How To Print Direct To Film on Hats & Headwear

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Printing DTF Heat Transfers on hats and headwear is quick and easy with the right application settings and the right equipment. Achieve full color prints with any color, details or photographs with clean, crisp edges and no clear outlines.
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In this video join Dave from Stahls Transfer Express for some quick tips on what to look for with custom direct to film transfers, as well as the proper application settings.
We're applying with the industry-leading Hotronix 360 IQ Hat press. With 360 degrees of decorating area, an industry exclusive lower heated platen and an auto open feature, It's the leading solution for decorating headwear with dimensional patches, emblems and heat transfers for t-shirt businesses and print shops.
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@heyho6469 10 ай бұрын

When I pressed my hat I creased the cap exactly how you did it to the foam.

@newstaroficial1004 11 ай бұрын

Nice video sir

@transferexpress 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! We're happy to help apparel decorators in any way we can

@newstaroficial1004 11 ай бұрын

How collect this (Transfer express) application.....

@thebestg32 8 ай бұрын

Late on this video but can you use heat tape to keep the transfer in place? Or is ot preferable to not use tape?

@transferexpress 8 ай бұрын

You can absolutely use Thermo Tape to hold the transfer down, it doesn't impact the application and helps keeps those graphics in place. Keep in mind if you're using a hot peel transfer (like we are here) you need to remove the tape quickly to peel the transfer while hot. Just take special care, as some of the foam-front options can dimple when touched when still hot.

@newstaroficial1004 11 ай бұрын

I am from India

@authenticginger 11 ай бұрын

Also, what is that Port Authority blue hat made out? Cotton and Poly?

@transferexpress 11 ай бұрын

The blue hat we used is a Port Authority C116, which is 100% cotton twill for the front panels and bill.

@authenticginger 11 ай бұрын

What timing did you have on each of the hats?

@transferexpress 11 ай бұрын

Each hat pressed at the recommended application time of 15 seconds for the UltraColor Max direct to film transfers.

@teemedina4506 3 ай бұрын

Which cap heat would you recommend best for a beginner? 🤔

@transferexpress 3 ай бұрын

The Otto & Port Authority Foam front trucker caps are the easiest to print dtf heat transfers on!

@teemedina4506 3 ай бұрын

@transferexpress I'm sorry, I meant to ask which hat heat press would you recommend best for a beginner? I hope I'm making sense.

@transferexpress 3 ай бұрын

Oh sorry! The Hotronix 360 IQ we feature in this video is the only hat press that can do it all while providing frustration free printing. Other cap presses can crease hats and provide only top-heat application, limiting the types of heat transfers you can use. While it is more expensive than the ones on amazon, it has the potential to pay itself off quickly. With financing it can be purchased with payments as low as $173 per month. www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/hotronix-360-iq-hat-press With a quality press, you're able to provide professionally printed products right out of the gate and charge accordingly, building value in your business right from the start and absolutely flooring your customers with your quality and capabilities. If your budget is fixed, one of the lowest cost presses we would recommend is the Clam Basic series: www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/stahls-clam-basic-cap-heat-press It doesn't have the programmable presets, lower heat, molded lower platens or auto-opening features, but it does have adjustable pressure, the option for other platens and accurate (top) heat.

@authenticginger 11 ай бұрын

Where can you get port authority hats?

@transferexpress 11 ай бұрын

We picked these up from www.transferexpress.com/apparel - No business license or tax id needed. They're also available from Sanmar if you have an account there too!

@sharlenecollins2388 8 ай бұрын

Do you not have to cover the film before you press on the hat press?

@transferexpress 8 ай бұрын

Nope! The carrier acts as a cover sheet. One step application, you don’t even have to cover and repress!

@jennvasquez4701 Ай бұрын

When I did the 6 panel hat, the design looked as if it was melted on. I did it on 315 temp 15 seconds, WHy did that happen?

@transferexpress Ай бұрын

Hi Jenn, We'll need to know a little bit more information to help! What heat press are you using? What brand & style of cap? If using the 360 do you have the bottom heat turned off? Are you using a cover sheet? What is the pressure setting on the press at? What specific transfer are you using? 315 would be too high of a temperature for our UltraColor Max DTF transfers we show here. Some of the lower-cost DTF on the market has issues with adhesives or a glossy appearance, that sometimes are more hassle than what they're worth. As for the 'melted on' look, do you mean wrinkling or stretching in the transfer itself? There's a few things that could have went wrong: If using a cold peel transfer, the transfer moved before it was completely cool to room temperature. Pressure on the heat press may be too low, temperatures too high, etc

@BrooklynnErdmann Ай бұрын

What pressure did you use for the foam hat?

@transferexpress Ай бұрын

We had our pressure set around 6-7 for a slightly-higher medium pressure for our UltraColor Max DTF transfers

@BrooklynnErdmann 29 күн бұрын

But he said in the video to not put pressure on the foam hat, bc it could lead to dimples or creases. I’m confused. 5:18

@transferexpress 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for clarifying Brooklynn, Yes, the heat press pressure is ok at a 6-7 as it is spread out across the printing area, Dave mentions here you'll want to avoid touching the foam with your fingers as the foam front will dimple and leave a permanent crater in the foam even after it cools down.