What Is DTF Printing? A Beginner's Guide
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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
- Choose a format — transfers by size for one design, or a gang sheet builder for several
- Upload transparent PNG artwork at final size (300 DPI)
- 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.