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I have noticed many on-line printers using “Iron on Transfer” printing. What is that and how does it differ from traditional screen printing?

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I have noticed many on-line printers using “Iron on Transfer” printing. What is that and how does it differ from traditional screen printing?

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Iron on transfers is the process where your artwork is imaged on special paper fed through a digital printer and then heat applied onto the garment. This process has almost been entirely replaced by direct to garment ink jet printers, however this process is still widely used by many on-line printers offering 1 piece minimums. The problems with this process, like direct to garment printing, is that the colors are muted and the image deteriorates after just one or two washings.