Avery Printable Stretchable Heat Transfer Paper for Light Fabrics, 8.5" x 11", Inkjet Printer, 5 Sheets (3302)

We used these stretchable transfer sheets to create custom jerseys for a charity ride. My husband road 328 miles in four days supporting local cancer treatment facilities, and we wanted to recognize the contributors who helped him raise more than $1,200 to support cancer patients as well as honoring loved ones who had battled cancer. The first jersey had been previous warn and washed. The transfer sheets worked like a charm--transferring cleanly without fading.The second jersey was brand new and had not been laundered. It took more time for the transfers to adhere, but eventually they did. I suspect there was some sizing chemical in the jersey and that, if I had had the time to launder it first, I would've had an easier time transferring on the second jersey. Key to the process (on both jerseys) seem to be allowing the transfers to cool almost completely before attempting to peel the backing. Due to the size/dimensions of the transferred images, it did take much longer than 30 seconds of heat to adhere them.The jerseys are made of 100% polyester and extremely stretchy by design. I was able to transfer onto the front, back and back pockets with just a little inventiveness to get the pockets flat enough for the transfer. The jerseys were worn on the ride and now have been worn a few times since and washed several times--inside out and hung on a rack to dry--without any peeling, cracking or fading of the images. We were pleased with the product, and I am buying them again to make additional jerseys for other cycling events.The only improvement I could suggest is to offer these in larger packets.

This product was easier to use than I expected. With an inkjet printer and iron, I was able to transfer beautiful pics for a memory quilt I am making. I have not washed it yet, but the transfer was seamless. Be sure to read the directions and keep the iron on the product for 5 minutes for a good result. I would recommend this product.

Worked great for me the first time, but I must agree -- **read ALL the instructions FIRST** and follow them carefully. You really MUST have high-quality non-fading ink, preferably name-brand, and a good printer, and a full-size iron. This, like all iron-on products, is intended for fabrics which handle high temperatures gracefully: cotton, linen & rayon. If your fabric has ANYthing that's not these fibers, TEST IT FIRST! High-cotton blends may work, may not. "Stretchable" means bias or knit - not elastic fibers in the fabric!****I've returned to purchase more and re-read some of the other reviews. To anyone who was talking about "peeling off" or "cracking" images after application - either you're talking about the STANDARD t-shirt transfer material (which is a very thin, fragile plastic) or you've got some serious problems with your iron or technique. This material is powder that is caked onto the carrier paper. The powder is mixed your ink and when you apply it, the excess powder brushes off. If you handle the pages roughly or bend them, the powder will flake off. (NOT peel!) It gives best results with vivid, saturated colors, as you *WILL* lose some contrast to the powder, and to the visibility of the base fabric when stretched.******* Back for another comment...Avery has apparently "tweaked" their formula for this product -- it is no longer the caked powder that I described above. But it is also not the crackable standard "light t-shirt transfer" which does still crack when stretched and will flake off over time if the item is machine-dried. I still prefer this product for any t-shirt application. (Now if they could only apply the stretchable technology to a white-background product for use on DARK fabrics....).

I was a little skeptical when I read all the reviews of people having trouble with these. I followed the instructions and ironed the shirt for 3 minutes, and then gave the corners another quick pass. Then after I let it sit for 3 minutes, I peeled back the the paper and nothing lifted. I think the key is to cut the corners into a round instead of leaving them sharp. That allows for a better seal and won't try to lift as much as a sharp corner. I just cut maybe an inch off each corner to round it wand it worked perfectly.

I love how easy these are to use. The instructions are simple and easy to understand taking complications out of making a shirt or any craft.