Warm Peel
Definition
What is warm peel?
A transfer application method where the carrier film is peeled after a brief cooling period of 5-10 seconds, when the transfer is warm but not hot. This method balances the benefits of both hot and cold peel techniques.
Where warm peel shows up on DTF Database
Guides on this site that cover warm peel, followed by guides on the related terms cold peel, hot peel.
DTF film is a PET release film that comes in matte vs glossy finishes and cold-peel vs hot-peel vs warm-peel release types. The film you choose affects the final look of the transfer, the press workflow, and the failure modes. A complete buyer's guide to DTF film types and what to use when.
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Read the articleThe order of DTF application: pre-press 3-5 seconds, position the transfer, press at the fabric's setting, peel as the film requires, then post-press.
Read the articleRelated terms
A transfer application technique where the carrier film is peeled away from the garment after the transfer has fully cooled to room temperature.
A transfer application method where the carrier film is peeled immediately after pressing while the transfer is still hot.