Goof Proof Watermark custom heat transfers

Goof Proof® Watermark Screen Printed Transfers

Add a subtle shine that makes any design pop

Goof Proof® Watermark takes our best-selling Goof Proof® screen-printed transfer to the next level.

Using a special-effect gloss ink, this unique finish creates a sleek, watermarked look that catches light and draws attention to details in your artwork.

Add polish and professionalism to your prints without complicated steps or graphic design skills. Goof Proof® Watermark gives decorators a simple way to highlight design elements like logos, mascots, or patterns with a premium gloss accent.

It’s perfect for creating apparel that stands out while maintaining the same soft screen printed finish that customers love.

Available in 31 stock colors plus Watermark gloss effect.
Printed with phthalate-free plastisol ink.
Recommended fabrics: cotton, polyester, and cotton/poly blends.
Durable, wash-tested finish that lasts the life of the garment.
Adds a subtle shine to highlight design elements
Same soft feel as standard Goof Proof®
Applies in seconds with hot peel, low-temp settings.
Clear carrier sheet for easy placement and alignment.
Order as gang sheets (12.5" x 17.5").
No setup fees – cost-effective for small or bulk orders.
2 Day Turnaround

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Product Specs and Ordering Info

31 Colors: Black, Bubblegum Pink, Carolina Blue, Cement, Charcoal, Columbia Blue, Dark Brown, Dark Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly, Maize, Maroon, Mid Blue, Midnight Blue, Navy, Neon Blue, Neon Green, Neon Lime, Neon Orange, Neon Pink, Neon Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal, Tennessee Orange, Texas Orange, Vegas Gold, White, and Yellow

Order on Easy View: choose from customizable layouts or upload your artwork.
Multi-color gang sheet designs with no common backing color will be printed with a thin clear outline (.02" visible)
The gloss/shine effect can be present where there is an ink color.

Applies to Cotton, Polyester, Cotton/Poly Blends
No color changes available
No rushes available
Color matches available: $40 per color, per order
Cut option available: $.20 per image

Artwork Guidelines

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.

1. Size: Large gang sheet size at 12.5" x 17.5".

2. Text: Convert all text to curves/outlines before sending.

3. 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.

4. Ink Colors
Line Thickness: minimum of .009″ for printed areas.
Show-Thru Thickness: minimum of .034″ for non-printing areas.

5. Watermark Areas
Line Thickness: minimum of .016″ for printed areas.
Show-Thru Thickness: minimum of .04″ for non-printing areas.

6. 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.

We accept the following file types:

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

Adobe Illustrator® - all versions
Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) - all versions
Jpgs (photos) - we will redraw these types of files in a vector format
Photoshop® - all versions

Tips / Application

Pre-Production

Please check transfers carefully before heat-applying.

Set Temperature

Set the press to 320°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 face down on the garment. Close the heat press and heat for 10 seconds.

Peel Hot

Open the press and peel the carrier immediately within 1-2 seconds, with no hesitation.

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

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Temperature

320ºF
Time

10 Seconds
Pressure

Medium/Firm 6-8 (60-80 psi)
Peel

Hot peel – immediately within 1-2 seconds with no hesitation.

The special ink from the watermark effect will remain on the carrier sheet after application. This is normal and does not affect performance. Discard as usual.
Do not use a cover sheet or upper platen cover. These can block heat from reaching the transfer.

Questions

What is a gang sheet?

A gang sheet is a transfer sheet with more than one image on it, and all the same ink color. The images can be the same art just different size or different images. To use, you simply cut out the image needed and apply. Because we are putting more than one image on the sheet, a gang sheet can be very economical.

How do your prints compare to screen printing?

Our Goof Proof®, Goof Proof® Premium, Goof Proof® Watermark, Elasti Prints®, Hot Split Retro, Glow-in-the-Dark, AquaTru, Reflective, Silicone, and Puff transfers are all screen printed using plastisol or water-based inks. Our transfers are just as durable as direct screen printing.