What Is DTF Printing? A Beginner's Guide

DTF stands for direct-to-film. Your design is printed onto a special PET film with water-based inks, coated with a hot-melt adhesive powder, cured, and then heat-pressed onto fabric. The result is a vibrant, full-color, ready-to-press transfer.

Why people love DTF

• Full-color, photo-quality detail with no color limits
• Works on cotton, polyester, blends, and more
• No weeding, no masking, no minimums
• Soft, durable finish that stretches with the fabric

How to order DTF transfers

1. Choose a format — transfers by size for one design, or a gang sheet builder for several
2. Upload transparent PNG artwork at final size (300 DPI)
3. Press onto your blanks (see how to apply DTF transfers)

Single transfers vs gang sheets

Order by size when each print has a set placement. Use a gang sheet to fit multiple designs on one 22-inch-wide layout and lower your cost per transfer. Reselling? Check reseller pricing.