[T] 10 BLANK T-SHIRT IRON ON INKJET HEAT TRANSFER PAPER

Professional Iron-on/Heat Transfer Paper - 10 sheets
Transparent Background (for light coloured fabrics), and comes in 2 Textures.

Iron on transfer papers are used to create designer clothing in many shops and events. This transfer paper empowers you to print your own designs onto fabrics and textiles, just like the professionals! You can use them with most fabrics and surfaces that can be safely hand ironed.
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Express your creativity! Don't wait for the latest trends to come out; You can design your own shirts, name tags, company tags, ties, school / team jerseys, towels, mouse pads, hats, bags, aprons, umbrellas, and much more! Feel free to use your imagination! The best part is, you can even add on to EXISTING designs!
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Use your own clothes iron Theres no need for expensive Heat Transfer machines that cost over $400. You can also use your typical home clothes iron or hair iron to do the transfer!
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Cut them to size You don't need to use the entire sheet in one go. One sheet can last for several small logos, nametags or insignias, and is great for company shirts and bags during special events!
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Professional Results If done correctly, the results are very professional. We were unable to tell the difference in quality from those in the stores! See the instructions for a very special trick for superior durability.
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Inkjet Printer Compatible Inkjet printers can print out intricate patterns that simply can't be drawn by hand. Other transfer papers may require special printers and inks, but this transfer paper is designed to be used with many inkjet brands and models used in many homes. We also stock transfer paper for laser printers at our other auctions.

There are so many things you can do!
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Personalise your clothing to prevent mixup's, or start your own brand, label, shop, or even your own fashion range using your own designs! If you are a business, you can create that professional look by printing customised uniforms for your staff and for yourself, and even make personalised towels and table cloths in restaurants. You can even give that special someone a personalised modified branded t-shirt to show you really care, or impress people at a costume party with near identical detailed replicas of famous outfits and garments! ; these and much much more!

Which transfer paper is right for you?
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We have various types of transfer papers for Laser and Inkjet Printers, such as Opaque White [OW] Opaque Metallic [OM] or Transparent [T].

This Sale is for Inkjet printer transfer papers that have a TRANSPARENT [T] background only. (tagged as [T] in the title)

This transparent transfer paper; comes in 5 sheets of Transparent matte and 5 sheets of Transparent slight gloss, which means you get 5 sheets that results in a slightly glossy finish and 5 sheets that results in a full matte finish. Both are 'transparent' grade. You can use either type for your fabrics depending on the style of results you want. Depending on the fabric, sometimes matte works better than gloss and sometimes gloss works better than matte, so we have decided to include both types for redundancy.

Matte textured transfer paper is preferable if you require your result to be ultra realistic and shine free for non shiny fabrics like cotton. This matte capability also makes it harder to use than the Gloss type.
Gloss textured transfer paper is easier to use and is useful when using it with certain fabrics such as some forms of silk, nylon, polyester or composite fabrics etc that are smooth and reflect a little light; or if you want images to be smooth. (Gloss can also be made to appear similar to matte transfers using texturing effects described in the instructions, but to a lesser extent).

If you are a beginner, We STRONGLY recommend Inkjet Opaque Transfers instead.
Opaque Inkjet Transfers are probably the easiest to use out of all the transfers we sell.
(By comparison, these Transparent [T] transfers are cheaper, but these only work on light fabrics and are harder to use as you need to invert the images and do some peeling)

Suitable Colours, Fabrics and Surfaces
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These Transfer Papers have a transparent background and are thus more suited for light coloured fabrics or surfaces (Please see the diagram below for an explanation)
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The transfer paper needs fibres, micro fibres or micro grooves that most types of fabric have. This is because the transfer paper needs to melt into such grooves/fibres to cling to the fabric and secure itself. Look under a magnifying glass at your intended transfer's destination. If the surface doesn't have these grooves or fibres, the transfer paper can't cling to it and chances are it won't stick well, if at all. It might work with certain wood materials or cardboard and paper decor with micro fibres (tissue paper worked very well), but we cannot confirm it due to the varying manufactured textures of such wood / fabric items.

You wouldn't want to use it with any fabric that it not meant to be ironed on, like some plastics that will melt . Basically don't use it with any fabric or material with a "DO NOT IRON" warning on it, or any fabric that will melt or get damaged at the high temperatures of the iron. We advise that you experiment for yourself to prevent damaging your garments.

