Transfer print

Definition

Heat-transfer printing where graphics are pre-printed on transfer paper, then heat-pressed onto the garment. Mid-volume, full-color, but lower hand-feel than DTG.

How it appears in merch sourcing

"Transfer print" comes up regularly in B2B procurement conversations, especially when negotiating quality, customs, or sustainability terms with suppliers across our 6 served countries (Armenia, Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia, Turkey, UAE). Knowing this term lets you specify exactly what you need and avoid ambiguous wording that leads to scope creep.

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