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Custom Rub On Transfers

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Generally, we don’t provide a proof or samples before going into production on an order. However, if we see any issues with artwork or file setup we will reach out for clarification before going to production.

Custom rub on transfers are going to work best in an indoor climate controlled environment. A clear coat can be used to add an extra layer of protection, but best results are going to be indoors and away from the elements.

Yes, custom rub on transfers can be produced in metallics, fluorescents, and other spot colors. We work primarily from the Pantone Solid Coated color book. If the color you need is not in that book, let us know what you’re looking for, and we can probably still produce it.

Custom rub on transfers can be removed a couple of different ways depending on how well they’re adhered. They can be peeled up by placing an aggressive tape over top of the transfer. Acetone can also be used to remove them. If neither of those options work, you can sand / paint over top of them.

No, custom rub on transfers can be used to produce lettering, as well as any spot color graphics.

No, we don’t stock any fonts, letters, graphics, etc. Everything is custom made to order in the USA.

Custom rub on transfer graphics and designs can be incredibly detailed and intricate. The biggest limiting factor is line weight. In order to ensure that a line will come out on the final transfer, we recommend a line weight of at least 1pt. Lines below that threshold may start to break, or just not reproduce.

Custom rub on transfers adhere to the surface you’re installing on via a pressure sensitive adhesive. Secure your transfer in place using tape, and then rub over top of the graphic using a blunt tool. Burnishing tools and bone tools work well for application, but any hard, blunt object can work.

Unused custom rub on transfers typically have a shelf life of about 6 months to 1 year before the adhesive starts to degrade. After that timeframe, they’re generally still usable, but it might take extra effort in the application. Once applied, custom rub on transfers can last years without issue. After application, a spray on clear coat can be used to further protect the transfer and increase lifespan.

The cost of custom rub on transfers vary. The main factors influencing the cost are the sheet size being produced and the total number of colors. An 8.5″ x 11″ sheet in black or white is going to be the least expensive to produce. As sheet size increases, or colors are added the cost also increases.

It is possible to have multiple colors in a single design. The absolute maximum is six spot colors. Gradients, photos, etc. are not possible with this process, and cannot be reproduced.

The minimum order quantity is one sheet. The smallest sheet size being 8.5″ x 11″.

Vector files work best, so Adobe Illustrator and PDF files are preferred. PSD, PNG, and JPG files can also work as long as the resolution is 600dpi or greater. If you have any questions about your artwork, you can send us your file directly for review before placing an order.

We produce these in predetermined sheet sizes ranging from 8.5″ x 11″ up to 18″ x 24″. As long as it fits on a sheet, it can be produced. Multiple smaller graphics can be grouped together on a single sheet as well.

Most orders are completed and shipped out within 3-5 business days. If you have a deadline that’s sooner than that, please reach out to us directly, and we’ll see if we can accommodate an expedited order.

Custom rub on transfers apply best to smooth, rigid surfaces. They can be applied to surfaces with light texturing, but it takes extra care during the application. They will not apply well to any rough, or highly flexible surface.

All orders are produced and shipped out of Los Angeles, CA. Orders within the US are shipped out via Fedex 2-Day. Orders going to Canada are shipped out via Fedex / UPS ground. If you’d like to place an order and you’re outside of the US / Canada please reach out before placing an order. We’d be happy to assist you, but there will likely be additional shipping costs. All orders are packaged and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box to prevent damage during shipment.

All About Transfers

How durable is a Rub on Transfer

We have different types of Rub on Transfers. The process for our Dry Rub on Transfers is designed to cost effectively produce custom and multiple different designs at the same time with no minimum order. These transfers are not abrasion resistant & can be scratched off. However when properly applied to a receptive surface they can be considered permanent.. For Mockups, Prototypes or other applications that will require regular handling, a clear coating or lamination can be applied making the transfers a perfect solution for almost any application.

Satin, Semi Gloss & Gloss. Currently only Satin is available to order on line.

Contact us to let us know which finish you need.

A Dry Rub on Transfer is an image printed on a translucent sheet. The image has a coating of adhesive on it’s back. The image is transferred from the translucent sheet onto another surface by applying light pressure in a rubbing motion. The transfer can be applied to most dust, grease and oil free surfaces.

The transferred image of a Rub-On-Transfer.com transfer appears as if it was printed directly to the item. Dry rub on transfers are referred to as DRY because they are applied dry, without the need for any liquid. A Rub-On-Transfer.com transfer is not a label, a water-slide decal or a T-Shirt heat Transfer

Important qualities to look for in a transfer are;

A transfer that is opaque, not transparent, therefore it can be applied to a surface of any color without changing the color of the rub on transfer. A transparent yellow transfer applied to a black surface would allow the black surface underneath to show through the transfer, effectively making the yellow rub down transfer image almost black.
A rub on transfer where only the image transfers, a transfer where there is no clear or white border around image that needs to be trimmed, otherwise it is essentially a label. Transfers of this type are not very practical if you have to trim around each and every shape before applying it to the surface of your choice.
A transfer with an image that is at a very high resolution, this will ensure sharp well defined text, lines and images.
Custom Dry Rub On Transfers from Rub-On-Transfer.com offer all of the above & many other options and features needed to produce quality transfers for your projects.

