Heat transfer decals, or thermal transfers as they are sometimes called, are pre-printed graphic images that are bonded to the part/substrate using heat and pressure. The image is printed on a carrier that releases the decal to the part under the heat and pressure of the hot stamping equipment used to apply the decals.
The heat transfer decal is more permanent and resistant than other decorating methods. Although our decals and labels are most often applied to textiles and apparel, they also perform well on leather, rubber and graphite.