Transfer Papers

Heat Transfer and Sublimation Papers

Shop heat transfer paper and sublimation paper from DyeCraft Direct for creating custom apparel, gifts, promotional products, and personalized merchandise. Our transfer papers are designed to help produce sharp details, vibrant colors, and dependable results when used with compatible printers, inks, materials, and heat presses.

Whether you are decorating shirts, tote bags, mugs, tumblers, photo panels, or other personalized products, selecting the correct transfer paper is an important part of achieving professional-quality results.

Types of Transfer Paper

Available transfer paper options may include:

• Sublimation transfer paper

• Inkjet heat transfer paper

• Paper for light-colored fabrics

• Paper for dark-colored fabrics

• Transfer paper for apparel and fabric projects

• Paper for compatible sublimation blanks

Choosing the Correct Transfer Paper

Transfer papers are not interchangeable. Before ordering, confirm that the paper is compatible with your printer, ink, transfer method, and material.

Sublimation paper is designed for sublimation ink and polyester fabrics or specially coated blanks. Inkjet heat transfer paper is used with compatible inkjet printers and is applied according to the paper manufacturer’s instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sublimation transfer paper?

Sublimation transfer paper holds sublimation ink until heat and pressure transfer the design onto polyester fabric or a specially coated sublimation blank.

Can regular printer paper be used for sublimation?

Regular copy paper is not recommended. Sublimation paper is designed to release sublimation ink efficiently and produce sharper, more vibrant transfers.

What is inkjet heat transfer paper?

Inkjet heat transfer paper allows designs printed with a compatible inkjet printer to be applied to fabric using heat and pressure. Different papers may be required for light and dark fabrics.

Which side of transfer paper do I print on?

The printable side varies by brand and paper type. Always review the instructions included with the product before printing.

Do I need to mirror my design?

Some transfer papers require the image to be mirrored, while others do not. Follow the instructions for the exact paper and application method you are using.