Using Our Transfers

From placing your order to applying and troubleshooting your transfer application, we are here to support and streamline your experience with us. If you have any further questions please get in touch.

Application Troubleshooting

We are constantly growing our troubleshooting section, if you don’t see your question answered here, please get in touch.

If your transfers aren't sticking properly, as a first port of call refer to the Application Guide sent with your transfers. Our transfers go through upgrades from time to time to bring you the best possible products and can mean that the recommended application settings can change as well.

Dive into the intricacies of pressing beanies, focusing on a thicker acrylic variety with a heavily textured, ribbed surface. Discover the considerations when working with 100% acrylic fabric, including discussions on ribbing and stitching. Gain valuable insights into the compatibility of various transfers with beanies.

Applying transfers to certain fabrics can cause discolouration to your transfer if a blocker isn't added. Here’s how to tell if you need it.

Regular press maintenance will ensure your press is operating at peak condition. Ben goes through the key areas to check when inspecting your clam press.

Ben from Velflex in our art room as he dives into the crucial differences between CMYK and RGB colour models, and why understanding these differences is essential for achieving accurate print results.

Need to update last season's jerseys without the cost of new gear? Ben walks you through a simple yet effective method to cover up old sponsor logos and refresh your team's look!

Dive into the crucial aspects of ergonomics in the workspace, specifically focusing on the ideal height adjustments for heat presses to prevent operator fatigue and back pain.

Understanding the composition of all different fabric types and textiles and how those react to heat is critically important in getting the most out of using transfers as your garment decorating method. In this video Ben goes into detail on the considerations when pressing onto Natural fabrics.

In this video, we explore the unique properties of synthetic fabrics, focusing on their thinness, low moisture retention, and how these characteristics influence the heat transfer process.

With fleece being a popular choice for jumpers and jackets, it's crucial to understand the unique challenges and techniques involved in heat pressing designs onto this material.

Join Ben in this comprehensive guide where he dives into the intricacies of pressing onto hoodies. These garments, crafted from thick, natural fabrics, demand a different approach than your typical prints. Their ability to retain moisture adds an extra layer of complexity, requiring a solid prepress foundation.

Ben demonstrates the process of printing on a ladies extra small hoodie with a zipper and front pockets

Struggling with transfers that move during application, especially on curved surfaces like caps? Ben demonstrates a foolproof method to keep everything in place using heat resistant thermo tape.

Ben demonstrates how to achieve perfect heat transfers on neoprene products, such as stubby coolers and wetsuits. Neoprene can be tricky to work with due to its synthetic nature and tiny air cells that expand under heat.

Join Ben from Velflex as he delves into the nuanced world of heat transfers on nylon puffer jackets. Known for their challenging nature due to potential creases, bubbles, and heat-sensitive material, pressing onto these garments requires precision and expertise.

Certain fabrics hold moisture more than others which can effect how the transfer adheres to the garment. Ben explains why doing a prepress on your garments can be the difference between success and failure when pressing our transfers.

Ben explains when you should and shouldn't use pressing pillows, and considerations when using them.

Zoe from Velflex takes you through a comprehensive guide on how to achieve flawless finishes with one of our hottest HTV sellers – the puff vinyl!

Fabric shrinkage under the heat press is a common challenge many of our customers face. Not only will you learn to identify the tell-tale signs of shrinkage, but you'll also receive step-by-step guidance on preventing these issues to ensure flawless transfers every time.

Soft shell fabric, while popular for its comfort and flexibility, is susceptible to a common issue known as soft shell dye migration. Ben provides product options to counter this as well as considerations when pressing soft shell jackets

Ben dives deep into the world of sublimated garments and shares valuable tips on how to safeguard your transfers and heat press from the notorious issue of dye migration.

Ben demonstrates a clever use of the Hotronix 360 IQ and STX Cap Press for pressing tagless labels onto shirts. Often overlooked, the cap press isn't just for hats!

Our UltraColour™ and UltraColour LITE™ products come in hot and cold peel options which have very different peel times to get the best result. Ben goes through the differences between the two and the correct process for pressing and peeling.

Pressing garments with zips and thick seams can cause uneven pressure resulting in uneven transfer adhesion. Here's how to press transfers on uneven areas.

Learn how to eliminate visible glue lines on our UltraColour transfers

Ben explores the crucial decision between using Adhesive and Static Vinyls, especially for those in the business of creating bold designs, such as names and numbers in the sports industry.

This video is all about optimising your layout to increase productivity by removing unnecessary movement.

Discover how to boost efficiency and reduce mistakes in your heat pressing process by personalising off-press. Check this video out to get some tips to streamline your workflow and reduce mistakes.

This video is all about using the right tools and accessories to significantly boost your productivity and profitability!

Pressing Instructions

Learn the ins and outs of heat pressing techniques for MAX that guarantee optimal results every time.