The transferred image of a Rub-On-Transfer.com transfer appears as if it was printed directly to the item. Dry rub on transfers are referred to as DRY because they are applied dry, without the need for any liquid. A Rub-On-Transfer.com transfer is not a label or a water-slide decal.

Rub on Transfer costs are determined by 3 factors. Chose from several options for each factor, all designed to give you the greatest set of choices to meet your needs.

The 3 Factors are:

  1. The Transfer Sheet Size
  2. How quick does the transfers sheet need to be Ready to Ship
  3. How many Duplicate Copies do you need?
    (see Duplicate Copies VS Product quantity)

Order & Design Online Dry Rub on Transfer sheet

Order & Design Online Dry Rub on Transfer sheet

Dry Rub on Transfer sheets at the Lowest Cost with the Greatest Choices of Sheet Sizes & Delivery Speeds

Foil Transfers have a gloss, MIRROR like appearance. They are created from Hot-stamping foils.

They are UNLIKE that of a Metallic Transfers which have minute metallic particles.
The appearance of Metallic transfers closely resembles that of metallic paint.

Metallic Transfers are offered as custom matches as well as the Stock colors Gold & Silver
The pantone references for the Metallic Dry Rub on transfers would be PMS 871 Gold & PMS 877 Silver

Artwork Preparation

The Rub on Decal Transfers will be produced at the same size as the size of the Graphics in your document. Raster documents must be supplied at their final Sheet Size at a high enough resolution. If you have a graphic you need to be resized, we can resize and populate the rub on transfer sheet size with as many as will fit.

Once your transfer graphics are applied, the rub on transfers will appear as they do in your File, Document or Artwork. The size of the transfers will also be precisely that of the graphics in your document. Transfer should be Black as the color of the transfer is determined by which Transfer Product you order. It can be said that, once your transfer graphics are applied, what you see in your document is What You See Is What You Get known by the acronym WYSIWIG. With this in mind do not mirror or reflect your graphics if this is not how you what them to appear once transferred. For White transfers, do not make white graphics on a black background.

Templates save time & costs with repeatable consistent results.

Our templates have all the necessary presets made and the unnecessary elements removed. When an application is opened and then a new document is created, that new document is actually a template. There may be no content but numerous Parameters such as the default Font, Page Size & Orientation have been preset for even the simplest of applications. Enter Print Design Software and the possible configurations become exponential. While many settings may not appear important for the routine creation of documents printed onsite, the layout of the text can change when printed offsite on another system. The font used in the original document may be substituted for a completely different font style if the other system opening the document does not have the exact same font from the same font company. While our templates cannot solve the font issue, they take care of almost everything else.

To benefit and inherit all the template prests, launch your software and use the application’s OPEN command from the main menu. If the application will not OPEN the template, ensure that system is set to show all readable files. If the template does appear then try the applications IMPORT command from the main menu. An alternative to launching the template from within the application would be to locate the template file, Right Click and choose Open With and choose your application if it is present. In this manner, the application should use all the compatible presets.

If the template will not open with your preferred application, try the other template file formats. It may be possible to copy /paste, place or link to the templates but this method should only be used as a last resort because some of the settings will not be inherited.

Custom Dry Rub On Transfer templates for Document, File & Artwork Creation can be found here

No Shades, Shadows, Tones, Transparency or Gradients of a color can be used in your Rub On Transfer graphics. The typical process for producing rub on is not ideal for imaging the small dots of the color that would be required to produce the Shades, Shadows, Tones or Gradients of a color.

Rub On Transfer Decals have No Tones of color. The color of your graphic will be imaged from a single solid color. Known as spot color printing, a color such as green is produced from a single color green ink and not from overprinting two color Yellow & Cyan to achieve the green.

All Ready & Set to Go

More than just for the Transfer Sheet Size, Custom Rub On Transfer Creation Templates have all the necessary presets made and the unnecessary elements removed.

  1. The Color Mode is set
  2. Resolution is set
  3. Sheet Size is set

Many small transfer sheet files we receive are made on an 8.5×11 sheet. If the correct size is used we can be certain a sizing error has not occurred.

Ordering and Policies

The only minimum would be 1 sheet at the smallest sheet size of 8 ½ x 11

It is said that, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”.”. However, we suspect that it was not the intention of the others who have copied, almost word for word, & even the capitalization of some of our Taglines, product & service descriptions. As a matter of record, let be known that this duplicate or near duplicate content was created by us. We are now adding the ™ & © to our Taglines, Product & Service descriptions to call to everyone’s attention that these Taglines, Product & Service descriptions are original to us and all content is copyrighted and may not be used without our express written consent.

Shipping

Custom Dry Rub on Transfer sheet can ship the next day.

We have the highest quality, easiest to apply, Lowest Cost Rub on Transfers at any service delay you need.

Our pricing includes shipping your custom rub on transfers using Federal Express 2 day service.
So with a 3 to 5 day production you will see your finished graphics in 5 to 7 business days if you need it fast you can purchase our next day service and pay for an upgrade to overnight FedEx.

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