Due to the slightly higher cost of transfer printing, we only recommend this process for smaller orders of items such as softshell jackets or waterproof clothing where other print methods are not possible due to the fabric composition. 

For digital transfer printing, your artwork needs to be in vector format, preferably as a vector PDF, SVG or AI file. You can read more about the right file format for your order in our Artwork Guidelines. If you are still unsure whether your artwork is in the correct format, your order will be checked over by both graphic designers and print experts who will bring any issues to your attention and help to get your artwork in the correct format.

Due to the nature of the process, transfer printing is ideal for small-volume orders. Below you will find a more inclusive list of popular products that are suitable for transfer printing. 

Workwear

• Personalised hard hats 
• Personalised hi-vis jackets
• Personalised hi-vis waistcoats
• Waterproof trousers 
• Waterproof jackets

Sportswear

• Personalised sports t-shirts 
• Personalised performance hoodies 
• Personalised sports team uniforms
• Personalised running vests
• Personalised running shorts

Whether you’re in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Wales, Leeds, or further afield, we can help. For these UK-based customers, our digital transfer prints are produced in Great Britain, ensuring a quick turnaround wherever you are in the country.

We also have several locations across Europe and the rest of the world, allowing us to deliver your digital transfer printed garments wherever you are on the planet.

Screen printing and digital transfer printing have one thing in common; they both produce bold and vibrant prints and can incorporate many colours. However, they’re generally used in different scenarios.

Screen printing is suitable for larger, bulk orders due to the economies of scale that can provide significant cost savings. On the other hand, transfer printing is suited to smaller orders.

Whilst iron-on transfers and digital transfers are similar in nature, their uses and benefits are quite different. Iron-on transfers can be completed at home to decorate items for low-cost on a small-scale. When used on garments, iron-on transfers will typically only last around 4-5 washes, whereas digital transfers on the other hand use industrial heat presses to bond the transfer to the garment which gives the transfer a lifespan as long as the garment itself.

The process starts with your artwork being traced and applied to transfer paper. Then, using an industrial heat press, the transfer is applied to the garment. This is why you may hear them referred to as heat-pressed T-shirts or hoodies. 

This process fuses the transfer to the garment rather than the ink being absorbed by the fabric, creating a vibrant and bold finish. 

Digital transfer printing is the most appropriate solution for complex designs on non-conventional fabrics and is also effective at getting bright colours on darker fabrics.

All of our print methods are highly durable, and if looked after, will generally last you the lifetime of your garment. We’ve tested this first hand having put our digital transfer prints through their paces, and it’s safe to say they’re still standing up strong. If you’d like a second opinion, head over to our case studies page to see feedback from many of our happy customers who feel the same.

We typically recommend washing according to the guidelines shown on the care label and line drying your garments for best results and minimal environmental impact. However, if you’ve got some tough stains in your custom sportswear our article on how to wash your custom sports kit may help!