One of the most frequently asked questions in the context of heat transfer logos is:
"What materials and technologies are available for high-quality logo application?"
With so many heat transfers available, it’s easy to be torn between designs. The purpose of this blog post is to provide a comprehensive overview of various textile embellishment techniques helping you find the right printing technique to display your custom design.
This comprehensive range of heat transfers or iron-on transfers, have been created to compliment a wide range of heat seal applications in the sports, fashion and workwear environments.
They are fully compatible with the standard range of apparel, fabrics and garments most commonly utilised throughout these three key markets. We would however ask that for non-standard applications that the respective fabrics are made available for pre assessment.
Just get in contact with us, if you need any help.
Let´s check out your available heat transfer options!
FLAT PU
These eco-friendly FLAT PU ECO heat transfers, are a range of screen printed, flat waterbased PU heat transfer logos. Although thin in their construction, they are extremely stretchable and soft whilst maintaining excellent resistance to excessive wear and tear.
FEATURES
▹ Unlimited colour options, effects and shades
▹ Fine and sharp graphic detail
▹ Extreme stretchability
▹ Thin print
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
FLAT SILICONE
The innovative FLAT SILICONE heat transfer designs offer a soft to touch feel, coupled with superior anti-migration features. Without any additional backing and by reducing the number of printing layers, the heat transfer label becomes thinner and more stretchable.
FEATURES
▹ Fine and sharp graphic detail
▹ Halo free
▹ Extreme stretchability
▹ Soft and slightly raised print
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
▹ Multi colour design
FLAT ECOFILM
This comprehensive selection of FLAT ECOFILM foils, offers a wide variety of differing special effects. Combining plotter and laser cutting techniques with a range of different materials, gives you the ability to provide the most suitable heat transfer label for your individual requirements. This extremely flexible solution, allows the production of smaller quantities as well as offering shorter lead times.
FEATURES
▹ Laser or plotter cut
▹ Halo free
▹ Single colour design
▹ Flexibility on quantity
FLAT REFLECTIVE
The reflective effect of FLAT REFLECTIVE heat transfer labels is not limited to a single colour, alongside the ever popular silver reflective option, it is also possible to enhance any other colour or multiple colour combinations.
FEATURES
▹ MIR Multi Image Reflective Patented Technology ZL03127963.5
▹ High visibility
▹ High definition graphic
▹ Light weight, thin and very stretchable
▹ Reflective products/branding with stunning multi-imaging background
3D PU
By utilising multiple screen printing layers, these high quality 3D PU heat transfer labels achieve a prominent 3D look with differing heights. The water based PU offers resistance to excessive wear and tear even when printed in fine graphic detail. The 3D process offers a smooth to touch feel with sharp finishing edges and no glue outlines.
FEATURES
▹ Optional heights/thicknesses
▹ Sharp edges
▹ Halo free
▹ Customisable top & side colours
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
3D HF TPU
3D HF TPU are high frequency heat transfer labels, which can be used as highly detailed decorative embellishments. The HF process, enhances the structure of the TPU material with valuable patterns which reproduces an exact image of the original design. Although three-dimensional in their construction, 3D HF TPU heat transfer labels provide excellent resistance to excessive wear and tear.
FEATURES
▹ High end decorative embellishment
▹ Unique and durable super metallic product
▹ High definition graphic
▹ Light weight, thin and flexible
▹ Multiple finishing options utilising the same mould
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
3D SILICONE
By utilising different technologies, 3D SILICONE heat transfer logos offer an exciting and wide range of innovative printing decorations, that provides a soft to the touch feel. The 3D SILICONE screen print production process provides exceptional raised effects and defined sharp edged finishings.
FEATURES
▹ Optional heights/thicknesses
▹ Rounded or sharp edges
▹ Halo free
▹ Customiseable top & edge colours
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
▹ Multi colour design
3D FLOCK
The LEXTRA® process has set the standard in flock embellishments for many years and will undoubtedly provide an outstanding decorative solution for whatever the application. Thanks to the unique screen print process of pre-dyed fibres, LEXTRA® products are the most technically advanced soft all-flock texture heat transfer labels on the market.
FEATURES
▹ Special technology for direct pre-dyed nylon fibers heat transfer
▹ A soft velvet-like texture that is pleasing to the touch
▹ Decoration offering hi readability, created for TV needs
▹ Hi definition and unlimited graphic effects by sub/dyed digital print
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
3D EMBROIDERY
A perfectly executed embroidery embellishment, produced as a high-quality heat transfer label providing ease of application, versus traditional embroidery methods whilst eliminating the risk of abrasion on the internal side of the fabric. 3D EMBROIDERY transfers provide the ideal option to customise and enhance your garments with a classic high-end finish.
FEATURES
▹ Classic and high value decorative embellishment
▹ No stitching for maximum comfort and no skin-irritation
▹ Hi fidelity to original shaping (vs direct embroidery)
▹ Hi definition graphic by punching or by sub/dying
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
▹ Multi colour design
3D WOVEN
3D WOVEN heat transfer logos take a step away from the normal woven embellishment process, by having the distinct advantage of being a heat transfer, therefore providing ease of application. This classic form of decoration, benefits from high-definition graphics and removes the abrasion issue normally associated with traditional woven methods.
FEATURES
▹ Classic decorative embellishment
▹ No stitching for maximum comfort and no skin-irritation
▹ Light weight, thin and flexible
▹ Hi definition graphic
▹ Excellent wash and abrasion resistance
▹ Multi colour design
3D LENTICULAR
The patented LENTEX® product, elevates the lenticular technology to another level in textile embellishment. Thanks to special soft lenses, this heat transfer logo can display animated prints creating the illusion of depth, that when moved images will change depending on the viewing angle.
FEATURES
▹ Patented technology W02014/170305A2
▹ Animated embellishment
▹ Soft and elastic silicone heat transfer
▹ Hi definition and unlimited graphic effects by CMYK (offset) print
▹ Vertical or circular lens for additional effects
3D STUDS & STONES
Discover the brilliance of 3D STUDS & STONES heat transfer labels, imagine patterned stones and various colours, differing shapes and sizes or lightweight studs with organic glass in any colour, your options are limitless. This stylish technique gives your design the most glamourous look possible, allowing you to bring your garment to life.
FEATURES
▹ Fashionable decorative embellishment
▹ No stitching for maximum comfort and no skin-irritation
▹ Wide range of solutions, by materials, colours, shapes and dimensions
▹ Ability to combine different techniques
▹ Flexibility on quantity
3D REFLECTIVE
When there's a need to be safe and noticed, reflective heat transfer logos offer the perfect solution. 3D REFLECTIVE offers the ideal solution if you are looking for a raised reflective transfer due to its outstanding 3D look, coupled with a range of differing heights and colours.
FEATURES
▹ Patented technology ZL03127963.5
▹ High visibility standard in accordence with EN 20471
▹ Individual and digital manufacturing for unique executions and options
▹ Hi definition graphic
▹ Light weight, thin and very stretchable
▹ Reflective products/branding with close stunning multi-imaging background
We hope this blog post gives you a better overview about the different heat transfer / iron-on transfer options and textile embellishment techniques available. Just get in contact with us, if you need any help.
But you might be wondering, "What materials and fabrics are compatible with these heat transfer logos?" We have the answers in this blog post for you:
EXPLORING MATERIALS AND FABRICS COMPATIBLE WITH OUR HEAT TRANSFER LOGOS
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