How to Apply Cut Flock (Velvet HTV) onto Football Shirts (Heat Press & Household Iron)

🌡️ Quick Reference Guide

Pressing Method	Temperature (°C)	Press Time	Carrier Peel	Pressure Level
Professional Heat Press	145°C – 150°C	12 – 15 seconds	Warm / Cold Peel	Medium-High (4 bar)
Household Iron	~145°C (Polyester/2 Dots)	20 seconds	Cold Peel	Heavy (Firm body weight)

🏭 Method 1: Professional Heat Press

1. Set Machine Parameters: Set your heat press to 145°C – 150°C with Medium-High pressure.

2. Pre-press the Jersey: Press the jersey for 3 seconds using a Teflon sheet to remove humidity and flatten synthetic fibers.

3. Position Design: Place the cut flock film with its sticky carrier backing onto the shirt.

4. Step 1 — Main Press: Cover with a Teflon sheet or parchment paper and press for 12–15 seconds.

5. Step 2 — Peel Carrier: Allow the film to cool down to warm/cold, then peel the clear carrier backing off smoothly at a sharp angle.

6. Step 3 — Fiber Lift Press: Place parchment paper over the bare flock and press for 3 seconds to raise and soften the suede texture.

🏠 Method 2: Household Iron

1. Iron & Surface Prep: Set iron to Polyester / Synthetic (~145°C or 2 Dots). Disable steam 100%. Use a hard wooden tabletop or flat board.

2. Pre-iron Area: Press the target area for 3 seconds to prep the jersey fabric.

3. Position & Cover: Place the cut flock on the shirt and cover completely with parchment paper.

4. Step 1 — Application Press: Press straight down with heavy downward force for 20 seconds. Do not slide the iron.

5. Step 2 — Cold Peel: Wait 2 minutes until the carrier sheet is completely cold before peeling.

6. Step 3 — Post-Seal: Cover the exposed flock with parchment paper and press for 5 seconds to firmly embed the adhesive into the jersey fibers.

💡 Pro Tip: Cut flock has high-density synthetic suede fibers that absorb heat. Always use parchment paper for the final post-press to fluff up the velvet texture without crushing the fibers flat.