The Transparent transfers dry 'nearly' transparent/clear, letting light through to reflect off your background fabric . Normally, you cannot print a visible image on black paper with your coloured printer ink as nothing usually appears since the paper absorbs the light, so the same applies with these transfers. eg: if you've tried printing on a black sheet of paper using an inkjet printer, you won't see much. The same goes for the transparent T-shirt transfer paper.. The resulting transfer may be partially visible, or may stand out in undesirable ways. As such, we don't recommend transparent grade sheets for dark fabrics. Unofficially, you can try using correction tape or white paint to provide a white background prior to printing, but we don't know if that will work and we can make no recommendations. Feel free to experiment around. Since they dry clear, this transfer is intended to be printed on light colour (i.e. white, ash, yellow, light blue) garments only. Light (or light reflective) coloured garments can be of any colour as long as they reflect some degree of light. Once again, due to the variability , we recommend you to try a test sample first before wasting a large sheet of paper. We recommend you purchase opaque transfer paper instead if you wish to transfer images to a black or dark fabric.

Level of background transparency: "Are transparent transfer papers really transparent?"
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It depends on how you see it. For example; When water (transparent) condenses on a car windscreen (transparent) in daylight the multiple water droplets appears foggy (The average colour of your background lighting affects the colour just as snow changes colour based on the ambient light)
In transfer paper, this light diffraction mechanism can be caused by the micro texture of the fabric, which can shape the transfer's surface on the micro scale to diffract light causing foggy effect, just like fog on the windscreen, despite being relatively transparent. This and other reasons associated with the chemicals involved mean that these transfers (and pretty much most or all other transfers on the market) won't appear crystal clear, especially on some dark or very dark / black fabrics after the transfer process - This is usually not a problem at all for light coloured fabrics as light diffraction may be a good or bad thing depending on your application. This is why we only recommend these for light fabrics and not for dark coloured fabrics.

History of Transfer Paper
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A bit of History: Industrial type iron-on transfer consists of an image printed in reverse (i.e. mirrored) and applied to a piece of high release paper. The image is usually printed onto the paper with plastisol inks which have the characteristics of being flexible enough for stretching and durable enough for wearability. The transfer is typically used for decorative purposes and applied to garments, mugs, mouse pads, and other surfaces. The image is applied to these items using a heat press machine or home iron which uses high temperature (typically 385 degrees Fahrenheit) and pressure to transfer the ink from the paper to the garment. The process of transferring an image from the paper to the garment typically takes typically 8-12 seconds and does not require a drying or curing process once applied. Transfers are available in a variety of sizes, processes, and colours. Most transfers produced today are known as hot split transfers where the ink splits between the transfer paper and garment when heated.

Today: Improvements in technology allow this transfer paper to be used with your home iron and home printer without the need for special inks or machines. Ink goes onto the transfer paper, the transfer paper then merges with the ink during the heating(ironing) process and melts away from the paper backing onto the fabric it is right next to, somewhat like superglue goes onto to paper, which then hardens shortly after. There are a variety of iron-on transfer papers available today which you can print on using your computer printer. The 3 most popular iron-on transfer papers available are: colour laser copy (CLC), thermal, and inkjet paper. The CLC paper must be used with a colour laser copier such as a Cannon Colour Laser Copier System. Thermal paper is intended for thermal printers such as those produced by Fargo. The latest transfer paper to hit the market is inkjet paper which is what we are offering in this auction.

Using Transfers Compared to Direct Printed Garments
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With the improvements in technology used to produce transfers, it is virtually impossible to tell the difference between a garment printed directly with a screen printing press and one printed using an iron-on transfer. In most cases, the iron-on transfer has a soft feel (or hand as we say in the industry) and is as durable.

The advantage to using transfers lies in your ability to run your business with limited inventory. Because you don’t typically print the shirt until it’s sold, you can offer hundreds (even thousands) of designs to your customers just by keeping minimal stock of the transfers which cost considerably less than a pre-printed shirt.

Imagine if you wanted to offer 300 different shirts to your customers. If you carried pre-printed garments, you would have to inventory each design in a minimum of four sizes and keep on hand at least 2-3 pieces of every size. That amounts to inventorying over 3600 shirts. For most small business, this is not realistic. To carry the same 300 designs using transfers you would only have to inventory four sizes of blank garments and 2-3 pieces of each design. This is a more realistic scenario for most small business owners.

Preparing gifts using transfer papers at home can also be more feasible and cost effective for creating that special gift for someone, unless of course you want to get them a lifetime supply of t shirts. .

