{"title":"Silicone heat transfer for textiles","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eWith a silicone heat transfer you first make the print on a carrier and then transfer it onto the textile with a heat press. This lets you decorate finished garments, make tagless labels and work with small runs or awkward shapes that cannot be screen printed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #ffc107; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #856404; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ Temporarily an information page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #856404;\"\u003eThe products on this page are not yet active in our webshop. They are available on request through Silicones and More. Send us your application, the textile and the quantity you need, and we will prepare a quote or arrange a sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eHow does a silicone heat transfer work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA silicone transfer consists of several layers printed in mirror image onto a transfer film or transfer paper. First the visible face, then the colour layers and finally an adhesive layer that bonds to the textile during pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe result is an elastic, PVC free print that is just as wash resistant as a direct silicone print and lends itself well to 3D or high density effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003ePrint the colour and effect layers in mirror image onto the carrier and flash between layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eFinally print a silicone adhesive layer and, if required, sprinkle a hot melt powder onto the wet adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eCure the transfer so it can be stacked and stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003ePress the transfer onto the textile with a heat press and remove the carrier as specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSuitable products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eProperties according to manufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1d71b8; color: #fff; padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPATRANS BOND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e2K silicone adhesive for heat transfers, cured with ALPAPRINT CAT, can be combined with TUBASSIST ELASTOMELT SI hot melt powder and the NG pastes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTUBASSIST ELASTOMELT SI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHot melt powder sprinkled onto the adhesive layer for bonding during pressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eALPAPRINT CLEAR NG \/ WHITE NG \/ OPAQUE NG + ALPAPRINT CAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePrint pastes for the face and colour layers, OPAQUE NG also for 3D effects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCOLORMATCH SI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSilicone colours based on a reactive silicone polymer, dosage 1 to 20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSilicone Heat Transfer Inks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePVC and phthalate free, highly stretchable and opaque according to the manufacturer. Product codes not published, we match the system to your application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSILME-5500 BASE + SILME-6160 CATALYST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eThinner base (approx. 11 Pa·s) for label coating, 100:3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNanotech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCSILMENT colour pastes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eColour pastes for SILME, white approx. 10 %, up to 25 % on dark substrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e6ea; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBenefits of silicone transfers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible production:\u003c\/strong\u003e make transfers in advance and press them once the order comes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso for awkward spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e sleeves, collars, bags and finished garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagless:\u003c\/strong\u003e a soft, elastic neck label instead of an itchy textile label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC free and elastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cleaner alternative to plastisol transfers, also on stretch and sportswear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eTips for the best results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eChoose a carrier suitable for silicone and the press temperature. Test that the transfer releases cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eKeep the adhesive layer even and sprinkle the hot melt powder onto the still wet adhesive. Shake off excess powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eMatch press temperature, pressure and time to the textile and follow the TDS of the adhesive system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAlways test on your own fabric, especially coated or finished polyester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #41c0f0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eOnly wash and stretch the print after a full cure to judge adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a silicone transfer and flex film?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eFlex film is cut from a roll and has one fixed colour and thickness. A silicone transfer is printed, can have several colours and 3D effects and feels softer and more elastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eCan I store silicone transfers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eYes, fully cured transfers can be stacked and pressed later. Store them dry, dust free and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 3px solid #41c0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eDoes a silicone transfer bond to every textile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIt works well on cotton and most polyester and blended fabrics. Fabrics with a water repellent or silicone finish are more difficult. Always test in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003eRelated categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/siliconen-voor-het-bedrukken-van-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSilicones for printing on textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/3d-high-density-en-gel-prints-met-siliconen\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003e3D, high density and gel prints with silicone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/print-zeefdukken-op-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSilicone screen printing ink for textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/siliconen-flocklijm-voor-textiel\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003eSilicone flock adhesive for textiles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7f3ff 0%, #cce7ff 100%); border: 2px solid #1d71b8; border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003eRequest a heat transfer system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1d71b8; margin: 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eTell us what you want to make, on which textile and with which press. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@siliconesandmore.com\" style=\"color: #1d71b8;\"\u003einfo@siliconesandmore.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #6c757d; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eProduct information is based on the manufacturers' technical data sheets, brochures and websites (as of September 2026). Values are typical values and not a specification. Always consult the current TDS and test on your own textile and process. ALPATEC, ALPAPRINT and ALPATRANS are trademarks of CHT, SILME and CSILMENT are trademarks of Nano Tech Chemical Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/siliconesandmore.com\/en\/collections\/siliconen-heat-transfer-voor-textiel.oembed","provider":"siliconesandmore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}