How do you know what heat transfer type to use? And when?

This is a question we get asked all the time here at Target Transfers, the UK Home of Heat Printing.

So we're here today to help you choose!

SCREEN PRINTED TRANSFERS (1-5 SPOT COLOURS)

Our 1-5 Colour Screen Printed heat transfers are created with ink, screen printed onto release paper and applied with a heat press.

They are the perfect option for large jobs over 50 pieces and graphics with 5 or less colours.

Screen printed benefits include:

• Soft finish makes them feel like part of the garment
• Neon and Metallic finishes available
• Great for fine detail
• Easy To Apply – Ready in 10 seconds
• 60+ Washes
• 24 Hour Manufacturing

ULTRACOLOUR TRANSFERS (FULL COLOUR)

Our UltraColour Heat Transfers are a combination of the best qualities of screen print and digital.

Get the soft, detailed finish of screen with the unlimited colour and gradients of digital. This eco-friendly transfer is fast becoming one of the most sought-after transfer choices across the globe because of its high profitability and compatibility with every heat printing project out there.

UltraColour Benefits include:

• Unlimited colour options
• Tones and Gradients
• Photo-realistic compatible
• 60+ Washes – The NEW industry standard
• 24 Hour Manufacturing
• Water Based Transfers - The longest lasting eco-friendly Heat Transfers available.

So really, the choice is yours and it is fully dependent on the garment you're producing. Assess your transfer artwork and see which of the above qualities suits it best.

Just because you decide to use one type for one design, doesn't mean you have to stick to this throughout your business. Why not try them all!

Check out our 2 Minute Tuesday video below: