about
We are a Brazilian industrial manufacturer of heat transfer products for sports apparel. For over three decades, we have equipped professional clubs, national teams, and global sportswear brands with the patches, badges, logos, and names that define how athletes look and compete.
We pioneered TPU production in the region, setting new industry standards. With multiple factories and an independent R&D lab, we deliver millions of heat transfers worldwide, uniting innovation, quality, and enduring design.
Trusted
By Leaders
Cromotransfer partners with the world’s leading sports brands, major textile industries, hundreds of professional clubs, and renowned clothing labels, delivering thermal transfer solutions that combine precision, beauty and long-lasting performance.
Bernard Schmidt, CEO
Founding of Cromotransfer, a company specializing in the creation of photoliths, which began operations in Joinville, Santa Catarina, focusing on the heat-transfer print industry.
Production of numbers using water-based technology begins.. This milestone represents the company's strategic entry into the sports and football segment, establishing itself in the sports market, serving clubs and confederations primarily in South and Central America.
Cromotransfer's Argentine branch begins operations, potentially further expanding its global reach.
Launch of badges & crests factory, using a pioneering material in the market. With already established names and brands, Cromotransfer is integrated into the premium jerseys of major South American clubs, directly from the factory.
Cromo expands its global presence with large-scale projects, which today represent a fundamental part of the business.
Opening of new operational units in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This expansion brings our operations closer to key industry decision-makers and product development centers, consolidating our leadership as a premier heat-transfer technology provider for South American football's biggest figures.
Signing of the first contract with FIFA to support the World Cup. Beginning of a solid and ongoing relationship for many international projects.
The company has achieved a global presence, serving over 30 countries and producing more than 8 million transfers per month; it is a leader in the South American market, with manufacturing facilities in Brazil and Argentina, as well as an in-house laboratory to ensure international standards of quality and sustainability.
TRANSFERS
production
Equipped with a specialized industrial area of +10.000 m², our infrastructure is designed for end-to-end production, ensuring elite quality from initial design to final delivery.
With dozens of industrial-scale machines, we deliver high-volume output with exceptional durability optimized for professional sports.
Expert
Guidance
Share your artwork, technical specs, and production volume. Our team reviews your files, aligns with your brand guidelines, and proposes the ideal heat transfer technology for your project.
dedicated
care
From approved prototype to full-scale run. We operate with rigorous quality control across every production stage, ensuring consistent output from unit one to the millionth.
hands-on
training
On-time shipment worldwide. We provide full technical documentation, press application specs, and after-sales on-site support to ensure your product goes on right.
Team
empower
We equip your staff with the technical knowledge for high-volume production, sharing application guides, videos to make sure nothing goes wrong.
