Heat Transfer & Vinyl Printing
Premium heat transfer vinyl for custom names, numbers, logos & designs, on any fabric, any colour
What is Heat Transfer & Vinyl Printing?
Heat transfer printing uses precision-cut or digitally printed vinyl that is permanently bonded to garments using professional heat press equipment. It's one of the most versatile decoration methods available, perfect for individual names and numbers on team jerseys, bold single-colour logos, and specialty finishes like metallic, glitter, and holographic effects that no other printing method can achieve.
At T-Shirt Elephant, we offer multiple heat transfer options: cut vinyl (HTV) for crisp single-colour designs, printed vinyl for full-colour artwork, and specialty finishes including metallic gold and silver, glitter, reflective, glow-in-the-dark, flock (suede texture), and puff vinyl (3D raised effect). Each garment can be individually customised with unique text, numbers, or designs, making heat transfer the go-to choice for sports teams, corporate events, and personalised gifts across Canada.
Our Canadian production facility uses commercial-grade heat press equipment and premium vinyl materials to ensure every transfer is perfectly applied, properly bonded, and built to last through years of washing and wear. Whether you need 1 personalised hoodie or 500 team jerseys with individual names, we deliver it with free shipping on orders over $250 CAD.
Why Choose Heat Transfer Printing?
Individual Customisation
Every garment can have a unique name, number, or design. Perfect for team jerseys where each player needs personalised printing.
Specialty Finishes
Metallic, glitter, holographic, reflective, glow-in-the-dark, flock, and puff vinyl, effects no other method can match.
Any Fabric, Any Colour
Works on cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, performance wear, both light and dark garments with equal vibrancy.
Highly Durable
Professional-grade vinyl withstands 50+ washes. Won't crack, peel, or fade with proper care.
No Minimums or Setup Fees
Order 1 piece or 1,000. No screens, no plates, no setup costs, pay only for what you print.
Bold, Crisp Results
Precision-cut edges and solid colour fill produce clean, professional results, especially for text and logos.
Heat Transfer Vinyl Options
How Heat Transfer Printing Works
Design & Cut
Your design is precision-cut from premium vinyl using computer-controlled plotters, or printed for full-colour work.
Weed & Prep
Excess vinyl is carefully removed, leaving only your design on the carrier sheet.
Heat Press
The design is positioned on your garment and permanently bonded using professional heat press equipment.
Peel & Ship
Carrier sheet is peeled away, quality inspected, and shipped to your door across Canada.
Two Ways to Order
Have us press the transfers onto garments, or buy the transfers ready to press and apply them yourself. Both are made in our Toronto facility and priced in CAD.
Printed Heat Transfers
Full colour, contour cut, ready to press
at 10 × 10 in, priced live by size and quantity
- ✓ Photos, gradients, multi-colour logos
- ✓ Standard, puff and silicone vinyl
- ✓ 1 to 19.5 inches, any shape
Cut Vinyl Heat Transfers
One colour, cut and weeded, 8 finishes
glitter at 10 × 10 in, priced live by size, finish and quantity
- ✓ Names, numbers and lettering
- ✓ Glitter, puff, flock, metallic, hologram
- ✓ Glow in the dark and reflective
DTF Gang Sheets
Many designs on one film, priced by the inch
- ✓ Fill a sheet with as many designs as fit
- ✓ Full colour with a white base
- ✓ Press onto cotton, poly and blends
Want the garments pressed and finished by us? Ask for a quote and we price the garment and the application together, or browse all printed products.
Heat Transfer is Perfect For
Team Sports
Custom names and numbers for hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball, and every sport in between.
Dance & Cheer
Glitter and metallic vinyl for dance teams, cheerleading squads, and performance groups.
Corporate & Workwear
Individual name tags, job titles, and branding on uniforms and safety wear.
Personalised Gifts
Custom names on hoodies, jackets, and tees, perfect for birthdays, weddings, and special occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is heat transfer printing?
Heat transfer printing uses heat and pressure to apply vinyl or printed designs onto garments. Cut vinyl (HTV) is precision-cut from coloured vinyl sheets, while printed transfers allow full-colour photographic designs. Both produce durable, vibrant results on virtually any fabric.
What types of heat transfer do you offer?
We offer cut vinyl (solid colours), printed vinyl (full-colour), and specialty finishes including metallic gold/silver, glitter, holographic, reflective, glow-in-the-dark, flock (suede texture), and puff vinyl (3D raised effect).
What fabrics work with heat transfer?
Heat transfer vinyl works on virtually any fabric: cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, spandex, and performance wear. It also works equally well on both light and dark garments.
How durable is heat transfer vinyl?
Professional-grade HTV withstands 50+ washes when properly applied. Wash inside out on cold, tumble dry low. Our vinyl won't crack, peel, or fade under normal use.
Is heat transfer good for names and numbers?
Absolutely, heat transfer is the gold standard for sports team names and numbers. Each garment can have a unique name and number in any font, colour, and size. Perfect for team jerseys across Canada.
What is the difference between heat transfer and screen printing?
Heat transfer is ideal for individual customisation, small orders, and specialty finishes. Screen printing is more cost-effective for large bulk orders with identical designs. Heat transfer has no setup fees.
What is the minimum order?
No minimum. Order as few as 1 piece, each can be individually customised at no extra setup cost.
Can you do specialty finishes like glitter or metallic?
Yes! We offer metallic gold/silver, glitter, holographic, reflective, glow-in-the-dark, flock (suede texture), and puff vinyl (3D raised). These specialty finishes add a premium look impossible to achieve with other methods.
How does pricing work?
Pricing depends on the vinyl, the design size and the quantity, with no setup fee. Garments we press are quoted with the garment; ask for a quote. Ready-to-press transfers are priced live in our print studio, which shows every quantity break before you order.
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No minimums. No setup fees. Specialty finishes available. Free shipping over $250 CAD.
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