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🌿 DTF Transfer Design & Image Guidelines

Please read before ordering to ensure the best print results.

✅ File Requirements

  • File type: Transparent PNG only (.png)

  • Resolution: 300 DPI (or higher), sized exactly as you want printed (or larger)

  • Do NOT mirror your artwork – we mirror automatically.

  • Remove backgrounds before submitting if you don’t want them printed.

  • White ink prints: If your image has a white box around it, it will print.

  • Lines must be at least 0.02pt thick to transfer properly.

  • Fonts must be converted to curves and flattened.

🎨 Colour Information

  • We do not check or match colours.

  • CMYK colour mode recommended.

  • We are not responsible for colour differences between screens and final prints.

⚠️ Artwork Details to Check

  • Fine print: Text under 0.35 inches tall may not print or transfer well.

  • Tiny details may not adhere. Add a stroke or thicken fine lines for best results.

  • No transparency, gradients, or drop shadows. These do not print as shown on your screen.

  • Check edge quality: Pixelated edges will print as a white outline.

🚫 Copyright & Trademark Policy

  • We cannot print trademarked or copyrighted images (Disney, NFL, brands, etc.) without written permission.

  • Screenshots, watermarked, or stolen images will not be printed.

  • Orders containing these will be cancelled and refunded.

  • If you have permission, email proof to info@urbanrose.biz.

❌ Vulgar or Offensive Content

We reserve the right to cancel orders with images or phrases inappropriate for children.

📦 Return Policy

All transfers are printed to order; therefore, we cannot accept returns or exchanges.

❗ Important:

If artwork does not meet these requirements, your order may be cancelled without printing.

Thank you for supporting our small business. Following these guidelines ensures you receive crisp, vibrant transfers ready to elevate your creations.

✨ Need help with artwork prep? Email us anytime – we’re here to help you succeed.

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🌸 How to Press Sublimation Transfers

✨ Please Note: All heat presses vary in temperature and pressure. The guidelines below are general recommendations. If this is your first time ordering with us, we recommend ordering a few extra transfers to test and determine the optimal temperature, time, and pressure for your specific press.

🚫 A household iron is not suitable for sublimation transfers and will not achieve the results you need.

⚠️ Important:

DO NOT press the coloured ribbon that runs along the edge of your transfer roll. This ribbon is not sublimation ink and will permanently adhere to your garment if pressed.

🪡 Step-by-Step Pressing Instructions

1️⃣ Pre-Press Your Garment

  • Press your garment for 5 seconds before applying the transfer to remove wrinkles and any moisture trapped in the fabric.

2️⃣ Prepare Your Garment

  • Place white copy paper or parchment paper inside your shirt to prevent ink bleed-through to the back.

  • Pre-check your fabric for lint or debris and remove with a lint roller if necessary.

3️⃣ Set Your Heat Press

  • Temperature: 204°C (400°F)

  • Time: 45–60 seconds

  • Pressure: Light to medium (varies by press and substrate)

4️⃣ Position Your Transfer

  • Place your sublimation transfer face down on your garment in the desired position.

  • Use heat-resistant tape to secure your design if needed to prevent shifting during pressing.

  • Cover with parchment paper or butcher paper to protect your heat press.

5️⃣ Press

  • Press using the recommended settings above.

  • Once the timer finishes, carefully remove the transfer immediately while hot.

📌 Additional Tips:

✅ Sublimation requires polyester or high polyester-content fabric for best results.
✅ Colours will appear dull on the paper but will become vibrant once pressed.
✅ Each blank (shirts, mugs, keyrings, etc.) may require slight adjustments in time and temperature. Please check the manufacturer’s guidelines for your specific blanks.
✅ Avoid pressing over seams, collars, or zippers for even pressure.

🔍 Testing Recommended

Pressing sublimation transfers can vary based on:

  • Your press brand/model

  • Substrate type

  • Environmental factors (room temperature, humidity)

We strongly recommend testing on scrap fabric or an extra blank to fine-tune your settings before fulfilling customer orders.

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