Durability when Washing
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You might be wondering how in the world water soluble ink can survive the washing machine. The transfer paper material when heated, melts a little and forms a sort of protective barrier around the ink, forming a coating or barrier much in the same way you laminate a business card or certificate to waterproof it. And for the very little remaining ink that doesn't get waterproofed, it generally washes off with no issues. So some fading may or may not occur depending on how ink saturated your final product it. But generally, quite a lot of ink will remain permanently embedded in the waterproof material of the Transfer paper.

Special care is normally not needed to wash a garment printed with a transfer since it has the same characteristics as a pre-printed or direct printed shirt. However, we recommend washing the garment inside-out and in cold water to prevent the cotton fibres from peeling away from the garment. It is normally the cotton fibres peeling away which cause fading in a printed shirt regardless of whether it was printed with a transfer or directly printed.

We suggest you wait at least 6 hours before attempting to wash fabric with a new transfer on it. Again, the instructions are further below.

Surface texture and impression/appearance after printing
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It is soft. Transfers normally have the same textures and feel similar to a pre-printed garment you might find in stores. It you have used hemming web before, it feels similar, except that it is smooth. It is also not so rigid, and will bend easily with the fabric. It does Not feel like a piece of plastic stuck to the shirt that other cheaper versions of transfer paper might produce.

Can a transfer be reused?
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No, it is not a stamp pad. Once applied, the transfer cannot be reapplied again as the transfer has already been transferred to your designated fabric. You will be left with the waxed backing the transfer was resting on earlier, which can be used for other things.

Can I Customize, Add, or Change an Existing Transfer?
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You cannot alter the image of a transfer already adhered to the transfer paper. However, you can add-on and accessorize transfers with lettering, other designs, or with custom transfers.

Equipment needed to make a Transfer
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1. You need something that sprays or puts ink or paint onto the paper. In reality, almost all inkjets printers, crayons and coloured permanent markers work fine, possibly even certain types of paint.. All inkjets do is spray ink regardless of how they do it, so it probably doesn't matter what model or brand of printer or marker you use, as it doesn't ruin the paper by twisting it, burning it, tearing it, or coating it with weird powder etc....

2. You need a heat transfer device: It should be flat and should be able to get very hot (around 180 Degrees Celsius). All transfers that we sell can be applied with a professional heat press machine or with a home iron. Theoretically, you can even use a hair iron or a frying pan that is still hot, but that is up to your level of skill). Instructions are further below.

Software and Printer needed to use the transfer paper
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Software: You don't actually need software as you can draw directly on the transfer paper using paint, soft pens and markers etc... However, unless you are a superb artist, you will probably need a printer for printing sophisticated and detailed designs. Any software that can print will do fine. We recommend software that is able to print a mirrored image as well as give you the ability to create view or modify graphics. Examples of software programs on the market are Microsoft Paint (Comes with windows operating systems), Open Office, Microsoft Office (Word, Microsoft PowerPoint etc)Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe PhotoShop, Hanes T-Shirt Maker, Ulead Photoimpact, Corel Draw, and many others... The paper doesn't know which software you use so it doesn't really matter which software you use, so in regards to software, basically you can print using any software. You can even use an inkjet photocopier!

Printer: This paper can be used with most inkjet or bubble jet printers such as those manufactured by Canon and Hewlett Packard, Lexmark etc... Keep in mind, you must use a printer which sprays ink onto the paper (and not toner). Using laser printers on this type of paper is not recommended as it may ruin your printer by melting the transfer paper onto the printer's heating roller. We do sell laser transfers for use with laser printers at our other auctions from time to time.

Just keep in mind, unlike opaque transfer paper which we stock at our other auctions, whatever is printed on transparent transfer paper WILL appear reversed like a mirror after you iron it on.

How do I use it? (click here for a printable version)

Your situation will vary compared to ours when we typed up these instructions; eg ambient temperature and equipment used. Therefore, time settings and heat settings may vary. These instructions are only meant as a approximate guide so please use these instructions at your own risk. You may wish to utilize your own method if you know a better and safer way to utilise this item.

