Five Frightfully Fun Fall Prints
TL;DR:
Create stunning seasonal apparel with these heat transfer ideas: use tone-on-tone Black Puff on black shirts for subtle, textured Halloween style; embrace rich, warm fall color palettes with multi-color Howard Multi-Purpose for vibrant, eye-catching designs; add a spooky twist with Glow in the Dark transfers perfect for nighttime events; customize one-offs and small runs easily using colorVIBE DTF, ideal for full-color, soft-feel prints on totes and accessories; and go bold with ultra-bright Howard Multi-Purpose for vivid, high-impact Halloween graphics that pop on dark garments. These versatile options help decorators create seasonal favorites efficiently and creatively.
Fall is here, and so are all the rich colors, cozy textures, and spooky vibes that make decorating for this season so much fun. Whether you’re creating for Halloween events, school spirit, or seasonal retail drops, heat transfers make it easy to deliver professional, eye-catching designs your customers will love.
With options like dimensional Puff, crisp multi-color screen printed inks, and full-color DTF that’s perfect for one-offs or short runs, decorators can craft just the right pieces without slowing down production.
Here’s some fresh inspiration from our press table this season:
1. Vamp Life: Black Puff on Black
Tone-on-tone Puff printing is all about subtle drama, and it’s perfect for Halloween. We created our Vamp Life shirt with black Puff ink on a black tee, letting the design rise right off the fabric for a luxe, dimensional look. The shadowy effect works beautifully for gothic-inspired apparel and shows how Puff can make a monochromatic design come alive without needing a pop of color.
Pro Tip: Use bold shapes and minimal fine detail for the most dramatic Puff lift and texture.
2. Fall in Full Color: Howard Multi-Purpose in Rich Autumn Hues
Nothing says autumn like deep, delicious fall colors. This 5-color Howard Multi-Purpose print features Bright Yellow, Tennessee Orange, Flare Red, Kiwi, and Black ink colors, making this a vibrant design that truly captures the season’s spirit. The spot-color crispness makes every detail pop, and the ink’s versatility lets you print on a variety of garments in one run.
3. Out of This World: Glow in the Dark Alien
When the lights go out, the magic happens. Our Glow in the Dark alien design is a surefire Halloween hit, especially for trick-or-treat night. It looks great in daylight, but after dark, it reveals an eerie green glow that keeps kids (and adults) smiling.
Pro Tip: For maximum glow, charge the print under bright light before wearing in the dark.
4. Sweet & Spooky: Kids’ Candy Totes in colorVIBE DTF
Why settle for plain candy bags when you can turn them into a wearable treat? We used colorVIBE DTF to create two adorable trick-or-treat totes, one with a cheerful pumpkin face, and another with a ghostly candy-loving character. The full-color capability of DTF means no design is off limits, and because DTF is perfect for one-offs or short runs, you can easily customize each tote with a child’s name, event logo, or favorite spooky character. The soft, flexible feel makes them perfect for little hands to carry.
5. Fear in Vibrant Color: Ultra-Bright Spooky Clown
Some clowns are friendly… this one is not! Our ultra-bright, Howard Multi-Purpose Halloween clown design is unapologetically bold, printed on orange in super vibrant Bright Purple and Opaque Lime inks that jump off the shirt. Howard MP makes every hair, wrinkle, and sinister grin sharp and saturated.
Why Heat Transfers Win for Seasonal Apparel
Fall is full of opportunities for decorators: pumpkin patches, school events, haunted houses, sports games, and local markets. With our range of heat transfers, from dimensional Puff to vibrant DTF to crisp Howard Multi-Purpose and Glow screen-printed transfers, you can keep your seasonal lineup fresh without slowing production.
Because when customers fall in love with your Halloween and fall pieces, they’ll be back for winter, spring, and summer, too.