#transfer paper

Great news : the DIY transfer paper I made passed the washing machine test ! Since I've been experimenting on my own and never saw anyone do this on the Internet, I'm gonna assume I invented the process ☺️.

If you’re like me and you don’t like to follow the trends (especially when it comes to clothing) then you will LOVE garment films! These films are so easy to use and can transform a bog standard t-shirt into something funky, with an actual design that you want. There have been so many times when I have walked into a shop or browsed online and found a top I have loved however, there is always one downfall – the printed design on top! I don’t know what it is these days, but I find that all fashion brands copy each other with the same cringey text/phrases and images printed on their clothing. Over time I have looked for numerous solutions to resolve the problem I have with clothing, and I have found the perfect answer, which is both inexpensive and fun to do, and that is garment films.

Numerous companies sell all kinds of garment films, from glitters and vibrant colours, even to carbon fibre effect, you can find many films on the market! Click here. Most garment films are made from transfer paper, using heat to transfer designs onto clothing. It’s that simple!

In this blog post, I have listed some ways in which you can use garment films. So, let’s get started…

1.      Personalised gifts

Garment films come in very handy when you’re wanting to make that perfect gift idea a little more personal. Whether you have got a baby shower or wedding anniversary coming up, you can use transfer films to create a gift that no one else will have. Even if you want to gift a funny t-shirt with an inside joke to your best mate, garment films can be printed with any design.

2.      Matching party T-shirts

Next, we have matching party t-shirts. Now, you may be thinking what are these? But have you ever witnessed a stag or hen do? That’s exactly what I mean, or if you have watched the inbetweeners movie, those are an example of matching party t-shirts (although I don’t expect yours to be as rude). Multiple designs can be printed onto any clothing item with garment films, so you are not limited with choices. You may even want to draw your own design!

3.      Holiday occasions

The Christmas holidays are a perfect example of when you might want a piece of clothing more personalised. Whether you need to prepare for a Christmas work do or have a Secret Santa to prepare for, garment films can set you out from the crowd. No one wants to see the same Christmas jumper making an appearance every single year! If you are interested in adding a bit of sparkle, there is no better time than now to try out glitter garment films. Even if you’re not preparing for Christmas, there are still so many other holiday dates to choose from including Easter, Halloween, Guy Fawkes, and Valentine’s day!

4.      Starting up a business

Setting up a business is probably one of the most common uses of garment films, using your own imaginative designs to sell to others. Garment films are a cheaper alternative to other printing methods such as screen printing, and for this reason, are popular with small businesses. If you are looking to start a clothing brand or want a new side hustle, these are a perfect starting point.

5.      You are not limited to clothing!

Although garment films are predominantly used on clothing items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies, they can also be printed on other items made out of the same fabric. One example I can think of is customised tote bags or canvas bags, which have grown in popularity this past year or so. You don’t even need to think of a new design, simply print what you have on your t-shirt onto a bag, and you’ll have a full collection of unique designs, personalised to you.

 And those are my top 5 ways in which you can use garment films! Now it’s time for you to get your creative juices flowing, and let your artistic side come through. Even if you can’t draw, type something up in a word document and print that out, overall it’s just a bit of fun!

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