How to press heat transfers without leaving any marks?

How to Press Heat Transfers without Leaving Any Scorch Marks?

When pressing on polyester, have you ever lifted the press and realized… uh-oh, you’ve left heat marks behind. You know the ones – the tell-tale shape of the press or a slight change in color or texture where the fabric is overheated.

While these can sometimes be removed, it’s best to avoid them altogether. But how? 

Teflon Pillows

One option is using Teflon heat press pillows to distribute the heat more evenly, minimizing the hard edge that causes the scorched shape. But even this doesn’t solve the problem every time.

Teflon Paper or Platen Cover

Another option is using a sheet of cover paper that extends past the edges of your transfer – this can also minimize the edge marks. Using a soft platen cover can also help.

Lo Melt Heat Transfers

But the easiest way to avoid scorch issues and press marks entirely is to use a heat transfer that’s designed to go on at a lower temperature with a low cure adhesive. 

Supacolor’s Lo Melt heat transfers  are specially designed to adhere to fabric from 260°F – that’s significantly lower than most heat transfers. Best of all, there’s no compromise in adhesion or quality. They’ve been proven to last at least 70 washes without peeling or cracking.

This means you can use Lo Melt heat transfers on anything from polos and hoodies to specialty fabrics like high poly count blends, tech fibers, even PVC-coated bags, and garments that need low-cure adhesives like those Travis Mathew polos you love. And if you think your fabric may show dye migration even at a lower temperature, we also make a Low Melt option with a blocker (just select LB when ordering).

So, if you want to heat press without worrying about heat marks, Lo Melt is an apparel decorator’s new best friend. Just swap your heat transfer from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. With no heat marks to remove, Lo Melt heat transfers let you race through your pressing – especially with a hot peel.

It’s just another way Supacolor helps you make it.