Compare transfers

Which transfer is right for you?

Four ways to put your design on fabric — each with its own strengths. Here's how they stack up, so you can order with confidence.

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The four at a glance

All press-ready: we print and finish them, you apply them with any heat press — whenever you're ready.

Screen printing transfer

Durable & premium

Real screen-printed inks with true Pantone colours and special effects — a durable, best-value transfer on volume.

Exact Pantone & effects
30+ washes
Best value at scale

Best for: durable, premium, higher runs

DTF transfer

Full colour, light or dark

Full-colour prints that work on light and dark fabrics alike, with no setup.

Full colour & photos — no per-colour cost
From 20 cm, any length
Light & dark textiles

Best for: photos, small runs, fast jobs

Sublimation

Soft & permanent

The dye becomes part of the fabric — no hand-feel, can't wash out. Ideal on light polyester sportswear.

Zero hand-feel
Won't crack or wash out
Full-colour photos

Best for: light polyester, soft feel

3D transfer

Raised & tactile

A screen printing transfer with a raised, puffed finish — bold logos and lettering you can see and feel.

Real, tactile depth
Premium standout look
Durable finish

Best for: bold, raised detail

Side by side

Every difference that matters, in one place.

Feature	Screen printing Durable & premium	DTF Full colour	Sublimation Soft feel	3D Raised
Colour	Pantone + spot	CMYK colour	Full colour	Spot colours
Photos & gradients	Limited
Exact Pantone		Approx (CMYK)	Approx
Special effects	Metallic, neon, 3D			Raised puff
Materials	Most textiles	Cotton & blends	Polyester only	Most textiles
Dark fabrics
Hand-feel	Low–medium	Medium (layer)	None	Raised relief
Durability	Excellent · 30+ washes	Very good · long-lasting with proper care	Practically permanent	Excellent
Iron over print
Minimum quantity	Higher runs	From 20 cm of film	From 1 piece	Higher runs
Best value	Volume & repeat	Small & fast	Light polyester	Bold volume

Figures are typical guidance — final results depend on artwork, textile and application. Ask us if you're unsure.

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Pick by scenario

A few common jobs and the transfer we'd reach for.

A full-colour photo on a black hoodie

Full colour on a dark fabric, low quantity → DTF transfer

A soft print on a white sports jersey

Light polyester, zero hand-feel → Sublimation

1,000 tees in an exact brand colour

High volume, exact Pantone, durability → Screen printing transfer

A bold puffed logo on caps

Raised, tactile, standout detail → 3D transfer

One thing they share

Whichever you choose, it arrives as a ready-to-press transfer. We print and finish it; you apply it with any heat press, in whatever quantity you need, whenever you're ready.

No heat press? We'll press your transfers onto your textiles and deliver finished, ready-to-wear garments.

Position

Press

Peel

Still not sure? We'll help.

Send us your design and what you're making — we'll recommend the right transfer and a clear quote.