First and foremost, 3 things to remember at all times:

1. Test sheets are an ABSOLUTE MUST! : Before you start your main project, you must first cut out / make tiny 2cm x 2cm test transfer samples and try transferring those to identify the best temperatures and times to use with your equipment. Start from low temperatures (~100 degrees Celsius) and shorter heating times (10 seconds) and increase the temperature and heating time gradually till these test samples transfer properly. You can for example, print/transfer tiny name tags onto shirts or spare rag cloths or tissue paper first until you get the best temperature and time configuration, or you will risk ruining a lot of material and wasting a lot of transfer paper. If you are printing to Expensive fabrics and materials and don't have material to do test sheets on, you can try doing a test transfer on the inner sides of the garment or where mistakes will not be visible, eg: transferring to an expensive shirt turned inside-out; and if it fails, you should not use this transfer paper with that material or you might ruin it. Also note that if the temperature is too cold, your transfer won't stick, and if its too hot, it won't stick properly due to excessive melting, chemical breakdown and evaporation etc...
2. Mirror it! - Use whatever inkjet printer or software you want, but remember, whatever is printed on TRANSPARENT paper will appear reversed like a mirror after you iron it on.
3. Avoid moisture - Keep the unused paper away from moisture when not in use. Transfer paper is very easily damaged by moisture especially during the transfer process. Store it in an airtight bag/container when it is not in use. A transfer is only safe for moisture exposure 24 hours after the transfer is complete.
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-The following instructions are based on our experience with them.

Step 1 - Identifying which sides to use Depending on what was advertised for your order, you should receive either transfer paper that gives you either a glossy or matte result, or a combination of both types. To determine which sheets you have, look for the sheets that have a Shiny & Waxed surface on one side; these sheets will give you a glossy result. The sheets that have multiple yellow iron symbols on one side instead of a shiny waxed surface, will give you a matte result. These sides are the unprintable sides. Please don't draw or print images on these sides. We will call this Side A. If you turn either of these sheets over, you will get Side B. Side B is plain in texture, like normal printer photocopier paper, Side B is not shiny and doesn't have any yellow markings on it. (Its hard to mistake Side A for Side B because side B is the only side available that you can feasibly print on and use with your design work)
Step 2 - Designing your transfer On Side B, you can print, draw or paint your design that you want transferred. Remember that your images will appear mirrored (flipped) when making your design, so you may have to mirror them first to get the design correct (usually it is mirrored horizontally). Be careful not to tear the surface, and avoid using sharp pens or sharp pencils if you have to write on the paper.
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Step 4 -Preparing for the transfer The ironing process should be done on a dry, hard, flat, heat resistant surface (like a heat resistant counter-top, table or desk). Empty the iron of all water and make sure it is will not emit any steam, then place the fabric on the hard heat resistant surface, turn the iron on and iron the fabric to evaporate all moisture from before the transfer process starts. This prevents bubbling later and evens the area out.. When you are ready, position Side B of the transfer Facing Down on the fabric (so the mirror image will be inverted and appear correctly after the transfer process).
Step 5 - Optional (Optional - Avoid this step if you have trouble transferring the image) Cover the transfer paper with a 2nd layer of paper, or tissue paper or a thin cloth. This evens out the heat and protects your iron in case of leakage from the transfer. Step 6 - Transfer process Start ironing from the very edges in a smooth zig zag motion to squeeze out any hot air pockets and bubbles. Iron your transfer evenly into the intended fabric, and press hard. Follow the temperature and time which has proven to be the most effective with the test sheets that you should have done earlier. (10 to 30 seconds at about 150 to 210 degrees Celsius is an approximate average. Note that time/heat will differ for equipment, materials and irons. The transfer won't stick if it's ironed too hot or too cold or too quickly. Step 7 - Peeling off (If you are using the Matte Transfers, perform this step while the transfer is Still Very Hot. For the Gloss transfers, you can wait till they cool down) Quickly and carefully remove the 2nd protective layer and peel off Side A from the corners . Do this without burning yourself. (Reheat if necessary if it sticks too hard and or use tweezers if you would like - It's best to get someone to help you peel it off as the iron passes over it). Step 8 - End If ugly bubbles / damage occurs, or if you would like to add texture to the transfer or improve the transfer's appearance, see the instructions below. Otherwise, let the transfer cool and dry for a few hours and then you can use it as normal. We washed it after 10 minutes with no problems, but we recommend waiting 24 hours.

Other Notes

Repairing or Rescuing Failed and Damaged Transfers:
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Don't throw out damaged / failed projects! - You should be able to rescue them very easily with opaque transfer paper.

Note: This step requires Opaque transfer paper which is sold separately. Opaque transfers are needed for repairs because they come with an opaque background.

In the event of damage and peeling over time, you can use opaque transfers to re-create (re-print) the image, and perform a transfer right over the failed / damaged transfer. However, because the opaque transfers have a white background, you also now need to print background colours to match your destination fabric.

Opaque transfers can be layered and stacked; this means you can iron a transfer on top of an existing transfer attempt - This is extremely useful for repairs.

