Can you use vinyl printing on polyester athletic wear?

Yes. Vinyl printing works well on polyester, nylon, spandex, and other synthetics, which is exactly what most athletic wear is made from. The trick is using a heat-transfer vinyl rated for lower temperatures.

• Use low-temperature HTV, roughly 270 to 290 degrees Fahrenheit, for heat-sensitive synthetics.
• Lower press heat prevents scorching and dye migration on polyester.
• Screen printing on polyester needs specialty low-bleed inks, which adds complexity.
• Vinyl is usually the simpler, more reliable route for jerseys and performance tops.

For names and numbers on team athletic wear, vinyl is a dependable choice that presses fast and stays put.