Digital transfer printing, for your business or brand.
Professional digital mockups and every order checked by an expert as standard. You can expect quality & service like no other.
How many items do you need?
Digital transfer printing, for your business or brand.
Professional digital mockups and every order checked by an expert as standard. You can expect quality & service like no other.
How many items do you need?
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Digital Transfer Printing and Much More
We keep things simple, just select the quantity you need below, and our experienced team will ensure you get the appropriate print method for your order.
If you have print expertise and do require a specific print method to be used, you’ll find details on how to do this and more information here. If you’d like to learn more about digital transfer printing, read on.
1-24 items
For print, embroidery & blank garments, our Online Shop is the fast & easy way to order. Every order (of any size) is checked by our print experts ensuring the best results every time.
25-999 items
If you require a quote for 25 or more items, head this way. Whether it's for bulk t-shirt printing, or embroidered workwear we can help.
1000+ items
Need commercial volumes? Get in touch with our team, and join some of the world's biggest brands who rely on us for their branded clothing.
Print On Demand
Whether you're a startup brand, or a charity looking to sell merchandise, we provide an easy, risk free way to sell t-shirts online. Fulfilment on bulk orders also available.
We use some of the most advanced print technology in Europe, ensuring the highest quality Digital Transfer printing that will stand the test of time.
If you require small quantities of products that are not made from cotton Digital Transfer printing is the perfect solution.
Want to learn more about Digital Transfer Printing?
Digital transfer printing is perfect for when you need a complex design printed quickly and economically onto fabrics that are not suitable for other print methods.
The process is similar to vinyl printing. The main difference is that digital transfer printing is suitable for full-colour designs, whereas vinyl printing is only suitable for designs with one or two colours.
The benefit of the process is that it allows bespoke personalisation with numbers, names and job roles, making it the perfect print method for sports teams, university merchandise and uniforms for tradespeople.
Digital transfer printing is perfect for those requiring fast turnaround times and for printing onto non-conventional materials like high-visibility workwear, hard hats and synthetic fabrics.
Digital transfer prints can be created in a vast array of colours and are durable.
How digital transfer printing works
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.
What is the quality and durability of digital transfer printed clothing?
One of the most frequent questions that we receive from our customers in regards to transfer printing is whether the prints will crack or peel off, often because they’ve had bad experiences in the past.
High-quality digital transfers are a result of good quality materials and knowledgeable staff. We use the highest quality materials, industrial heat press machinery, and a team of printing experts. This ensures that our digital transfer prints will last the lifetime of the garment.
You can also help to ensure the durability of your digital transfer prints by following the wash instructions on the care label inside your garment.
Need Support?
Not sure if Digital Transfer printing is right for you, or need some support? Get in touch with one of our experts.
Why Us?
Not sure if we're right for you? Take a look at some of our recent customers and what they had to say here.
You can also find out more on what makes us a little bit better than your average Digital Transfer printer here.
Quick Tips?
Not sure what format your artwork needs to be in for Digital Transfer Printing? Find out more here.
Need some design advice? Our Design Resources section is filled with lots of tips and tricks.
Don’t worry, we make things easy. Our team of experts will select the most appropriate print method for your logo or design (unless specified otherwise). Shop Now.
What is the price of digital transfer printing?
Digital transfer printing is a very labour-intensive print method in comparison to other traditional customisation methods such as screen printing, DTG printing, and embroidery. As a result of the meticulous approach we take to quality, digital transfer printing is one of the most expensive print methods.
If ordering in bulk, you can expect a transfer printed T-shirt to cost approximately £9 per T-shirt.
Due to the slightly higher cost of transfer printing, we would 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.
What does transfer printing feel like?
Digital transfer prints have a plastic feel to them. The print will have a raised surface and bold colours that stand out against the main garment colour; a popular style for football shirts and team uniforms.
Digital transfer printing pros and cons - is transfer printing right for you?
Not sure if digital transfer printing is right for you? The table below provides a brief overview of the pros and cons of digital transfers compared to other production methods.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Suitable for small orders | Not suitable for fabrics sensitive to heat |
| Bold and vibrant prints | Not suitable for large orders |
| Durable and does not easily fade | Not as eco-friendly as other print methods |
| Printed in the UK | Colours cannot be Pantone matched |
| Perfect for waterproof clothing | |
| Suitable for complex designs |
Products that can be digital transfer printed
Digital transfer printing works best on non-conventional, synthetic materials such as nylon or waterproof clothing, but it also works with cotton garments.
This means that we can use digital transfer printing for most garments.
Digital transfer printing most popular use cases
Due to the nature of the process, transfer printing is perfect for small volume orders. Below you will find a more inclusive list of popular products that are suitable for transfer printing.
| Personalised Workwear | Personalised Sportswear |
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Behind the scenes
You can get a behind the scenes look at all of our market leading print technology in the video below.
Why Digital Transfer Print with A.M. Custom Clothing?
The Best Quality Printing Company
Not all prints are born equal. Machinery, materials and setups can vary greatly. Your brand is everything and first impressions count, so when it comes to your printed clothing, don’t settle for second best.
We’ve been regarded by Digital Arts Magazine as one of the “Best places for T-shirt printing“ and by Forbes Magazine as "The go-to supplier for ethical and environmentally sound custom clothing and branded uniforms."
Lightning-fast quotes and easy online ordering
Whether you’re ordering personalised teamwear, or promotional coats for a marketing event, placing your order online shouldn’t be hard. Yet it often is, with confusing setup fees and antiquated quoting systems slowing everything down.
We’re all about making things as simple as possible. Thanks to our pioneering technology, we’ll have a bulk order quote in your inbox within seconds. Or if you’re placing a small order of 25 or fewer products you can purchase printed garments online.
Every order checked and great customer service
While our process may feel a little automated, there’s lots going on behind the scenes.
Unlike others, your online order doesn’t just go straight from your cart to our printers, every order is checked by a graphic designer and print expert.
This ensures that your artwork files are print-ready and everything runs smoothly. If we think there is anything wrong or that it won't come out well, we'll get in touch with you before anything goes to print.
This means that we won't print your custom printed clothing until you’re happy with it.
On bulk orders, you’ll be assigned a dedicated account manager and graphic designer, ensuring you’re supported at every stage of your order by someone who knows your order inside out.
How many products do you need?
1-24 items
For both print & embroidery our Online Shop is the fast & easy way to order. All custom orders (of any size) come with a professional digital mockup before anything goes to production.
25-999 items
If you require a quote for 25 or more items, head this way. Whether it's for bulk t-shirt printing, or embroidered workwear we can help.
1000+ items
Need commercial volumes? Get in touch with our team, and join some of the world's biggest brands who rely on us for their branded clothing.
Print On Demand
Whether you're a startup brand, or a charity looking to sell merchandise, we provide an easy, risk free way to sell t-shirts online. Fulfilment on bulk orders also available.
Frequently Asked Questions about digital transfer printing
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.
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.
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.
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!
Helpful Articles from the Blog
If you're as enthusiastic as us and want more articles like these, head over to our blog for more print related articles.
Want a specific print process used?
If purchasing custom printed garments, our system will use a number of variables to calculate the best & most appropriate production process. This keeps things nice and easy for you, and ensures you don’t have to spend years gleaning the knowledge of a printer before making your order. Your order is then checked over by our expert team, ensuring the most appropriate process has been assigned and that your artwork is in the suitable format. Please note all of our print processes are of the highest quality and durability, so perfect for whatever you need. If you do require a specific print method to be used, you’ll find details on how to do this & more information here.
