DTF

Next Day Turnaround and Cut-off Time:

Order and submit artwork before 4pm PST ships in 2 business days. Order after 4pm add 1 business day.
Orders over 100 qty require 2 extra business days.

Same Day Turnaround:

Not available for this product.

Available Production Facility

Your orders are dispatched from the closest facility to your ship-to address for speed and savings

     CA Headquarters  CA Sign Department  TX Print Facility      PA Print Facil

Store pickup only available in our California locations

Description

Direct to Film printing is the latest trend in printing. Full color graphics are printed on a transfer film, then using a heat press the print is transferred onto a final product. The process is superior to DTG printing as it can be done on polyester blends as well as cotton, and the prints aren’t as thick as Plastisol prints giving a softer feel. DTF can even be used on products that used to be limited to cut and weeded graphics like hats, tote bags, virtually any fabric product.

White ink is available on our transfers, allowing for contoured graphics. The graphics are backed with a flood white so they work on light and dark garments. The transfers are stable and can be stored for later use allowing you to print now and apply on demand!

Spec

Print

• Cold Peel Transfer Film
• 5/0 (CMYK + White ink)
• White melt adhesive

File Instructions

We only accept PNG files for this product.
Artwork should be submitted with transparent backgrounds.

• PNG Only
• File must be transparent background
• Require ⅛” safety margin along all edges to avoid print cut off in trimming
• Gang up designs on your artboard to utilize the square footage price (e.g. repeat the same design on the artboard to maximize cost)
• 5/0 color printing
• Max size 22” x 60”
• Transfers will be trimmed to ordered size

Pressing Instructions

Our DTF is a cold peel film. Heat, pressure, and time should be adjusted according to individual machines and substrates. The following are general recommendations for reference only.

• Pressure: 35-50 PSI
• Pre-Press: 5-7 seconds until moisture is gone
• Press: 290-320℉ 10-20 seconds
• Post-Press: 5-7 seconds with a teflon sheet or other preferred material