an image transfer article can include an image - imparting member and a removable substrate disposed adjacent to the image - imparting member . the image - imparting member can have a softening point temperature less than about 220 ° c . the image - imparting member can include at least one surface configured to receive and carry indicia to be transferred and at least one portion comprising a pigment providing an opaque background for received indicia . in some examples , the image - imparting member can comprise a first polymer including the indicia and at least a second polymer including the pigment . in some examples , the image - imparting member can comprise a polymer including the indicia and the pigment . the indicia and the opaque background can be arranged to concurrently transfer to a woven - or fabric - based article or paper in contact with the image - imparting member , upon application of iron pressing temperatures .