Custom TPU Heat Transfer Labels for Apparel
TPU heat transfer labels are custom-printed, HF-embossed brand patches that are fixed to a garment by heat press instead of stitching, and this guide gathers the formats, brief inputs and production facts behind custom label printing for apparel, uniforms and accessories. If your next programme needs custom product labels with a flat, sewn-badge-free finish, the modules below tie each buying decision — format, artwork, compliance, order size — back to item TPU#6 and the Dongguan factory that produces it.
TPU#6 spec snapshot
Six facts decide how a custom TPU label is quoted and produced. Scan them first, then use the modules below to turn them into a brief.
- Premium TPU material
A flexible patch with a lightweight, minimal profile that sits close to the fabric surface.
- HF craft with embossed logo
Embossed detail formed in HF craft, then applied by heat transfer for a flat, clean finish without sewing.
- Silicone heat transfer adhesive
Used in conjunction with the TPU material to strengthen bonding and reduce the risk of peeling or cracking.
- EURO Reach standards as of 2023
All raw materials strictly conform to EURO Reach standards as of 2023 and the product is REACH-compliant.
- Logos and colours as per artwork
Patch dimensions and colour schemes are fully customisable to your own design files.
- Often provided before mass production
Approval commonly happens on a sample before the batch is run at the factory.
How an HF-embossed TPU label is built
TPU#6 is offered as a custom TPU badge and a TPU transfer label, both produced in HF craft. Understanding the three elements below is what lets you brief a design that survives the heat press and the wash drum.
- TPU face layer The flexible polymer body of the patch — lightweight and low profile, so it bends with a collar, cuff or pocket rather than stiffening it.
- Embossed logo detail Precision HF craft forms the raised lettering. Sharp detail and consistent depth are maintained because the relief comes from the tooling, not from print overprint.
- Silicone heat transfer adhesive Combined with the TPU material to enhance bonding strength and flexibility. This is the layer that keeps the patch in place through repeated wash cycles and reduces peeling or cracking.
What to send us: copy-paste spec checklist
Copy these six lines into your inquiry, fill them in, and the team can price your custom TPU heat transfer labels without a round of clarifying emails.
- Artwork or logo file
Logos and colours are produced as per your artwork, so send the source file plus a flattened reference view.
- Patch dimensions and shape
Give width and height in millimetres and describe the outline — rounded rectangle, custom die shape or badge form.
- Colour reference
Add a Pantone number or equivalent reference for every colour in the design.
- Application surface
Tell us the material the label will sit on and where — collar, cuff, pocket, packaging insert or display.
- Order volume band
State roughly where you sit so the quote can be built for a small run or a wholesale batch.
- Target garment and programme
Sportswear, corporate uniform, fashion accessory or retail display — it shapes the format recommendation.
From brief to delivered batch
Four stages stand between your artwork and a finished order of TPU#6 labels.
- Step 01 Send the brief
Artwork, dimensions, colour reference, application surface and volume band go to the team through the inquiry form.
- Step 02 Artwork proof
The embossed detail, colour scheme and outline are confirmed against your file before anything is produced.
- Step 03 Sample approval
Samples are often provided before mass production so adhesion, depth and colour can be checked on your own fabric.
- Step 04 Batch production
Batch customisation runs at the Dongguan factory, with expedited manufacturing available when your launch date is fixed.
Compliance and durability, claim by claim
What the product page states, and the evidence behind each statement — the section your compliance and review colleagues will ask for.
Small runs or wholesale — and where the label fits
TPU#6 is set up for both ends of the order spectrum, which changes how you brief the job rather than whether you can place it.
Small runs
- Supported alongside wholesale orders on the same product page.
- Best suited to pilot programmes, capsule drops and single-colourway launches.
- Samples are often provided before mass production, so a small run can be validated first.
- Batch customisation means your artwork, not a stock design, drives the label.
Wholesale and batch customisation
- Bulk quantities are produced at the Dongguan factory.
- Expedited manufacturing is available when a delivery window is tight.
- Patch dimensions and colour schemes are fully customisable across the batch.
- Suited to automated heat press workflows and as a direct replacement for sewn badges.
Match your job to the right specification
Three typical buying situations, the specification detail that matters in each, and the decision that follows.
Sportswear and kit branding
- Scenario
- Player kit and training wear that is washed constantly and must not scratch or stiffen against the skin.
- Spec that matters
- Silicone heat transfer adhesive combined with TPU material, plus adhesion retained through repeated wash cycles.
Decision: use the TPU transfer label on collars, cuffs and pockets where you want flat branding with no needle holes.
Uniforms replacing a sewn badge
- Scenario
- Corporate or institutional uniforms moving away from stitched badges and their associated needle damage and bulk.
- Spec that matters
- Embossed logo patch with sharp detail and consistent depth, compatible with automated heat press workflows.
Decision: choose the embossed TPU badge format when raised, dimensional branding is the point of the detail.
Retail, packaging and POS
- Scenario
- Brand marks that leave the garment and travel onto packaging inserts, point-of-sale displays or merchandising materials.
- Spec that matters
- Logos and colours produced as per your artwork, with patch dimensions and colour schemes fully customisable.
Decision: confirm the receiving surface when you send artwork, so the team can confirm the application method suits it.
Request a quote for custom TPU heat transfer labels
Send your artwork and application details and the team will come back with a quote for item TPU#6. Quantity, colour choices and patch dimensions are open, and both small runs and wholesale batches can be quoted in the same inquiry.
- Product reference for your inquiry: TPU#6
- Custom logos, colours, patch dimensions and shapes per your artwork
- Samples often provided before mass production
- Batch customisation and expedited manufacturing from the Dongguan factory
- Raw materials conforming to EURO Reach standards as of 2023
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View productFrequently Asked Questions
what is the minimum order quantity for tpu heat transfer labels?
the product page does not publish an moq. both small runs and wholesale orders are supported for tpu#6, so send your artwork, dimensions and expected volume band and the team will confirm the minimum quantity for your programme.
can i get a sample before committing to a full order?
samples are often provided before mass production. your sample is built from your own artwork, patch dimensions and colour reference, so prepare those first; sample scope, cost and timing are confirmed with the team.
how long does production take?
lead time is not stated on the product page. batch customisation and expedited manufacturing are available from the dongguan factory, so confirm the schedule for your specific order with the team before you lock in a launch date.
what artwork information do you need from me?
send your logo or artwork file, the patch dimensions and shape, a pantone or equivalent colour reference, the surface the label will be applied to, your order volume band and the target garment. that set is enough for the team to prepare a quote.
will the label stay attached after repeated washing?
tpu#6 is designed to maintain adhesion through repeated wash cycles and to withstand standard wear and laundering protocols. the silicone heat transfer adhesive works with the tpu material to reduce peeling and cracking; follow the care guidance supplied with your order, since the substrate and wash programme still affect results.
what is the difference between a tpu badge and a tpu transfer label?
both tpu#6 formats are made in hf craft. the badge format is an embossed patch with raised logo detail, while the transfer label is applied flat to the garment by heat press. tell the team which finish you want and they will confirm the matching format for your artwork.
