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Image that can be transferred to fabric by the application of heat and pressure
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Iron on transfers are images that can be imprinted on fabric. They are frequently used to print onto T shirts. On one side is paper, and on the other is the image that will be transferred in reverse. The image is printed with iron on transfer inks. After placing the iron on transfer on the fabric and pressing with an iron or a heat press, the image is transferred to the fabric. There are two primary types of iron on transfer inks: plastisol type and sublimation type. Plastisol type inks are thick with a lacquer base. Transfers made with plastisol type inks will result in a flexible image on the fabric with a feel similar to rubber. Sublimation type inks use dyelike pigments that can be transferred to polyester and nylon fabrics. Transfers made with sublimation type inks literally transfer the pigments to the fabric and the pigments bond permanently to the fabric fibers.

There are primarily two types of iron on labels: a form of material tape; and a form of vinyl similar to that used on graphic t shirts. With the vinyl type the objective is to effectively melt the label onto the cloth so the label and garment become one, hence a permanent bond. The application of a label typically takes about 10–15 seconds for the label to become one with the garment and then a few minutes to cool.

Iron on appliques are decorative embroidery items with a melt glue backing.

Fijian artist Joana Monolagi uses iron on fabrics in her traditional barkcloth weaving.