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HEAT PRESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTF TRANSFER FILMS

How to Apply ANYTIME Peel Film ?

1. Set heat press temperature and timer. (See details below)
2. Set pressure to medium (60LB of pressure)
3. Place your garment onto the heat press.
4. Place your DTF film onto desired place on your garment. (If you want to protect the film and garment from overheating, you can place Teflon or parchment paper over the film.)
5. Press it 3-8 seconds. 
6. Peel transfer film ANYTIME after you pressed.
7. Post-press for an additional 3-5 seconds to remove any additional adhesive and to make the print last longer.

How to Apply Cold/Warm Peel Film ?

1. Set heat press temperature and timer. (See details below)
2. Set pressure to medium (60LB of pressure)
3. Place your garment onto the heat press.
4. Place your DTF film onto desired place on your garment. (If you want to protect the film and garment from overheating, you can place Teflon or parchment paper over the film.)
5. Press it 3-8 seconds.
6. Remove the garment from heat press and let it cool at least 30 seconds before peel the film.
7. Peel the film carefully.
8. Post-press for an additional 3-5 seconds to remove any additional adhesive and to make the print last longer.

How to Apply Hot Peel Film?

1. Set heat press temperature and timer. (See details below)
2. Set pressure to medium (60LB of pressure)
3. Place your garment onto the heat press.
4. Place your DTF film onto desired place on your garment. (If you want to protect the film and garment from overheating, you can place Teflon or parchment paper over the film.)
5. Press it 3-8 seconds.
6. You can peel off the film carefully right after you press it.
7. Post-press for an additional 3-5 seconds to remove any additional adhesive and to make the print last longer.

Temperatures by Material Types

TEMPERATURE
100% Cotton: 325F
Polyester: 275F
Tri-Blends: 275F
50/50 Blends: 300F
Leather: 300F
Denim: 320F
Canvas: 320F
Vinyl: 285F

MATERIAL TYPES
Cottons
Combined-Cottons
Tri-Blends
50/50 Blends
Polyesters
Blended Fabrics
Leather
Vinyl
Denim
Canvas
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