How to master the perfect press with UltraColour HOT Peel

How to master the perfect press with ScreenPrint PRO including both Hot & Cold peel techniques

How to master the perfect press with UltraColour COLD Peel

How to master the perfect press with UltraColour Metallic

How to master the perfect press with UltraColour Specialty

How to master the perfect press with UltraColour Reflective

Transfer Products

UltraColour™ combines the fine detail and durability of screen-printing with the full-colour print abilities of a digital print. Perfect for those impossible to weed HTV jobs or time consuming DTG prints. Achieve ultra fine detail so you can print designs exactly how they were supplied by your customer.

Maximize Your Savings with UltraColour MAX - the ultimate DTF transfer, perfect for fast turnaround, small quantity jobs! Learn the 3 Best Ordering Options!

This revolutionary custom transfer brings the best of traditional screen printing with the convenience of heat transfers.

UltraColour3D™ is a real alternative to embroidery that can be offered by anyone with a heat press to make your badges pop! Turn your artwork into a premium TPU transfer suitable for application onto caps, shirts, and more. Available in a range of finishes and textures including a smooth gloss and a range of matt textures.

UltraColour™ Metallic takes all the traditional elements of our UltraColour with full-colour digital detail, however, instead of using a white screen printed base layer for your design we use a metallic silver for a unique finish.

We’re proud printers of numbers, names and sponsor logos for a number of sporting codes. Including OFFICIAL printers and distributors for the A-League and print partners for the AFL with Kookaburra Sport.
Choose from a selection of fonts and colours (perfect for grass root sports jobs) or let us custom print your name and number designs using our UltraColour™ Sport product.

UltraColour™ Tagless care labels are the latest innovation in fashion. Our fine detailed, stretch resistant UltraColour Tagless transfers are perfect for care label prints and have fast become one of our most popular products.
Available in standard one colour, or go premium for specialty colours such as metallic or PMS matched.

The pre-cursor to our UltraColour transfers. The possibilities with our range of cut and print vinyl options are still endless! Using the finest vinyl from Velflex, you can create transfers that are 3D, reflective, glow in the dark, fluorescent, glittery, metallic, holographic, and more.

Heat Presses

GETTING STARTED
Welcome to your comprehensive tutorial on how to get started with your new Stahls' Hotronix STX Auto Clam Heat Press!

GETTING STARTED
Welcome to your comprehensive tutorial on how to get started with your new Stahls' Hotronix Dual Air Fusion Heat Press. From unboxing and connecting to a 15-amp circuit to utilizing the foot pedal and adjusting air compressor settings, Ben covers everything you need to know.

GETTING STARTED
Ben walks you through the essential setup and operational details of your new Hotronix Air Fusion IQ heat press. Whether you're setting it up for the first time, unboxing, or just getting acquainted with its features, this video will ensure you maximize the machine's performance and longevity.

In this quick maintenance guide, we share an essential tip to keep your Hotronix Heat Press in top working condition. Learn how to properly manage and drain moisture from your air compressor to prevent damage to your equipment.

IN-DEPTH REVIEW
Ben provides an in-depth exploration of the professional-grade press, unveiling all its remarkable features. Discover why it's the essential addition for scaling up your garment decoration business.

STX CALIBRATION
In this video, we focus on the Hotronix STX Auto Clam press, demonstrating the step-by-step process for calibrating both temperature and pressure. No more guesswork—just reliable and accurate heat pressing.

Get ready to take your hat printing game to the next level! Say goodbye to the headache of having to use multiple platens to print different types and sizes of hats. With the revolutionary Hotronix® 360 IQ® Hat Press and its patented Dual Silicone Platen™ technology, all your cap printing woes will be solved.

Introducing the NEW A2Z Swing Away Heat Press. This 15" x 15" press is perfect for those looking to get started in the T-shirt industry. The A2Z Swing Away delivers reliable results with each press and is designed to outperform and outlast cheaper entry level machines.

Multi-task while avoiding over-application and ruined garments with this auto open clam heat press. Interchangeable platens allow you to heat print a variety of items of different shapes and sizes.

Website How-to

We have put together a quick video covering how to login, order transfers and access all the other great features of our new site!

Ben shows you how to use Illustrator (or similar tool) to find out the dimensions of your artwork and how to resize if required so that the art you upload is ready to go straight into production.

Ben explains how to use our Gang Sheet Templates correctly to ensure your artwork files are set up to the correct size.

Ben explains how to use our Gang Sheet Templates correctly to ensure your artwork files are set up to the correct size.

Ben goes through the process for ordering repeat jobs from the old system in our new system to ensure they are produced exactly the same as last time.

Our new online transfer ordering system makes it easier and quicker to order custom transfers. It is important to ensure you input the correct information, especially the correct width and height to ensure that your transfers are delivered exactly how you need them.