All Purpose Sport Screen Printed Tagless Neck Labels
All Purpose Sport Screen Printed Tagless Neck Labels are screen printed transfers that give brands a soft, professional inside-neck print instead of an itchy tag or shiny DTF. These single-color labels create a clean, official retail finish with a smooth, matte look that feels like part of the fabric and keeps your branding consistent across styles.
Made for both comfort and durability, these labels have some stretch, are designed to resist cracking, and apply at lower temperatures that work well on heat sensitive fabrics like polyester and swimwear. Whether you’re building a clothing line, printing team gear, or creating private label merch, these tagless neck prints help your garments feel better and look more professional than sewn tags or plastic-feeling transfers.
Key Features
- Single-color screen-printed
- Durable print made to handle repeated washing
- Matte soft screen print feel without the plastic, shiny DTF-style finish
- Some stretch to move with performance fabrics without cracking
- Versatile: works on most fabrics including cotton, polyester, blends, and many heat sensitive fabrics like swimwear
- Applies between 280°F and 320°F
- Easy application; can be applied with a heat press, home iron, or small craft press
- Free shipping included
- Ships within 2–3 business days after artwork approval
- Need a design? Basic neck label layouts can be created for you
Application & Care ➔
Application Instructions
- Set heat press to required temperature and pressure.
- Once temperature is reached, press the bottom platen for 5-10 seconds. (only for first press)
- Set and align garment, then press for 5 seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles.
- Set and align transfer, press for required time.
- Peel cold wait at least 30 seconds or until room temperature is reached.
Home iron, Easy/Mini Press Application
- Wool setting on iron or between 300-320 degrees.
- Use a flat surface/matt (ironing boards don’t work)
- Press garment for a few seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles
- Press for at least 12 seconds while applying some pressure
- Wait for about 20-30 seconds to peel.
If you peel while it’s still hot it won’t release from the transfer film but if you wait too long, it will be a rougher release.
A couple degrees over room temperature (after 20-30 seconds) will give you a smooth release.
*** Always do a test run to make sure everything is good we are not responsible for damaged garments***
Care Instructions***
- Wash Cold Inside Out to avoid abrasion
- Best if Hang Dry or No Heat if Must Tumble Dry Low or no Heat
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Iron Imprint/Transfer
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Best Not to use fabric softener
Tips
- For heat sensitive fabrics do 280 degrees for 12 seconds
- For faster production do 320 degrees for 8 seconds
- For use with home iron, mini/easy press aim for 300-320 degrees for at least 12 seconds
Artwork Requirements ➔
Print Ready Basics
You don’t need a label ready we can create one for you!
Your artwork prints as submitted, including size, spelling, and layout.
- Upload the file at the exact size you want it printed.
- If resizing is needed, include the exact width and height in your order notes.
- Artwork is uploaded in the correct orientation and not mirrored.
- Backgrounds are transparent unless a background is intended to print.
Preferred File Types
Vector artwork produces the cleanest edges and most consistent results.
Preferred (Vector)
Also Accepted
For raster files, artwork is provided at 300 dpi at final print size.
Canva Users
If you design in Canva, export your file as PDF Print for best results.
Color Setup
General Purpose transfers are produced using spot colors.
- Use solid colors when possible.
- Only include white when white ink is intended to print.
- If your file colors do not match what you want printed, list the intended colors in the order notes.
Minimum Detail Requirements
To prevent small details from filling in or breaking, artwork meets these minimum tolerances.
- Minimum printed line thickness: 1 pt or 0.014 in
- Minimum negative space: 2 pt or 0.028 in
Artwork below these tolerances may print heavier, fill in, or lose detail.
Text Requirements
All text is converted before submission to prevent font issues.
- Illustrator: convert text to outlines
- Photoshop: convert text to shapes
Converted text is no longer editable as live text.
Effects and Fine Detail Notes
Screen printed transfers are best for clean, solid artwork.
- Gradients, fades, shadows, and transparency effects may not reproduce as intended.
- Thin strokes and tiny “holes” inside letters can close up if they fall under minimum tolerances.
Files Not Accepted
Files from Cricut design tools, Windows Paint, Apple Paintbrush, and similar generic programs often do not separate cleanly for screen printing and may not be usable as submitted.
If anything is questionable, the fastest path is sending the best file available and including the intended print size.
Shipping & Turnaround ➔
Most orders with single-color, vector-ready artwork are produced in 2–3 business days.
Orders with non-vector artwork usually add one extra business day. If the file is low quality or the artwork is complex, turnaround can take longer.
Multi-color orders and higher quantities may also require additional production time.
Shipping From New Jersey
Order Cutoff Time
Cutoff is Monday–Friday at 1:00 PM ET. Orders placed after 1:00 PM ET or on weekends begin processing the next business day.
