machine & Weeding Tools: To create your design or skip this part of you purchase our ready made ones.

• Transfer Tape: Transfers the vinyl from its backing to the surface. All our self adhesive vinyls come with transfer tape for easy application.

• Squeegee or Application Tool: Ensures smooth application and removes any air bubbles.

Why Choose Adhesive Vinyl?

• Wide Applications: Great for glass, metal, plastic, and more.

• Weatherproof: Perfect for indoor and outdoor projects.

• Easy to Use: No heat required, and removable options allow for easy updates.

• Creative Options: Available in glossy, metallic, glitter, and holographic finishes.

Still Unsure?

Choosing the right method depends on your material, design complexity, and the tools you have on hand. Let us guide you to the perfect solution for your project, please get in touch if you need more help. We have been offering DTF in the UK for the last 18 months alongside HTV and Vinyls also, so we have quite a good knowledge base and understanding to be able to advise you.