There are a couple ways to create transfers using plastisol inks. The first method is to use a plastisol ink and powder adhesive. Powder adhesives greatly increase adhesion (when compared to inks used without them) and, in most cases, help to increase opacity and wash-durability.

Generally, powder adhesives come in several grain sizes from coarse to fine, and some allow for greater stretch than others. A medium-grain powder will generally work well for most transfers. The smaller-sized grains are great for very fine detailed prints.

The other option is to use a screen-printable transfer adhesive. The transfer adhesive will help with adhesion and stretch. However, when using a liquid transfer adhesive, users must print an overlap of 1/64” over the size of the ink printed. This may show up as a clear border on some fabrics. 

—John Hatcher, International Coatings