Your film may differ. These are the maker's numbers for this product only. Film, powder, ink, fabric, and press all change the right setting. Check the supplier sheet for the film you buy.
Settings
| Setting | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 290°F (145°C). The product page also lists 325°F (163°C) for 100% cotton, with 290°F for other fabrics. | Stahl's product page |
| Time | 12 to 15 seconds | Stahl's product page |
| Pressure | Medium on the web page. The product guide says Medium/Firm, 6 to 8 (60 to 80 psi) on the press gauge scale it uses. | Product page, and Transfer Express Product Guide 2024 |
| Pre-press the garment | 3 to 5 seconds | Transfer Express guide |
| Peel | Hot, right away, in one smooth motion | Stahl's product page |
| Cover sheet | None for the first press | Stahl's page and guide |
Steps
Pre-press
Press the empty garment for 3 to 5 seconds to flatten it and drive out moisture.
Place the transfer
Lay it print side down on the garment. On a gang sheet, cut or peel off the colored stripe line on the side of the sheet before pressing.
Press
290°F, medium pressure, 12 to 15 seconds. No cover sheet for the first press.
Peel hot
Peel the carrier right away, in one smooth motion.
The pre-press time and the stripe-line tip come from the Transfer Express product guide (page 15). The guide's note about trimming black registration marks is for UltraColor PRO gang sheets, so it is not listed here.
Where the sources disagree
Stahl's own pages do not always match each other. We list the differences instead of picking one quietly.
Temperature
The product page shows two versions: 290°F for all fabrics, or 325°F for 100% cotton and 290°F for the others. The simple answer, 290°F, is the number both versions share.
Pressure
The web page says medium. The product guide says Medium/Firm, 6 to 8 on its gauge. Gauge numbers differ by press brand, so treat 6 to 8 as a hint, not a setting.
Largest gang sheet
The product page tops out at 22 x 22 inches. The 2024 guide says up to 22 x 24. That is Stahl's own limit, not ours. See gang sheet sizing for what our builder takes.
Dye migration and washing
- Dye migration: the product does not eliminate or prevent it. Stahl's advises the lower temperature, 290°F, for heat-sensitive fabrics like polyester.
- Washing: machine wash cold, then tumble dry low or hang dry. Stahl's reports lab testing for 50 or more wash cycles.
Source: Stahl's UltraColor MAX page and the Transfer Express guide. Need something to hand your customers? Print the care card.
If an edge lifts
Stahl's re-press tip in its guide is for UltraColor PRO, a different product that is not DTF film, so we do not repeat it here. Check the sheet for your own film, or call us at (225) 478-9319.
Sources
- Stahl's, UltraColor MAX transfers (product page)
- Transfer Express Product Guide 2024 (DTF section, page 15)
Stahl's says its settings are for its Hotronix presses and may differ on other presses. Pages were read on October 26, 2026.