Fabric Compatibility
Heat Transfers for Polyester
Polyester garments including performance knits and sportswear. We account for dye migration and stretch when recommending transfer solutions.
Polyester × Transfer Technology Compatibility
How polyester 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 Polyester
Technologies we most commonly recommend for polyester garments.
What We Consider for Polyester
- Dye migration can occur with disperse dyes — dye-blocking or lower-temperature solutions are recommended
- Performance polyester knits require stretch-compatible transfer systems
- Sublimated fabrics need dedicated testing to prevent ghosting and color shift
- Mesh and open-knit constructions affect carrier and coverage recommendations
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