Heat-transfer paper for fabric

A carrier paper with a printable coating by My Print — you print your own image on an ordinary printer and transfer it onto fabric or an item with heat and pressure. The catalogue offers papers for inkjet and laser printing, for light and dark fabrics and for various surfaces, with standard, glitter, luminous and metallic finishes, in A4 and A3.

Below — how to choose the paper for your printer (inkjet or laser), the fabric colour and the effect, and how to transfer the image with a heat press or an iron.

    Sorting:
    Inkjet & lasertwo print types
    Light · dark · hardtransfer surfaces
    A4 · A3formats, 10 & 50 sheets
    Standard · effectsglitter, luminous, metallic

    Which paper — and what for

     
    In short: first, choose the paper for your printer: inkjet or laser (they are not interchangeable). Then match the fabric colour: light papers have a clear coating, dark papers have an opaque white base so colours do not sink in. Separately there are hard surfaces (gold/silver metallic and Smart Paper) and special effects (glitter, luminous glow). This is a different technology from sublimation: the design sits as a layer over the material, so it works on cotton and on dark garments too.

    How it works

     
    1

    Print the image

    On your inkjet or laser printer (mirrored for light fabrics).

    2

    Prepare the surface

    Pre-press fabric for a few seconds to remove moisture and creases; clean hard surfaces.

    3

    Transfer with heat

    Press with a heat press or iron at the recommended settings — see the paper's instructions for exact temperature and time.

    4

    Peel & care

    Remove the liner, let the item cure ~24 h; wash inside-out, no bleach.

    Paper families

     

    Inkjet printing

    For inkjet printers: light and dark fabrics, plus glitter and luminous effects.

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    Laser printing

    For laser printers: light and dark fabrics, gold/silver metallic and universal Smart Paper.

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    Hard surfaces & metallic

    Gold/silver metallic and Smart Paper — transfer onto wood, metal, ceramic and other hard surfaces.

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    Compare the types

     
    PaperPrinterSurfaceEffect / featureChoosing hint
    Inkjet LightInkjetLight fabricsClear coatingCotton & light garments; mirror the print
    Inkjet DarkInkjetDark fabricsWhite baseVivid on black; print without mirroring
    Inkjet GlitterInkjetDark fabricsGlitter sparkleFestive merch and decor
    Inkjet LuminousInkjetDark fabricsGlows in the darkGlow effect for parties and merch
    Laser LightLaserLight fabricsClear coatingLight garments from a laser printer
    Laser DarkLaserDark fabricsMasking baseContrasty on dark from laser
    Laser MetallicLaserHard surfacesGold / silverMetallised decor on objects
    Laser Smart PaperLaserHard surfacesUniversalWood, metal, ceramic, acrylic

    Who needs which paper

     

    Garment printing

    T-shirts, hoodies, caps, tote bags — custom merch in small runs without sublimation equipment.

    Small print & souvenirs

    Print shops, photo studios, souvenir workshops — fast personalised printing on fabric and objects.

    DIY, hobby & school

    Home and family projects, gifts, school work — even with an ordinary iron.

    Not sure which paper to choose?

    Tell us your printer (inkjet or laser), what you transfer onto (light or dark fabric, hard surface) and whether you need an effect (glitter, luminous, metallic) — we'll suggest the paper, format and quantity, and a heat press if you need one.

    My Print brand · inkjet & laser · A4 and A3 · 10 and 50 sheets
    Choosing hint
    The key rule: choose the paper strictly for your printer — inkjet paper for inkjet only, laser paper for laser only. For dark garments use a paper "for dark fabrics" (with a white base); for light ones use "for light fabrics". Always see the specific paper's instructions for exact temperature, time and peel method. Narrow your choice with the filters on the left: Print type, Transfers onto, Feature and Size.

    Related materials

     

    FAQ about "Thermal transfer paper":

    This is the most important choice: the paper must match your printer.

    • Inkjet paper — for inkjet printers only (liquid ink);
    • Laser paper — for laser/LED printers only (toner);
    • they are not interchangeable — the wrong paper type will not transfer well.

    The difference is in the coating and how colours appear:

    • For light fabrics — a clear coating; you print mirrored and place it print-side down;
    • For dark fabrics — an opaque white base that masks the fabric colour; you print without mirroring and place it print-side up;
    • light paper won’t work on dark fabric — the colours sink in.

    A heat press gives even pressure and a stable temperature — a more predictable result, especially for runs. An iron can be used for papers marked as iron-compatible (home and hobby use). Always check the specific paper’s instructions for exact temperature and time.

    They are different technologies:

    • Heat transfer — the design sits as a layer over the material; it works on cotton, polyester, light and dark fabrics and on hard surfaces; printed on an ordinary inkjet or laser printer;
    • Sublimation — dye is embedded into the fibre of white polyester by a special printer, with no surface layer.

    For sublimation, see the separate sublimation-paper category.

    Yes — that’s a key strength of heat transfer.

    • Cotton, polyester and blends all work (unlike sublimation, which needs polyester);
    • dark garments — use a paper "for dark fabrics" with a white base so colours stay bright.

    To make the design last:

    • let the item rest ~24 hours before the first wash;
    • wash inside-out, in cool water, without bleach;
    • don’t rub the design and iron from the reverse, not over the image.