Description
This transfer features a charming retro-style Santa Claus with rosy cheeks, a winking expression, a fluffy white beard, and a soft pink Santa hat adorned with holly — all surrounded by delicate pink starburst sparkles in a warm vintage illustration style. It's a nostalgic, full-color ready to press DTF transfer — heat press and go.
Made for:
- Tee shirt makers and small shop owners building a retro Christmas collection that stands out from the standard red-and-green crowd.
- Crafting mamas personalizing holiday shirts for kids, cousins, or the whole family picture lineup.
- Nanas who love a kitschy vintage Christmas vibe and want matching looks for the grandkids.
Press it on:
- Hoodies, sweatshirts, and tees — the warm, muted vintage tones pop beautifully against deep or earthy garment colors like green, rust, or cream.
- Perfect for holiday markets and Christmas craft fairs where shoppers are hunting for something nostalgic and one-of-a-kind.
- Canvas tote bags — this retro Santa illustration looks like a vintage gift bag and carries the holiday spirit right into the season.
Open the press, pull the film hot, quick re-press to lock it in, and the next blank is already going on. It's a workflow that rewards you for moving fast — and the design looks just as good on shirt one as it does on shirt thirty for a Christmas collection run.
About Our Ready to Press DTF Transfers
Sweet Tee Transfers are premium Direct-to-Film (DTF) heat press transfers — vibrant, durable, and ready to press on cotton, polyester, and cotton/poly blends. No weeding required. Works on light and dark fabrics for any apparel.
DTF Transfer Pressing Instructions
Pre-press your garment to remove moisture and wrinkles before applying.
- Temperature: 300°F
- Time: 15 seconds, heavy pressure
- Peel: Hot peel immediately after pressing
- Repress: 5 seconds for best results
Do not use a Teflon sheet or Teflon bonnet between the heat platen and the transfer paper.
DTF Transfer Washing Instructions
- Wash inside out in cold water
- Tumble dry on low heat
Transfer Sizes
- Adult: 11" wide
- Youth: 9"
- Toddler: 7"
- Baby: 5"
- Pocket / Hat: 4"
Maximum height is 12". For narrow, tall designs, children's sizes are determined by height.
