iron-on transfer

Fabric decoration method

An iron-on transfer is a design printed on special paper that can be permanently applied to fabric using heat from a household iron.

The heat melts an adhesive backing, bonding the image to the material.

Common for customizing t-shirts, tote bags, and other textiles: She made a shirt with an iron-on transfer of her dog's face.

Related
  • heatTransferred thermal energy
  • heat pressMachine fusing graphics onto fabric
  • decalAdhesive decorative image
  • t-shirtCasual pullover garment
  • fabricWoven or knit material

press · vinyl · image · appliqué · craft · paper · design · peel · peel and stick · adhesive · backing · print · custom · graphic · homemade · DIY · fusible · patch

Categories
Opposites
attachment method

iron-on transfersew-on patch

Fabric badge requiring needle

embroidery · fabric paint · dye · screen printing · needlework

permanence/removability

iron-on transfervelcro patch

Adhesive fabric fastener square

temporary tattoo

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G