The video above shows how to properly transfer your design to your shirt via the heat transfer process without leaving any scratches behind. Scratches on your transfer sheet are usually caused by loading the sheet upside down or by mishandling.
To learn more about transfer sheets, see the information below.
The Basics of Heat Transfer Paper
Heat transfer paper is a specialty paper that transfers printed designs to shirts and other garments when heat is applied. The process involves printing a design onto a sheet of heat transfer paper using an inkjet or laser printer.
Then, you place the printed sheet on your t-shirt and press it using a heat press. After you've pressed it, you peel away the paper, and your image adheres nicely to the fabric.
Another way to think about it is that heat transfer paper can be viewed as a type of “fabric sticker” that you print using your Luminaris 200 printer and then applying it to your desired fabric via a heat press. This heat transfer paper has special heat transfer technology that utilizes the heat from the heat press to fuse your printed design to your fabric.
Fabric Types to Use
It’s important to make sure that you are using the right type of fabric for your heat transfer. You must transfer onto a fabric that contains 100% natural fibers such as silk, linen, or cotton. The heat transfer paper will NOT work well on polyester fabrics or fabrics with stretchy content, like lycra or spandex blends.
To find out the content composition of your fabric, locate the fabric tag on the clothing and it will tell you the composition. (For example: 100% cotton or 100% linen).
Also, be sure to pre-wash your fabric before use to avoid any stretching once the transfer is fused on. Once your fabric is clean and dry, give it a quick iron before applying the heat transfer paper.
Need Additional Assistance?
If you are still seeing scratches on your heat transfer paper or experiencing difficulty transferring your designs...
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance via email at service@ricoma.com or by visiting our support page at www.ricoma.com/US/support.