Glow-in-the-Dark Screen Printed Transfers

Glow-in-the-Dark transfers are part of our screen printed transfer line. They are printed onto gang sheets using real plastisol ink.

• Available as a single color print (Cannot combine colors on the same transfer)
• No color changes or distress
• Glow Classic appears as frosted, off-white in daylight and glows a brilliant green in the dark.
• Glow Apricot, Glow Pink, Glow Yellow, Glow Blue, Glow Green appear as these colors in daylight and will also glow with the traditional glow appearance in the dark. Depending on which ink color is chosen, the level of green/yellow glow appearance will vary in the dark.
• Under UV black light, the inks appear in a vibrant version of the ink color
• Works best on dark apparel
• To keep illuminated, the print can be recharged in normal room light
• Minimum Quantity: 6 sheets
• Maximum Size: 11.25″ x 14″
• Recommended Fabrics: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends

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Gang Sheets

• Sheet sizes: Standard 11.25" x 14"
• Add as many images to the sheet as you can fit
• Minimum 6 sheet order
• No color changes
• Available in Easy View® online designer
• Easy Prints, Vector, and Non-Vector pricing
• Single color only (6 stock color options to choose from)
• Rushes available

• 6 Sheet minimum order

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Order by 1 pm ET and your Glow-in-the-Dark order will ship the next business day!

Screen printed transfers require vector artwork.

You can send us vector artwork and we can print it as is or with adjustments.

You can send us raster (non-vector) artwork that we will redraw/convert to vector.

Send us the best artwork that you have.

.AI, .JPE, .JPEG, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PSD, .SVG, .TIF, .TIFF, and .TXT

Adobe Illustrator^® - all versions

Adobe Acrobat^® (PDF) - all versions

Adobe Photoshop^® - all versions

Jpgs (photos) - we will redraw these types of files in a vector format

• Size: Standard gang sheet size is 11.25″ x 14″.
• Text: Convert all text to curves/outlines
• Colors: We use spot colors for screen printing. You can use spot colors when creating art, but it is not required. Use consistent colors in your file.
• Line Thickness: minimum of .012″ for printed areas
• Show-Thru Thickness: minimum of .04″ for non-printing areas
• Special effects: Some special effects such as fades and shading can’t be produced with screen printing. Consider full color transfers if your art contains these.

Pre-Production:
Please check transfers carefully before heat-applying.

Set Temperature:
Set the press to 340°F

Pre-Heat Garment:
First, place the garment on platen, heat press for 3-5 seconds or until there is no more steam to remove wrinkles and moisture. Ensure there are no obstructions such as buttons, pockets, or seams. If there are, raise only the print area with a Print Perfect Pad.

Position & Press:
Place the transfer on the garment so that the ink side is facing down. Close the heat press and apply for 10 seconds.

Peel Warm:
Open the press. Wait 5 seconds and peel the carrier in a smooth, even motion.

Time: 10 Seconds

Temperature: 340°F

Pressure: Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)

Peel: Warm

Note: The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.

Do not use a cover sheet

"I love them! I printed all my solar eclipse shirts with glow in the dark. They look just like Goof Proof white, but in the dark they are a nice green color. Customers love it."

 - Beth Lynne Studio

"I have one from 2017 that still glows"

 - Connie Carver

"Thanks Transfer Express! This Glow in the Dark Transfer came out amazing!"

 - Frank Carr

"We just did an order with the glow in the dark for a group of paranormal investigators. They turned out great and they were so excited the shirts glowed."

 - Eddie Thompson

How do I get the transfer to glow in the dark?

Glow-in-the-Dark transfers will glow after being exposed to direct light and can be recharged doing the same. The glow will fade slowly in the dark over time.

What colors are the Glow transfers in daylight?

Glow Classic appears as frosted, off-white in daylight and glows a brilliant green in the dark. Glow Apricot, Glow Pink, Glow Yellow, Glow Blue, Glow Green appear as these colors in daylight and will also glow as a more a brilliant green in the dark.

What is the shelf life of your transfers?

The transfers have indefinite shelf life when stored in proper conditions. It is not recommended storing them in areas with high humidity or high temperature.

On what types of fabrics can screen printed transfers be applied?

Screen printed transfers can be applied to cotton, polyester, or poly/cotton blends.