What is DTF?

DTF stands for Direct to Film. A new technology in which designs are digitally printed onto special clear polyester films using digital water-based inks and a powder adhesive coating. That powder requires curing. After curing, you can then heat press the transfer design directly onto your garment.

They can be made in single color or full color transfers. Similar to screen printing, full color transfers will be a little heavier than single color transfers due to the amount of ink used. However, our transfers are printed with large commercial printers and feel confident in saying that our transfers are some of the best on the market currently.

Application Instructions:

You must use a commercial heat press. Transfers need even and heavy pressure to adhere correctly. Therefore, home irons and easy presses will not work. Do NOT use pressing pillows or platen covers.

Temperature: 300°F - 325°F

Press For 10-15 Seconds

HIGH PRESSURE

Peel: WARM or cold. (Meaning... it doesn't have to be ALL the way cold before peeling... just not hot hot or it may come away from the shirt)

REPRESS: With teflon sheet or parchment paper for 20 seconds

**Please note... these directions are starting points and depend on each individual heat press. It is best to start with some test prints to see the sweet spot on your press.

Current Processing Time For DTF Transfers is 1-10 Business Days.

(We will always aim to be faster than our turnaround time. However, DTF transfers are not printed until you order them so our ability to produce them depends on the current volume of orders we have in queue.)