At this point, you’ve made your design on Adobe Illustrator and you’ve decided on whether you’re using Sublimation Paper or Vinyl. In this article, we’ll talk about what is the best temperature and press time for your materials. Here are the typical materials we buy for students to use on their popular fabric products. If you are pressing on something other than fabric, this is a great opportunity to research any settings that need to be adjusted. To learn more about the Heat Press and how to use it, check out this document! Information about the paper and vinyl are linked below:

 

Vinyl: EnduraTEX RESOLVE Plus

Material Temp Time Peel Mirror
Fabric 300F 20 sec Cold yes

 

Sublimation Paper

Material Temp Time Peel Mirror Note
Fabric (Polyester, Cotton) 400F 25-45 sec Yes
Metal 400F 40-60 sec Yes Remove plastic

Heat Transfer Sticker: Laser 1 Opaque Laser Paper

Material Temp Time Peel Mirror
Fabric 350F 15-20 Cold No

 

Paropy CL HS: Wood and Leather

Material Temp Time Peel Mirror
Leather 300 50 sec Hot yes
Wood 300 50 sec Hot yes

Want to see how to press a transfer onto a specific product? Check out our videos linked here, which shows you how to decorate substrates step-by-step.