Since the new transfer comes with a white background, the old previous transfer is basically covered up/obscured by the new transfer image placed on top of it. Therefore, the new transfer will be the only one visible. In otherwords, if a T-shirt transfer fails or suffers damage over time, don't throw out the T-shirt!. Just reprint the transfer (or just a section of the original image that is damaged), place it over the existing failed transfer or damaged section, cover it with wax paper and iron it as before. Let it cool down first and then peel off the wax paper, which should leave you with an even stronger transfer looking pretty much as good as new!

This is also useful if you wish to create raised texture effects.

Secret Method for Superior long life and unparalleled durability that is totally unmatched by other transfers on the market:

This method works on both our Opaque and Transparent transfers. To do this step, you need our transparent grade transfer paper. As mentioned earlier, our transfers are stackable. To enhance your transfer in this step, you need to take a blank sheet/piece of transparent transfer paper and iron it over your existing transfer. This creates a thick permanent layer of transparent coating over your transfer which shields and protects your existing transfer from any damage. With this extra layer, your transfer is several times stronger than normal, extremely waterproof, and very scratch resistant. The more layers you add, the more ridiculously strong the transfer becomes!.

Just how strong is it? We used the sharp end of scissors to scratch a transfer double coated using this technique. Not a single bit of the ink had come off after 20 moderate 90 degree scratches using the sharp tip of our scissors. That's far better than some commercial factory transfers we have come across from major brands!

You can even decide the desired surface texture based on the type of transfer paper used (matte/ gloss). Most customers prefer the matte transfers to do this extra layer as it results in a very natural look. (It is also easy to apply- at least when used over existing transfers due to the chemical bonds).

You can also add images and text with each layer at your discretion.

Improving the Appearance of the Transfer / Adding Texture / Removing Bubbles:
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If after performing your transfer, you end up with an uneven surface (or a surface with bubble craters that look like burst pimples), or would like to adjust the texture, just cover it with a single sheet of textured paper (preferably wax paper for the removal of bubbles, but normal laser photocopier / white inkjet printer paper will do fine), and then iron it for a 2nd time at maximum temperature briefly for a few seconds (or as long as its needed to remove the bubbles). Once done, let it cool and peel off the paper carefully. If you did not use wax paper, some residue may be left on the paper. (This is normal; if too much comes off, use wax paper instead). After this, the bubbles should have also disappeared (flattened down), and your transfer should have a new texture. We discovered by accident that this process usually improves the appearance of the transfer regardless of whether there are bubbles or not. You can use different textured paper to give the transfer a glossy, matte or patterned surface. This process works best with Transparent Gloss and Opaque transfer paper. The image below is taken from a real life demonstration. (Note: We are not aware of any brand called 'Gloriou Beans Coffee' at the time when this image was created by us in 2008, it is only used as an example).

Transferring the Image:
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HOT PEEL IS BEST : All Transparent Matte Grade Sheets (those with the iron symbols on it) must be peeled off when they are still Hot. If you let it cool, they may not peel off, or at worse, they will tear, causing a blotchy and patchy result. So keep the transfer hot as you peel it off. The Gloss grade sheets can be peeled off at any time, but peeling it off while hot will leave a nicer brighter initial image and a Matte finish; peeling it off when cold may leave a heavier layer of coating over the image which can lead to a better durability, and a heavy shiny glossy result..

HAND IRONING: Normally, the iron should be preheated to the hottest setting and be completely emptied of water and set to the dry setting. Iron the shirt to remove any wrinkles and excess moisture. Iron on a safe hard surface like a counter top. Do not iron on a wood, glass or metal surface. Place the transfer face down on the garment. Iron, using the heaviest pressure, in straight lines vertically and horizontally over the entire image. Make sure to overlap the edges. Iron each section of the paper evenly. Avoid ironing one part more than the rest. Each part of the transfer paper should be exposed to the heat for around 30 seconds, but you must utilize trial and error as per the test sheets for determining both the correct pressure and exposure times.

HEAT PRESS: Set the heat press to 340 - 370 degrees Farenheight (around 180 degrees Celsius). Prepress fabric for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and excess moisture. Place the transfer face down on the garment. Using medium pressure, press for 20-30 seconds.

Washing the completed garment / fabric after the transfer:
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It is recommended that you wait at least 24 hours prior to washing the fabric/garment for the first time after the transfer. For the initial wash, turn the garment inside out and wash separately in cool water. Immediately remove the garment from the washer and put in the dryer at a warm setting. If left wet in washer, the inks may bleed. This bleeding will end after a couple of washes and may not even occur with pigmented inks. NEVER use bleach. To iron the shirt, do not iron directly onto the transferred area.

