Distressed American Flag Design – Vintage Grunge USA Artwork

How to Apply Hot Peel Film

1. Set Heat Press – Adjust temperature and timer (see temperature guide below).
   
2. Set Pressure – Use medium pressure (around 60 lbs).
   
3. Prepare Garment – Place the garment flat onto the heat press.
   
4. Position Film – Place the DTF film in the desired location. (Optional: cover with Teflon or parchment paper for protection.)
   
5. Press – Heat press for 3–8 seconds.
   
6. Peel – Carefully peel the film immediately after pressing (within 5 seconds).
   
7. Post-Press (Optional) – Cover with Teflon/parchment paper and press for an additional 3–5 seconds for stronger durability.
   

🌡️ Temperature Guide

• Cotton: 325°F
  
• Polyesters: 275°F
  
• Tri-Blends: 275°F
  
• 50/50 Blends: 300°F
  

👕 Garment Compatibility

DTF transfers work with almost all fabrics and garment types, including:

• Cotton & Combined-Cottons
  
• Tri-Blends & 50/50 Blends
  
• Polyester & Blended Fabrics
  
• Leather, Vinyl, Denim, Canvas, and more

❄️ How to Apply Smart Peel (Cold/Warm Peel) Film

1. Set Heat Press – Adjust temperature and timer (see temperature guide below).
   
2. Set Pressure – Use medium pressure (around 60 lbs).
   
3. Prepare Garment – Place the garment flat onto the heat press.
   
4. Position Film – Place the DTF film on the garment in the desired location. (Optional: cover with Teflon or parchment paper to prevent overheating.)
   
5. Press – Apply heat for 8–15 seconds.
   
6. Cool Down – Remove garment from the press and let it cool for 1–2 minutes.
   
7. Peel – Carefully peel the film once cooled (cold/warm peel).
   
8. Post-Press (Optional) – Cover with Teflon/parchment paper and press for an additional 3–5 seconds to ensure durability.
   

🌡️ Temperature Guide

• Cotton: 325°F
  
• Polyesters: 275°F
  
• Tri-Blends: 275°F
  
• 50/50 Blends: 300°F
  

👕 Garment Compatibility

DTF transfers work with almost all fabrics and garment types, including:

• Cotton & Combined-Cottons
  
• Tri-Blends & 50/50 Blends
  
• Polyester & Blended Fabrics
  
• Leather, Vinyl, Denim, Canvas, and more
  

Application Instructions (Using an Iron)

1. Heat Setting – Set your iron to the highest cotton setting (make sure steam is off).
   
2. Preheat Garment – Iron the area where the transfer will be applied for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture.
   
3. Position Transfer – Place the transfer face down on the garment, ensuring it is centered and properly aligned.
   
4. Apply Heat – Press firmly with the iron, moving in small circular motions for 20–30 seconds. Apply even pressure across the entire design.
   
5. Cool & Peel – Allow the transfer to cool completely, then gently peel off the backing paper.
   
6. Final Press (Optional) – For extra durability, cover with teflon or parchment paper and press again for 7–10 seconds.