Fabric Compatibility
Heat Transfers for Performance Fabrics
Moisture-wicking and technical knits. Thin, breathable transfer solutions preserve fabric performance characteristics.
Performance Fabrics × Transfer Technology Compatibility
How performance fabrics works with each of our transfer technologies. This matrix is general guidance — final compatibility is confirmed through sampling and testing with your actual fabric.
| Fabric | Rhinestone | Silicone | Reflective | DTF | 3D / Raised | PU | Glitter | Flock | Specialty | Luminous | A-Grade Rhinestone | B-Grade Rhinestone | Custom Rhinestone | Multi-Color Rhinestone | Iron-On Rhinestone | Hot-Fix Rhinestone | 3D Thick Silicone | HD 3D Silicone | Thin Silicone | Multi-Color Silicone | Gradient Silicone | Metallic Silicone | Silver Reflective | Rainbow Reflective | Multi-Color Reflective | High-Gloss Reflective | Universal DTF | Polyester DTF | Cotton DTF | Metallic DTF | Gold Foil | Silver Foil | Hologram | Glow-in-Dark | Thermochromic | PU Matte/Glossy | Holographic Glitter | Multi-Color Flock |
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✓ Generally compatible · — Not typically recommended. Actual compatibility depends on fabric construction, finishes and testing results.
Recommended Transfers for Performance Fabrics
Technologies we most commonly recommend for performance fabrics garments.
What We Consider for Performance Fabrics
- Moisture-wicking finishes can affect adhesive bonding — surface testing is recommended
- Thin, breathable transfer constructions preserve the fabric's moisture management properties
- Lightweight knit constructions require precise pressure control during application
- Proprietary fabric finishes should always be tested before committing to bulk production
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