Storage of unused paper :
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You can store paper that has images/text printed on it for some time before you transfer it to the fabric. Just ensure that the paper doesn't get damaged by water/moisture/sunlight etc) in storage prior to transferring to the fabric. After drawing/printing your design on the transfer paper, there is no officially set time limit to when you should do the transfer the transfer. The longest we waited was 72 hours, and it still works fine after. The time interval though, varies based on the type of ink you use to create your image on the transfer paper, ie: how the ink interacts with the paper before it is printed.  Many factors influence shelf life after the image has been created on the paper. It should be able to be kept for weeks on end but we cannot officially recommend any set time because there are too many factors involved.

Preferably, return unused portion of paper to a sealed airtight bag or container with as little air, water and moisture in it as possible. Keep the unused paper or portions in a cool dry environment away from heating and cooling sources, and also UV radiation such as the sun. Bent / warped paper may be flattened under a stack of books overnight (or by other methods that you can think of, except heat irons).

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What we think about its quality
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The manufacturer says this is the finest quality, hot and cold peel, paper available.

We have since seen other brands and what they have to offer, and we have also tried some of them.

Honestly, we really don't know how to tell the difference between T-Shrit transfer paper quality. They all seem the same to us. All of them work well for us, and we can't tell the difference between the transfered fabrics available at a commercial store or one that we did at home ; and that is all that matters to us - Its of professional quality.

It took us a few tries to get it right. We cut snips out of one sheet , drew small pictures on them with markers and tried transferring them onto old cloth / rags to get the hang of it first. We suggest you do the same. We can give no further recommendations or instructions than those displayed in this listing. Exact times for heat exposure and pressure applied will vary from person to person. This is due to skill, the different models of home irons, different types of fabric used, as well as the temperature, surface conductivity and humidity in the ambient environment it is used inetc...So any configurations we give you will not be sufficient .A large portion of this is trial and error. We wish you the best of luck with your transfers!! Although we usually get it right the first time, others may not be so lucky. Expect failure at times, but please don't blame us if you cannot get it to work correctly or you wreck it.

You may not be able to use it with laser printers as the heat may simulate an iron heat transfer effect and ruin your laser printer, but you are welcome to try a laser printer at your own risk.

Please read this carefully and choose how you want your item to be packed:
Not all postal officers are the same. There is NO Perfectly Safe shipping method. You have to decide what level of risk you want to take with your package. We don't restrict buyers choices, and we can usually ship it by any method you want, even in a large box if you pay for the extra shipping and handling costs.

The basic shipping and handling fees described above includes handling / dispatch record fees as well as postage fees using a simple water resistant plastic layer, pretty much the same way most magazine subscriptions are shipped; they almost always arrive in great condition (there may be slight dents/ creases or folds, but they flatten out again during the ironing / heat transfer process as that's what irons do best). This default method significantly reduces the chances of the paper and delivery slip getting wet by the rain, or torn because of 'hard folds (when packed with cardboard that gets folded sharply). This default method also allows for faster delivery compared to boxed parcel delivery services, and is very cost efficient.

We usually ship transfer paper by either of 3 methods below (but you can request other methods); Choose carefully, as there are advantages and disadvantages for each shipping and packaging methods (stated below).

Method 1) By default, your transfer paper will be sent to you inside a transparent sealed plastic layer, with no cardboard backing.
Method 2) For an extra $0.65, your transfer paper will be sent to you inside a transparent sealed plastic layer, with 1 layer of corrugated board backing.
Method 3) For an extra $2.80, your transfer paper will be sent to you inside a thicker box or very hard box thick cardboard pack..

Reasons for and against hard board backing/ corrugated board include the fact that when hard cardboard gets bent by the postal service, the bend is very hard and sharp; this cause permanent tears to the coated sheets when they are squeezed into small mail boxes / PO boxes in a rush, or if they get crushed (we experience it first hand). By comparison, the default method without corrugated board, often follow any bends gradually without permanent tears or creases, easily making its way into any mailbox, but may risk impact marks if the postal service is very rough. Thicker boxed packages are generally safe but at the expense of weight, significantly increased price and slow delivery time. Boxes don't usually arrive with daily mail / letter deliveries as they may be sent via a parcel service van, it is also very expensive to send boxes overseas. However, if your letters or magazines often arrive torn, punctured, or heavily damaged, you should consider requesting a different postage method than our default method; it's your choice.

To request a particular shipping method other than the default method, let us know after your purchase, and wait for our reply and price quote before paying. If we don't hear from you when your payment is received, we will send it by the default method you paid for.

