Screen Printed vs UltraColour Transfers: Which to choose for your artwork?

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Screen Printed vs UltraColour Transfers: Which is your best choice?

The honest answer is both. It depends on your artwork which will most likely change with every order.

Here at Target Transfers we pride ourselves on our high-quality products and our customer service, meaning we have made it possible to order online, as often or as little as you need to, with Easy View. Our new minimum order quantity is just 10 individual transfers allowing you to take smaller jobs as well as the bigger ones.

Why Choose Custom Heat Transfers?

All our Custom Heat Transfers offer the following:

Last 60+ washes, our Transfers will most likely outlast your garment.
Have a soft and thin finish to make them feel like part of the garment.
24-hour manufacturing means we can get your transfers to you within 2 days of you placing an order. Great for those last-minute jobs!
Guaranteed stretch and rebound at no extra cost.
Can be ordered online 24/7 for your convenience. Easy View by Target Transfers is the only place in the UK to order Custom Heat Transfers online, allowing you to place orders whenever and wherever you need to without any emails or calls.
Our Custom Heat Transfers can print all designs due to our developed transfer types.

When do I use Screen Printed Transfers?

If your design has between 1 and 5 block colours, Screen Printed Heat Transfers are the ones to choose. They are great for both fine detail and larger bold prints such as letters and numbers and have both neon and metallic inks available free of charge.

Screen Printed Transfers are fused at 160°C for 10 seconds with a Heat Press.

When do I use UltraColour Transfers?

If your design has lots of colours & gradients, UltraColour Transfers are your go to. They can also achieve photo realistic compatibility which allows you to take on more intricate designs from clients and present them with a high quality and long-lasting product. UltraColour Transfers are also water based and eco-friendly.

UltraColour Transfers are fused at 120°C for 12 seconds with a Heat Press.

Are you fusing onto heavily sublimated garments?

If you are fusing transfers onto sublimated garments (such as activewear and workwear) our new Subli Blocker Transfers are what you are looking for. Find out more about Subli Blocker HERE.