Crewneck sweatshirts and fleece-back garments require adhesion testing beyond what standard jersey programs demand. Every variable — weight, surface, placement — must be recorded in the brief and validated on a physical sample.
Weight, surface, and fiber blend — each affects adhesion and requires separate validation.
Chest, back, sleeve, and hem each have different construction and heat-press access requirements.
One complete physical sample on the actual garment before any bulk production commitment.
The crewneck chest panel is typically flat and accessible. Even pressure is achievable across most placement sizes when confirmed on the specific garment.
Hoods and kangaroo pockets create bulk behind the placement area that affects press pressure. Confirm access to the front panel with and without the hood folded.
Fiber content, fabric weight in GSM, surface texture (smooth, brushed, or looped), and any coating. Each affects adhesion.
Chest, back yoke, left chest, sleeve, or hem. Note distance from all seams, pockets, and construction features.
Confirm whether the placement area is accessible flat. Note any pocket, hood, or seam bulk that could affect press pressure.
Final artwork at production size, stone size and color selection, and coverage map. Use artwork you own or are authorized to use.
State sample quantity, whether you supply blank garments, and the approval criteria required before bulk release.
Total units, size breakdown, packing format (polybag, carton, pre-hung), destination, and required ship date.
Fleece and French terry sweatshirt fabrics can accept rhinestone transfers, but the looped or brushed surface requires adhesion testing on the actual garment. Application temperature, pressure, and dwell time must be validated on the specific fabric weight before bulk production.
Yes. Thick fleece-back sweatshirts may require longer dwell times or higher pressure to achieve consistent adhesion through the fabric. The heat-press setup approved on a sample must document the exact fabric weight and settings used.
Placement near seams, pockets, or waist bands requires confirmation that the heat press can apply consistent pressure across the placement area. Uneven surfaces produce inconsistent adhesion. Note all construction features near the planned placement in your brief.
Minimums depend on design complexity, stone count, size, color count, and packing. No universal figure applies. The written quote confirms the current minimum for the specific design and quantity requested.