--- title: What's The Right Formula For Your Project? description: We know it can be tricky to figure out which formula will be right for your application needs because there are so many choices to choose from. --- [Skip to content](https://support.fmexpressions.com/whats-the-right-formula-for-your-project#main-content) [![FMExpressionsLogo](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FMExpressionsLogo.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=FMExpressionsLogo.jpg)](https://support.fmexpressions.com/?hsLang=en) - [\<- Back To FMExpressions.com](https://www.fmexpressions.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/contact-us#contactus) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [\<- Back To FMExpressions.com](https://www.fmexpressions.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/contact-us#contactus) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [FM Expressions Help Center](https://support.fmexpressions.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [About Heat Transfers](https://support.fmexpressions.com/about-heat-transfers?hsLang=en) June 2, 2026 # What's The Right Formula For Your Project? We know it can be tricky to figure out which formula will be right for your application needs because there are so many choices to choose from. Before we ever recommend a product there is some basic key information that we need to know: - What is the fabric content of the garment? - What color is the garment? If dye migration or opacity is a concern, this is very important. - How many colors are in your artwork? - Is your artwork single image or multiple images/logos/imprint locations? ### Koozies, Canvas, Totes, Fleece: You will need to know what fabric the item is made of to continue. Koozies are traditionally wrapped in 100% Polyester, but you will need to verify that information before ordering. ---   **TRI-BLENDS:** We **do not** have a heat transfer formula option that is specifically formulated for tri-blend apparel. Any formulas you suspect may work will need to be tested on the tri-blend apparel before placing an order. If you haven't already, please order your sample pack [here](https://v2.fmexpressions.com/product/freesamplepack). [Athletic](https://v2.fmexpressions.com/product/athletic) transfers *may* work for your Tri-Blend, but we recommend thorough testing before ordering for use on a Tri-Blend. ### 100% cotton fabrics can use: [DTF](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/dtf-transfers) - Apply at 300º - Full color [Athletic Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/athletic) - 1, 2, 3 color - Full color [Performance Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/performance) - 1, 2, 3 color [Vintage Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/vintage) - 1, 2, 3 color [Fashion for Lights Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/fashion) - For use on white cotton/poly-cotton fabric only - Full color [Full color Fashion for Darks Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/fashion) - For use on 100% dark cotton only - Full color ### Cotton-Poly blends can use: [DTF](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/dtf-transfers) - Apply at 285º - Full color [Athletic Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/athletic) - 1, 2, 3 color - Full color [Vintage Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/vintage) - Test garment at 350º for 7 seconds to check for scorching - Ink color must be darker than garment color, otherwise you risk dye migration - 1, 2, 3 color [Full color Fashion for Lights Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/fashion) - Test garment at 350º for 7 seconds to check for scorching - For use on white cotton/poly-cotton fabric only - Full color ### 100% Polyester can use: [DTF](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/dtf-transfers) - Apply at 285º - Full color [Athletic Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/athletic) - 1, 2, 3 color - Full color --- ### Lycra, Spandex, Elastane can use: [Performance Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/performance) - 1, 2, 3 color --- ### Nonwoven (Polypropylene) can use: [Nonwoven Formula](https://www.fmexpressions.com/product/nonwoven) - 1, 2, 3, color - Full color - [About Heat Transfers](https://support.fmexpressions.com/about-heat-transfers?hsLang=en) - [Artwork Resources](https://support.fmexpressions.com/artwork-resources?hsLang=en) - [Ordering](https://support.fmexpressions.com/ordering?hsLang=en) [![FMExpressionsLogo-1](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FMExpressionsLogo-1.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=FMExpressionsLogo-1.jpg "FMExpressionsLogo-1")](http://fmexpressions.com) 401 Taylor Avenue, Gordonsville, VA 22942 [(888) 788-7133](tel:+18887887133) Copyright © FM Expressions