Inkjet transfer
Inkjet transfer or Inkjet photo transfer is a technique to transfer a photo or graphic, printed
with an inkjet printer onto textiles, cups, glass and other surfaces.
A special transfer sheet, usually ISO A4 size, approximately USD 1 per sheet, is being printed on with a regular inkjet printer. The photo has to be printed as a mirror image.
T-shirt transfer
The transfer sheet is put upside-down onto a t-shirt or fabric and ironed (without steam) onto the cloth at 210°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 matt effect, it is peeled of while still hot.
Printable tattoos
Avery markets a product called printable tattoo for other surfaces then textiles, including skin, plastics, ceramics and glass. The film is put upside-down on the skin, made wet for 10 seconds and then removed. The ink is left on the skin.