Choosing a Risky / uninsured / non registered service is very dangerous for you, the buyer, as your item can get damaged and lost in transit and or stolen from your mailbox or doorstep after delivery, (depending on the type of risky service). In our experience, this very rarely occurs. However, by bidding on and purchasing this item and choosing any of the risky shipping methods mentioned above, you certify that you are asking us to send you your order against our safety advice, and you hereby release and discharge us the seller from all liability which may arise from your decision to have your order sent by any of the Risky shipping methods stated above.

If your order arrives damaged, please contact us as soon as possible; we will probably be able to assist you as per our non dead on arrival warranty policy. If your order does not arrive after 3 weeks, please file an item not received claim with eBay or PayPal for them to investigate; If your claim is rejected or if the claim is decided in our favour, we request that you respect eBay''s or PayPal's decision and do not to leave any feedback for this transaction, or we may take legal action against you. Any warranty time period available for item's shipped by risky shipping methods is officially counted from the date of despatch, and not on the date of delivery.

International Buyers – Please Note:
- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
- Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
- We are not in control of the customs authority in your country. We cannot predict customs delays or clearance delays.

Shipping terms and conditions: You must not bid or purchase this item if you do not agree to any of the following conditions: Shipping and handling prices are not negotiable. No extra fees apply since the fees displayed already include various packaging, handling and administration costs including the postage price. Local Pickups are not available regardless of your location or proximity to us, as we require proof of delivery from an official registered delivery service. We try to dispatch all items within 1 business day from payment confirmation. We are not responsible for delivery speed in anyway whatsoever after its dispatch as it depends on the delivery service. All our items are dispatched in the condition advertised in their original packaging unless stated otherwise. We are not responsible for items getting damaged or lost during transit in any way whatsoever. You must purchase insurance if you require financial protection against damage or loss in transit. You must purchase additional insulation protection if you require additional protection against possible physical damage such as from shock or rough handling during shipment. Certain shipments are traceable only after being scanned by the delivery service. Scanning may not occur till after you have received the item. If your shipment remains untraceable, you may be able to file a claim only if insurance is purchased. We only send replacements or refunds once an insurance claim has been paid. We do not refund postage and handling fees unless an item gets lost and an insurance claim has been paid. If we report your item as lost, we will forward you the reference number of the lost item report/insurance claim at your request. We do not dispatch shipments prior to payment having cleared. A business day does not include public holidays, Saturdays or Sundays. Express Courier International does not deliver to post office boxes or Poste Restante. Tracking / Insurance is not available for some countries outside australia (eg: canada, israel, mexico etc) unless you send the item by Registered post / ECI services.

It is EXTREMELY important that you put the right identification as a reference with your payment. Please put your identification with your payment eg: enter it in the "reference box" when paying via internet banking, or write it on a piece of paper and send it with your cheque or money order. If you don't do this, we cannot match your payment with your order, resulting in long delays. PayPal should automatically do this unless you use the 'send money' option.

Identification should be your Username or the Item number ; (especially the last 6 digits). Please do not put anything else.

If you want to pay by bank deposit, which only allows numbers as reference, please ask the bank teller to put the last 6 digits of the item number as reference so it "appears on our statement". (Bank tellers often mess this part up.) If they cannot do that, you must send us an email with your "Username" and the "branch BSB code" of the branch where you deposited your payment.

(If you are paying for a multiple item purchase, simply put your Username or any one of the item numbers as identification if you cannot fit all of them in.)

Payment terms and conditions: You must not bid or purchase this item if you do not agree to any of the following conditions: Payments must be made in Australian Dollars and must be able to be cashed or tendered in Australia. The only method of payment accepted for payments made outside of Australia is by Visa or Mastercard or through all payment methods accepted by PayPal. Placing a bid on this item is a contract to purchase it. We will send you an invoice automatically or manually within 24 hours of your purchase. Unless otherwise stated, payment is due within 14 days of purchase to a maximum of 28 days (for combined shipments only). Payment deadlines can be reasonably extended upon request to a maximum of 28 days. If payment is not received after 14 days, we have the right to cancel the transaction, re-list the item for sale, sell it to another person, return you your payment (excluding costs) if it is received later, file a dispute, and or utilize a debt collection agency to collect any amount you owe. An item is not paid for unless the payment has cleared. Clearing times are estimates and we do not guarantee clearing times. We only dispatch goods after payment has cleared in full.

If you purchased this item and no longer want it, please let us know and we will consider cancelling the transaction for a small fee without penalty. This is to cover the eBay's listing fee and or administration costs.

Before you contact us, please view the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this listing if you are unsure about anything.

