How Long Do Screen Printed Transfers Last? | How To Store Your Unprinted Transfers

[@bobbihearn6168]

So while I'm waiting for my storage cabinet to come, I've currently placed all my transfers in a storage bin under the table where my heat press is set up. I also have kept them in their original boxes

[@transferexpress]

Great idea Bobbi! Sounds like they'll be nice and safe there and last for a good little while!

[@amypleticha7993]

Our business grew in transfers over night and I am looking for ideas. Currently they are in boxes and it can cause a lot of movement to get to the bottom box. I have been considering a rack that we use with our screen-printing inks. Stil doing research

[@transferexpress]

That's awesome to hear, we've heard a lot of similar stories about success with screen printed and digital heat transfers. We have seen quite a few apparel decorators using racks or shelves to store transfers, as long as it's in a climate controlled environment away from direct sunlight and temperature/humidity swings, screen printed transfers will last when stored like that.

[@mikeboyd1926]

I use goofproof and hotronix for years and I've never had a a transfer look anything like that on a shirt. What material is that shirt?

[@transferexpress]

This is the PC54, a 5.4oz 100% Cotton T-Shirt

[@ejayl13]

Would you recommend the clear storage bins and also should I buy ziplocks bags to put them in

[@transferexpress]

The clear storage bins would work completely fine as long as they are not in direct sunlight- Large ziplock bags could definitely help with high-humidity climates too!

[@jacquelineduclayan]

how long will the design last in the shirt? or how many washes?

[@transferexpress]

We test all of our transfers over 50 wash and dry cycles. Laundered correctly the print will outlast the shirt in most cases!

[@kellypeterson2690]

I've used 3 transfers from the sample kit and everyone had issues not adhering fully to shirts

[@transferexpress]

Oh no Kelly! What heat press are you using? Which transfer types were they?