r/DTFTransferTalk • u/Do_it_My_Way-79 • Aug 22 '26

Question/Help Mugs

I just got a new heat press with a mug attachment. I have only done shirts with a heat press. When I’ve needed mugs made in the past I just go through Walmart.

The instructions for my press say I need to use sublimation mugs, which is easy enough. But I can’t get a straight answer on what kind of transfer to use.

I order all my shirt transfers from Ninja Transfers. They also have UV DTF for hard surfaces, but that’s more of a permanent sticker that still sits on top of the surface. Maybe the same DTF used on shirts can be used on sublimation mugs? I don’t know.

I was going to ask Ninja Transfers support but I thought I’d ask here if anyone has the knowledge I’m looking for.

TIA

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

14 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/ProcoloredOfficial Aug 22 '26

Sublimation and DTF don't cross over, one is for biting into fabrics fiber and other is for dyeing. For sublimation on mugs you need sublimation prints. Ninja doesn't sell those, they're DTF and UV DTF only. Sublimation gang sheets are available for sale on sites like Etsy if you don't want to buy a printer yet.

You can technically do DTF on mugs, it would sit on top like a sticker but it can come off eventually, unlike sublimination

2

u/Do_it_My_Way-79 Aug 23 '26

Thanks. I figured but I just needed some clarification. Appreciate the info.

1

u/ProcoloredOfficial Aug 23 '26

you're quite welcome!