Kindly keep questions short and avoid ambiguous questions that could have many answers. We may not reply questions that are already answered in the FAQ or on the listing due to the large number of emails we receive daily.

If there is something important to this purchase that you are unsure about, please contact us to clarify it. Do not assume anything that is important to your purchase.

We usually reply all emails within 1-2 business days. Response time may vary depending on our circumstances and our internet service provider's service status.

If you do not receive a reply, it could also be due to email being blocked by your/our spam or virus filters. Alternatively, you may have provided an incorrect email address. Please ensure your email address is up to date on eBay before contacting us. We advise you to use eBay's messaging system to contact us as it will help us to identify you. Please do not hide your email address from us using eBay's messaging system, as it will delay response time, and may result in our reply being sent to ebay's auto-delete address instead of going to you.

If you are not satisfied in anyway with this transaction, please contact us first via the eBay Messaging system to resolve the problem (as per eBay's Guidelines). We will always try to help customers to rectify any problems within fair and reasonable limits and we will provide refunds or replacements if appropriate. Depending on the situation, we may still entertain warranty requests even after the warranty period has expired. However, we are not obligated to do so. If you are pleased with your purchase, please leave us positive feedback and we will automatically do the same for you.

To help keep eBay a Fair trading platform for both Buyers and Sellers, legal action may be taken against you if:
1) you request or suggest or desire us to act illegally or in any way outside the Australian / Federal Government's ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) guidelines, or
2) you fail to contact us via eBay Messaging regarding any unsatisfactions before leaving negative feedback, or
3) you fail to file an eBay or PayPal dispute and escalate it to a claim before leaving negative feedback, or
4) you leave negative feedback when eBay and or PayPal rejects your claim and or decides in our favour, or
5) you refuse or fail to remove any feedback left for us if eBay and or PayPal rejects your claim and or decides in our favour.

By bidding or purchasing this item, you declare that you only have an intention of purchasing the item, and are not seeking personally confidential or identifiable information to be used in anyway shape or form whatsoever at any point in time, for fraud, scams, password phishing attempts, spam, and or any other illegal issues that will result in a legal battle, a loss of time and or money. We will report any such activity to the relevant authorities. We will not ask you for your password or credit card number. If eBay gives us the option, we reserve the right to end an auction or sale early, and cancel the listing or bids at anytime. Read the item description carefully. We follow the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's guidelines for refunds. For more information, on your rights to a refund, contact the ACCC Information centre.

Unless otherwise stated or deemed mandatory by law, information contained on or made available through this listing is not intended to and does not constitute legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counselling under any circumstance, and we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or currency of the information contained in or linked to this listing; and your use of information on this listing or materials linked to the Site is entirely at your own risk; and all information is provided by us on an "AS IS" basis only; and we provide no representations and warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability and non-infringement; and you must not purchase and or use any item or service we provide for any situation where the failure of this item to operate as expected may result in losses or damages of any significance that may require compensation, including remorse. We are not there to supervise its usage; you are solely responsible for the use of any item or service we provide. Devices can fail to operate as expected at any time throughout its lifespan from the moment it is dispatched from us to a hundred years or more into the future. We cannot predict when it will fail due to the complex interactions that the device is exposed to constantly. If the device fails to perform as expected, you agree to stop using it immediately if it is safe to do so. If it fails to perform as expected during the warranty period, you agree not to spend any significant resources attempting to repair or supplement it, unless you are willing to sponsor such resources, including but not limited to financial resources and time.

The terms "us", "our" or "we" used in the listing refer to the owner(s) and staff member(s) and applicable entities trading under the business name of "Internetional Business And Logistics". This listing contains registered copyrighted text, images, trademarks and or registered trademarks of Internetional Business And Logistics and their original creators. Please do not use any of the text, logos, trademarks or images unless you have our, or their written permission.

Question: Can these sheets be used on Mugs and plates and solid objects?. Answer: The transfer paper needs fibres, micro fibres or micro grooves like fabric does. This is because the transfer paper needs to melt into such grooves/fibres to cling to the fabric and secure itself. Look under a magnifying glass at your intended transfer's destination. If the surface doesn't have these grooves or fibres, the transfer paper can't cling to it and chances are it won't work or won't stick well. It might work with certain wood materials or cardboard and paper decor, but we cannot confirm it due to the varying textures of such wood/ fabric items.

Question: Can these sheets be used with laser printers?. Answer: We stock transfer paper that can be used with certain laser printers in our other auctions. You should not use the transfer paper sheets being sold in this particular auction with laser printers.