
The press never stops moving
Cold peel film must cool completely before peeling. Hot peel uses a 3-to-6-second wait, so garment after garment keeps flowing.
Firm pressure on cotton, blends, denim, or polyester. Polyester carries a dye-migration risk; keep the press at 300°F.
Slowly and gently peel the film at an angle.
Cover with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish. Press again for 10 seconds.
From file to pressed in four steps
Transparent PNG at 300 DPI, or vector art. Any size layout up to 24 in wide.
We print your artwork as uploaded. Please check the size, resolution, and transparency before placing your order.
Ready in 24 hours Mon-Fri. Our printing equipment is calibrated using the G7 method to help maintain consistent color.
Set your heat press to 300°F (149°C) with firm pressure.
See the 4 steps
1. Pre-press: Press the garment for 10 seconds to remove moisture.
2. Press: Position your transfer and press for 10 seconds.
3. Peel: Open the press, wait 3 to 6 seconds, then gently peel the film at an angle.
4. Seal: Cover the print with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish and press again for 10 seconds.
Instructions come with every order.
Hot peel ideas: three jobs built for speed
Not specs, opinions. What we would print with this product if the order were ours.

Forty shirts pressed in an afternoon: press the transfer at 300°F (149°C) for 10 seconds with firm pressure. Open the press, wait 3 to 6 seconds, then gently peel the film at an angle. Cover the print with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish and press again for 10 seconds. Then load the next garment. Hot peel is the difference between babysitting film and finishing the pile.

Blanks on a rack, transfers in a folder, press on the table. Customers pick a design and walk away wearing it while the buzz sells the next one.

Print your bestsellers ahead and store them flat. When an order lands, you press in seconds instead of waiting on production.
Press like a production shop
Hot peel rewards rhythm. Six habits that keep quality up and minutes down:
10 seconds flattens seams and drives out moisture. Skipped pre-press is the top cause of lifting edges.
Press the transfer at 300°F (149°C) for 10 seconds with firm pressure. Open the press, wait 3 to 6 seconds, then gently peel the film at an angle. Cover the print with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish and press again for 10 seconds. Then load the next garment. Batching identical placements keeps you fast.
Polyester carries a dye-migration risk; keep the press at 300°F.
Cover with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish. Press again for 10 seconds.
About 11 in for adult fronts, 4 in for left chest. Full zones in the placement guide.
Transfers keep for months stored flat and dry. Print bestsellers ahead, press on demand.
Which DTF transfer is right for the job?
| Hot Peel | Cold Peel (Cheap) | ORGB 9-Color | Neon | Glitter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel | Wait 3 to 6 sec, then slowly peel at an angle | Cool completely, then slowly peel | Wait 3 to 6 sec, then slowly peel at an angle | Wait 3 to 6 sec, then slowly peel at an angle | Cool completely, then slowly peel |
| Film width | 24 in | 22 in | 22 in | 22 in | 22 in |
| Pricing | From $7.20 | $3.50 per linear foot | From $8.00 | From $9.99 | From $14.00 |
| Best for | Speed: short peel wait for bulk pressing | Budget runs, sharper edge, softer hand | Brand-critical reds, oranges, greens, blues | Fluorescent color that 4-ink DTF can't hit | Textured sparkle finish |
Hot peel questions
What does hot peel actually mean?
What are the press settings?
1. Pre-press: Press the garment for 10 seconds to remove moisture.
2. Press: Position your transfer and press for 10 seconds.
3. Peel: Open the press, wait 3 to 6 seconds, then gently peel the film at an angle.
4. Seal: Cover the print with a Teflon sheet or linen cloth for a matte finish and press again for 10 seconds.
Polyester carries a dye-migration risk; keep the press at 300°F.
Printed instructions come with every order.
Which fabrics does it work on?
How long do the prints last?
How fast can I get my transfers?
How should I prepare my artwork?
Hot peel or a gang sheet: which do I order?
Pairs well with
Pack many designs onto one 24 in sheet.
Same-Day Printingfrom $9.99Order with print-ready artwork before 2 PM ET, Monday–Friday, for same-day printing.
Cheap DTF by the Foot$3.50/ftCold peel film for budget bulk runs.
DTF Color Chart$10.00Press it on your own fabric and preview colors.
Press it, peel in seconds
No minimums and no setup fees. We print your artwork as uploaded. Please check the size, resolution, and transparency before placing your order. Ready in 24 hours, Monday–Friday.
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