Printable Crafts and Fabric Transfers FAQs

1. Do I need to do anything before I iron on my fabric transfer?

You will need to prep your ironing surface before ironing on the transfer. Use a hard, heat-resistant surface—but DO NOT use an ironing board. Set a cotton pillowcase on the hard surface. Iron the pillowcase and garment first to remove wrinkles before placing the transfer in the desired location on garment and ironing.

2. What type of printer is best for Avery Fabric Transfers?

Use an inkjet printer for all Avery Fabric Transfers. These transfers WILL NOT work with a laser printer.

3. What do I do if the image is not sticking to my shirt when I peel the backing paper off?

If you have allowed the image to cool for the designated time, continue to iron the spots that are lifting up with the backing paper for 30-40 seconds. Allow the transfer to cool again for the designated time, and then try to peel the backing paper from the transfer again.

4. Does the product work on paper?

Avery Fabric Transfers are specifically designed for fabric materials (t-shirts, sweatshirts, cotton/canvas bags, hats, aprons, etc.). The high temperature of the iron causes the adhesive of the fabric transfer to adhere to the fabric. If the transfer material were to be ironed onto paper, the high heat would cause the paper product to melt or burn.

5. If I want to print on a ribbed tank top, what transfer product would be best for this type of material?

For ribbed or stretchy garments, use Avery Stretchable Fabric Transfers (3302) . This product is designed for white synthetic fabric or synthetic blend fabrics.

6. Does Avery have any type of product guarantee with Fabric Transfers?

The Avery Fabric Transfer Product Guarantee: Avery is committed to providing you with quality products and will gladly replace any product which does not provide complete satisfaction. Results are guaranteed when printing, application and washing instructions for all fabric transfer products are followed. For extended usage, use heat press rather than household iron. Product Guarantee is void if all instructions are not followed. Please feel free to contact us for any questions, comments or suggestions.

  7. Do I need to flip the image when I print a design on dark fabric transfers?

No flipping of the printed image is necessary with Dark Fabric Transfers.

  8. What temperature setting should I use on my iron for dark fabric transfers?

Set your iron to the highest cotton temperature setting and preheat for 5 minutes. Your iron should be empty of all water and set for NO steam.

  9. How long should I iron my dark fabric transfer?

Ironing time varies according to the size of your transfer. We recommend 3 minutes for a full page transfer, 2 minutes for a 1/2 page transfer, and 1 minute for a 1/4 page transfer. First make slow, 20 second passes across the transfer, from left to right. Next make slow, 20 second passes across the transfer, from top to bottom. Use enough over-lapping passes to cover the image entirely. Allow your garment to cool for 2 minutes before peeling away the ironing tissue.


  10. Do I need to flip the image when I print a design on light fabric transfers?

Yes, you will need to flip the image using the software, or select mirror image (reverse image) from your ink jet printer settings. Feed one sheet at a time. Test print your design on plain paper to make sure the image and text are flipped when printed. The Avery Design & Print Online tool will automatically flip the image for you when you are ready to print. What temperature setting should I use on my iron for light fabric transfers?

Set your iron to the highest cotton temperature setting and preheat for 5 minutes. Your iron should be empty of all water and set for NO steam. For more information on fabric and t-shirt transfers.


 11. How long should I iron my light fabric transfer?

Ironing time varies according to the size of your transfer. We recommend 3 minutes for a full page transfer, 90 seconds for a 1/2 page transfer, and 45 seconds for a 1/4 page transfer. First make slow, 20 second passes across the transfer, from left to right. Next make slow, 20 second passes across the transfer, from top to bottom. Use enough over-lapping passes to cover the image entirely. Allow your garment to cool for 2 minutes before peeling away the ironing tissue

 
12. How do I personalize my t-shirt or other light fabric?

For more information, read our Avery Design & Print Online tips.


13. What type of shirt can I use with the stretchable fabric transfers?

Stretchable fabric transfers can only be used with stretchable white cotton/poly blend or 100% polyester fabrics.

14. Do I need to flip the image when I print a design on stretchable fabric transfers?

Yes, you will need to flip the image using the software, or select mirror image (reverse image) from your ink jet printer settings. Feed one sheet at a time. Test print your design on plain paper to make sure the image and text are flipped. The Avery Design & Print Online tool will automatically flip the image for you when you are ready to print. 

  15. What temperature setting should I use on my iron for stretchable fabric transfers?

Set your iron to the highest cotton temperature setting and preheat for 5 minutes. Your iron should be empty of all water and set for NO steam.

  16. How long should I iron my stretchable fabric transfer?

Ironing time varies according to the size of your transfer. We recommend 3 minutes for a full page transfer, 1 1/2 minutes for a 1/2 page transfer, and 1 minute for a 1/4 page transfer. Begin at one end of the transfer and iron in sections using up/down motions. Use firm pressure and spend about 30 seconds on each section. Be sure to overlap with previous section to ensure that no spots are missed, and be sure to iron the corners. Allow your garment to cool for 2 minutes before peeling away the ironing tissue.