Are you looking to find the perfect heat transfer logo that will elevate your sports, fashion or workwear creations to new heights? dekoGraphics is your fastest route to premium apparel branding, ensuring that your search comes to an end. We help major brands worldwide save time and find their perfect solution, offering 150+ heat transfer options and expert consulting.
But you might be wondering, "What materials and fabrics are compatible with these heat transfer logos?"
We have the answers for you!
Standard Fabric Compatibility
Our comprehensive range of heat transfers, have been created to compliment a wide range of applications in the sports, fashion and workwear environments. They are fully compatible with the standard range of fabrics and garments most commonly utilised throughout these three key markets. Among the fabrics that our heat transfers are fully compatible with, regardless of their construction (stretch knit, woven or warp), we have:
- Cotton: The very common natural fibre, known for its comfort and breathability, cotton is a versatile and widely-used fabric in various clothing items items like T-shirts, denim jeans, dresses, casual shirts and undergarments in the fashion industry. Our heat transfer logos adhere perfectly to cotton materials, making them an ideal choice for casual and sporty designs.
- Polyester: This synthetic fabric is popular for its moisture-wicking properties and durability, making it a preferred choice for activewear like football jerseys, athletic shorts, moisture-wicking athletic tops and durable outerwear for various sports in the sport industry. Our logos bond effortlessly with polyester, ensuring your sports garments remain stylish and intact.
- Polyamide / Nylon: With its smooth texture and excellent strength, polyamide is commonly used in sportswear and outdoor apparel like running shorts, windbreakers, rain jackets, hiking pants and swimwear in the sport industry. The embellishment on polyamide can be challenging, but our special heat transfer logos adhere flawlessly to nylon, ensuring long-lasting performance for your activewear designs.
- Polypropylene: This synthetic hydrophobic fiber offers excellent moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, allowing moisture to pass through and evaporate quickly. It's an ideal material for active underwear garments like thermal underwear, base layers and moisture-wicking inner garments in the fashion industry. However, printing on polypropylene can be challenging due to its low melting point. But our special heat transfers applied below 100°C adhere perfectly to this technical material, making them an ideal choice for casual and sporty designs.
- Mixtures: Many garments feature fabric mixtures, such as cotton-polyester or polyester-spandex, creating various clothing items like blended t-shirts, comfortable trousers, stretchy dresses and the construction of versatile outerwear like softshell jackets in the fashion and sport industries. Our heat transfer logos bond effortlessly with these materials, offering a perfect combination of comfort and functionality.
- Neoprene: Commonly used in diving dry suits and wetsuits, neoprene is a synthetic rubber material known for its excellent insulation properties and flexibility. It provides warmth and protection in cold water environments, making it an essential material for diving and water sports. Our heat transfer logos adhere perfectly to neoprene, ensuring that your diving dry suits and other neoprene-based garments remain functional and stylish.
Non-Standard Applications: Specialized Solutions for Unconventional Materials
We understand that your creative projects may sometimes involve unique or non-standard materials. Sometimes, a particular heat transfer solution is required for specific situations. For instance, if you have a raincoat or specialized outdoor clothing that is coated to endure harsh weather conditions, it can be challenging to embellish the material.
We also recognize that certain industries, such as the motorsport sector, require flame-resistant garments to ensure safety. These specialized materials demand careful consideration when selecting a heat transfer solution. Whether it's flame-resistant racing suits or protective gear, our expert team is ready to tackle the challenge.
Free In-House Testing for Unique Materials and Fabrics
Our main goal is to seamlessly merge the aesthetics of our branding customizations with the functionality of your fabrics. However, it's essential to be cautious and check if your fabrics have undergone special treatments like durable water repellent (DWR), silicone softener, anti-iron, coating etc. In such cases, we highly recommend conducting pre-testing to ensure optimal results, enabling the identification of the right heat transfers for fabric treatment.
To ensure the compatibility and durability of our heat transfer logos, we offer a special service: free in-house testing!
Here's how it works:
- Customized Testing: Send us your garment or fabric with your specific requirements to our in-house testing centre.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Once we receive your fabric, our skilled technicians will subject it to rigorous testing using our heat transfer logos. We will examine factors such as adhesion, colour vibrancy and overall durability, while also ensuring protection against dye migration and addressing sublimation concerns to ensure the best possible results.
- Our Recommendations: Based on the results of our testing, we will provide you with detailed feedback and recommendations. Our goal is to ensure that you achieve the desired outcome for your unique project.
- Collaborative Solution: We believe in working hand-in-hand with our customers to overcome any challenges that may arise. If necessary, our team will assist you in finding suitable adjustments to achieve the perfect outcome.
- No Extra Cost: The best part? Our in-house testing service is entirely free of charge! We are committed to delivering a premium experience and ensuring your complete satisfaction with our heat transfer logos.
With our diverse collection of heat transfer logos, crafted to complement an extensive variety of materials and fabrics, your creative possibilities are limitless! Whether you're designing sportswear, fashion garments or workwear garments, our logos will add the perfect touch of style and durability to your creations.
Custom Requirements, Tailored Solutions
We're aware that there are many more materials out there and we are confident that together we can find a solution for your specific requirements. Please note that this blog post doesn't cover all materials that can be embellished with our logos. For standard fabric types, you can confidently choose from our wide selection of heat transfer logos, knowing that they will seamlessly adhere to cotton, polyester and various fabric mixtures. For non-standard applications, take advantage of our free in-house testing service to ensure the best results for your unique projects.
