How to Apply Digital Print Flock onto Football Shirts

How to Apply Digital Print Flock onto Football Shirts (Heat Press & Household Iron)

🌡️ Quick Reference Guide

Pressing Method Temperature (°C) Press Time Mask Peel Type Pressure Level
Professional Heat Press 140°C – 145°C 12 – 15 seconds Cold Peel Medium (3–4 bar)
Household Iron ~140°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 140°C – 145°C (low heat prevents printed ink color distortion).

  2. Pre-press the Jersey: Flatten the shirt area for 3 seconds with a Teflon sheet.

  3. Position Transfer: Place the printed flock design (with clear transfer mask applied) onto the jersey.

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

  5. Step 2 — Cold Peel: Remove jersey and let it cool 100% to room temperature. Peel the transfer mask away slowly.

  6. Step 3 — Finish Press: Place parchment paper over the printed flock and press for 3 seconds to set the ink into the velvet layer.

🏠 Method 2: Household Iron

  1. Iron & Surface Prep: Set iron to Polyester / Synthetic (~140°C). Turn steam 100% OFF. Set up on a rigid non-padded surface.

  2. Pre-iron Area: Iron the target area for 3 seconds.

  3. Position & Cover: Lay printed flock transfer in place and cover with parchment paper.

  4. Step 1 — Heavy Press: Apply vertical body-weight force straight down for 20 seconds.

  5. Step 2 — Cold Peel: Allow the entire transfer area to become completely cold to the touch before peeling the mask.

  6. Step 3 — Edge Seal: Cover with parchment paper and press for 5 seconds to ensure complete glue transfer.

💡 Pro Tip: Printed flock combines ink and velvet fibers. Always use Cold Peel to prevent ink from lifting off the suede texture when pulling off the application mask tape.