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Inkjet transfer or inkjet photo transfer is a technique to transfer a photograph or graphic, printed with an inkjet printer onto textiles, cups, CDs, glass and other surfaces.^[1]^[2]

A special transfer sheet, usually ISO A4 size, is printed on with a regular inkjet printer. The photo has to be printed as a mirror image (except for some transfer sheets for dark materials).

T-shirt transfer

It is often a requirement of "homemade" garments (adhesive-based transfers) that they are washed inside out, only in cold water, sometimes by hand, and not be tumble dried. The heat from washing or drying conventionally, or from ironing over the transfer area, can damage the transfer or cause it to separate. These attributes generally make them less practical for frequent wear than purchased items.^[3]

The second type of transfer paper is merely a substrate which ink is deposited onto, from which it is sublimated directly into the t-shirt fibers (requires at least 50% polyester fabric). The main advantages of this process are permanence and lack of a rough adhesive on the surface of the fabric. This technique is used commercially, and not easily reproduced at home, since a heat press is required to heat the inks to their sublimation temperature (over 200°F) evenly.

Technique

The transfer sheet is placed ink side down (usually) onto a t-shirt or fabric and ironed (without steam) onto the cloth. Some transfer sheets change color to signal that the transfer is finished. To create a glossy effect with adhesive-based transfers, the transfer sheet is removed after it has been cooled down. To create a matte effect, it is peeled off while still hot.

References

^ Vermilye, Travis (2023-10-01). "Two Easy Inkjet Image Transfer Techniques You'll Love". Travis Vermilye. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
^ "Image Transfer Techniques". Flat File Archive. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
^ Custom T Shirts

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[1] Vermilye, Travis (2023-10-01). "Two Easy Inkjet Image Transfer Techniques You'll Love". Travis Vermilye. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[2] "Image Transfer Techniques". Flat File Archive. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

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-'''Inkjet transfer''' or '''Inkjet photo transfer''' is a technique to transfer a photograph or graphic, printed
+'''Inkjet transfer''' or '''inkjet photo transfer''' is a technique to transfer a photograph or graphic, printed with an [[inkjet printer]] onto textiles, cups, CDs, glass and other surfaces.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vermilye |first=Travis |date=2023-10-01 |title=Two Easy Inkjet Image Transfer Techniques You'll Love |url=https://www.travisvermilye.com/inkjet-image-transfer-techniques/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Travis Vermilye |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Image Transfer Techniques |url=https://flatfilearchive.weebly.com/image-transfer-techniques.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Flat File Archive |language=en}}</ref>
-with an [[inkjet printer]] onto textiles, cups, CDs, glass and other surfaces.
-A special transfer sheet, usually [[ISO A4]] size, approximately USD 1 per sheet, is being printed on with a
+A special transfer sheet, usually [[ISO A4]] size, is printed on with a regular inkjet printer. The photo has to be printed as a mirror image (except for some transfer sheets for dark materials).
-regular inkjet printer. The photo has to be printed as a mirror image.
-===T-shirt transfer===
+==T-shirt transfer==
-The transfer sheet is put upside-down onto a [[t-shirt]] or fabric and ironed (without steam) onto the cloth at
-°C. Some transfer sheets change color to signal that the transfer is finished. To create a glossy effect, the
-transfer sheet is removed after it has been cooled down. To create a matte effect, it is peeled off while still hot.
-It is often a requirement of such "home made" garments that they be washed inside out, only in cold water, sometimes by hand, and not be tumbled dry. The heat from washing or drying conventionally, or from ironing over the transfer area, can damage the transfer or cause it to separate. This all generally makes them less practical for frequent wear than purchased items. To fix the image for a longer lasting transfer: wash with one cup of vinegar on cold setting on the first wash.
+It is often a requirement of "homemade" garments (adhesive-based transfers) that they are washed inside out, only in cold water, sometimes by hand, and not be tumble dried. The heat from washing or drying conventionally, or from ironing over the transfer area, can damage the transfer or cause it to separate. These attributes generally make them less practical for frequent wear than purchased items.<ref>[https://softee.com/product/custom-t-shirts/ Custom T Shirts]</ref>
+The second type of transfer paper is merely a substrate which ink is deposited onto, from which it is sublimated directly into the t-shirt fibers (requires at least 50% polyester fabric).  The main advantages of this process are permanence and lack of a rough adhesive on the surface of the fabric.  This technique is used commercially, and not easily reproduced at home, since a heat press is required to heat the inks to their sublimation temperature (over 200°F) evenly.
-===Printable tattoos===
+===Technique===
-[[Avery Dennison Corporation|Avery]] markets a product called '''printable tattoo''' for other surfaces than textiles, including skin, plastics, ceramics and glass. The film is put upside-down on the skin, made wet for 10 seconds and
+The transfer sheet is placed ink side down (usually) onto a [[t-shirt]] or fabric and ironed (without steam) onto the cloth.  Some transfer sheets change color to signal that the transfer is finished. To create a glossy effect with adhesive-based transfers, the transfer sheet is removed after it has been cooled down. To create a matte effect, it is peeled off while still hot.
-then removed. The ink is left on the skin.
+== References ==
-[[Category:Photographic processes]]
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+{{Paper}}
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+[[Category:Photographic processes]]
+[[Category:Paper]]
+[[Category:Computer printing]]