ZN Apparel Manufacturers offers in-house heat transfer and vinyl decoration on all garment types — providing access to specialty finishes unavailable through standard screen printing. Metallic, flock, glitter, reflective, holographic and photo-real transfer options.
Heat transfer and vinyl decoration opens a range of effects that screen printing alone cannot achieve. ZN Apparel Manufacturers offers heat transfer as a standalone decoration method and as a complement to screen printing and embroidery — allowing brands to create multi-dimensional garments with contrasting textures and finishes on the same piece.
| Finishes | Metallic, flock, glitter, reflective, holographic |
| Application | Heat-pressed transfer paper / vinyl |
| MOQ | 100 units per design |
| Garment types | All garment types |
Pre-printed transfer paper applied to the garment using a heat press. Produces a result virtually identical to direct screen printing — useful when printing on a fully assembled garment where screens cannot access the print area.
Gold, silver and custom metallic foil applied to the garment surface using heat and pressure. Crisp, reflective metallic finish on any colour garment. Popular for premium fashion, festival and event apparel.
Velvet-like fibres applied to a heat-activated adhesive to create a soft, raised texture. Popular for streetwear logos and text where a premium tactile finish is desired without the cost of embroidery.
Retroreflective material applied by heat press for high-visibility applications. Popular for running apparel, safety workwear and night-event clothing.
Heat transfer and vinyl decoration is most effective when the correct transfer type is matched to the fabric and the design intent. ZN Apparel Manufacturers' decoration team advises on the best transfer method for your specific design during the quoting process — ensuring you get the finish you want at the most competitive cost.
Metallic, flock, glitter and reflective transfers are matched to your fabric and design intent by our in-house decoration team during quoting.
High-quality heat transfer is extremely durable when applied correctly and cared for properly. Plastisol heat transfers are comparable in wash durability to direct screen printing. Vinyl and metallic transfers may show edge lifting after many washes — proper wash instructions reduce this significantly.
Yes. A combination of direct screen printing and heat transfer elements on the same garment is a popular approach for adding specialty finishes to a standard screen print design. Both are applied in the same decoration run.