Custom Heat Transfers

30+ Materials & Process Options

Start with the main CSTAR product family, then narrow the material or process

This directory is built for B2B buyers comparing custom rhinestone transfers, patch families, label details and supporting heat transfer materials. CSTAR’s fastest quote path starts with rhinestone, patch and label-led routes first, then moves into 30+ supporting material and process options only when they better fit the artwork or application.

Main sellers Rhinestone transfers, embroidered patches, chenille, silicone, TPU, leather patches and labels.
Best for Apparel brands, print shops, embroidery factories, schools, teams and repeat sourcing buyers.
Quote inputs Artwork, finished size, quantity, target price, target delivery date and shipping country.
How to use this page Pick the closest family first, then send the design so CSTAR can confirm MOQ, route and lead time.
Rhinestone transfer reference
Embroidered patch reference
Chenille patch reference
Silicone patch reference
TPU patch reference
Leather patch reference

Main focus: rhinestone and patch-led programs first, with 30+ supporting transfer materials and processes available after artwork review. Printable and DTF routes stay later unless full-color artwork is clearly the best fit.

Use the directory like a buyer decision tree

Each card below opens a more focused landing page. If the artwork could fit more than one route, start with the closest finished look or construction and CSTAR will recommend the best material, process or patch route after review.

Supporting transfer material & process families

Choose by handfeel, raised structure or print method

Use this group when the buyer is deciding by material handfeel, raised thickness, metallic finish or printable artwork rather than by a finished patch product. These entries now go directly to the more specific material or printable pages.

PU transfer material route
Classic film route PU Transfer Material For clean logo, lettering and standard apparel decoration where clarity and flexibility matter more than sparkle or raised effect.
Flock transfer material route
Soft-touch route Flock Transfer Material For a warmer, softer and more tactile surface than standard PU when the buyer wants a retro or varsity handfeel.
Glitter transfer material route
Sparkle film route Glitter Transfer Material For brighter decorative shine in a film format when the buyer wants sparkle without using individual stones or sequins.
Foil and stretchable foil route
Metallic film route Foil & Stretchable Foil For metallic shine, reflective contrast and buyers comparing standard foil against more flexible stretchable foil.
3D puff transfer route
Raised transfer route 3D Puff Transfer Materials For bold raised logos and thicker dimensional impact when standard flat transfer is not enough.
Fabric and soft-structure transfer route
Soft-structure route Fabric & Soft-Structure Materials For softer layered structure and a lighter patch-like feel when the project needs more texture than a flat film.
Printable transfer route
Printable effect route Printable Transfers For printable artwork that still needs more surface character, decorative texture or a more effect-led finish than standard DTF.
Printable and DTF effect overview route
Printable comparison route Printable Effects Overview Use this page when the buyer still needs to compare DTF, printable textures and full-color effect directions before choosing one print route.
DTF transfer route
Printable route kept later Custom DTF Transfers Use this route only when the artwork clearly needs photo detail, gradients or full-color print more than sparkle, patch structure or raised effect.