Printing on trouser legs

How do I print on trouser legs?

Sometimes, issues can arise when applying heat transfer near on trouser legs. That’s because applying a transfer requires that the area the heat plate is pressed against is completely smooth and even. There are a few things to bear in mind in order to achieve a good result.

For the best result, we always recommend placing the sub-plate inside the garment and trouser legs are no exception. A recommended sub-plate to use for applications on trouser legs is our art. no. 2003 that measures 38×15 cm.

We have produced a list showing you step-by-step how to successfully apply your transfer prints on trouser legs. Follow the steps shown below.

Preparation

Start by configuring your transfer to the recommended settings according to the product you have chosen. Then adjust the pressure on the machine based on the size of the sub-plate being used. We recommend a pressure of 2–3 bar for a small sub-plate and 5–6 bar for a large sub-plate on the transfer press.

Since a trouser leg is elongated, we recommend art. no.: 2003 SUBPLATE MEDIUM SIZE 38X15CM that can easily be placed inside the trouser leg to achieve a flat area.

Preheating the garment

Make sure your trousers are lying straight and flat, and that there are no seams, pockets or buttons in the way of the area you are applying the transfer to. The entire surface touching the base plate must be lying smooth to ensure a good result.

We recommend preheating the garment for at least 5 seconds before the transfer print is applied. Preheating makes the garment shrink, giving you a nice flat area that the print can stick to properly.

Raising the area with a rubber pad

To avoid seams, zips and buttons and achieve the best possible result, you can also place an appropriate size rubber pad inside the trouser leg. When using rubber pads, you may need to reduce the pressure on your heat press to less than 2 bar (depending on the size).

Applying the heat transfer

Place your transfer on the trouser leg and begin applying. Our transfer presses automatically end the application when the set time ends.

ATTENTION! On heat presses not manufactured by us, you may need to end the application manually.

Remove the carrier

Once the transfer is complete, remove the transfer carrier. When using STARK & FLEX Heat Transfer, the carrier can be removed while it’s still warm. When using REFLEX Heat Transfer, the transfer carriershould only be removed once it’s cold.

Check your transfer

Once you have finished applying your transfer, we always recommend running your hand over the transfer to ensure that the adhesive has melted correctly. You will easily be able to tell if the adhesive has not melted correctly. If this happens, place a piece of protective paper (art: 3016) on top with the matte side facing down and run the heating iron over it for 10 seconds. Then immediately remove the protective paper and your application is complete.