Tools - Tips
4 Easy Steps to Press DTF Transfers
Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your DTF Transfers press professionally every single time.
1. Position:
Take your time and align your artwork in the desired print area.
2. Press:
Press your DTF transfer with medium pressure at 300°F-320°F (160°C) for 12-15 seconds.
3. Cool & Peel:
After pressing your DTF transfer onto the garment, let it cool for a minimum of 15 seconds. Once the transfer feels cool to the touch, lift it from one corner and gently peel back while applying even pressure.
4. Final Press:
Place the parchment paper included with your order on the design and press again for 15 seconds to enhance feel, increase durability, and remove shine.
Are Your DTF Transfers Lightweight and Breathable?
Our DTF Transfers are exceptionally lightweight and versatile. They excel on lightweight polyester/moisture-wicking materials and offer excellent breathability across all fabric types.
DTF Transfers: Hot Vs. Cool Peel
DTF Transfers by DTF Transfers are designed for a cool peel process.
Press with medium pressure at 300°F-320°F (160°C) for 12-15 seconds.
Remove pressure and heat; allow your transfer to rest for a minimum of 15 seconds to ensure it's cool enough to peel.
After letting your transfer rest, it should be cool to the touch. Once cooled, lift the transfer from one corner and gently peel back while applying even pressure.
Place the parchment paper included with your order on the design and press again for 15 seconds to enhance feel, increase durability, and remove shine.
How Are DTF Transfers Made?
At DTF Transfers, we've dedicated years to perfecting the craft of printing DTF Transfers.
Our commitment includes investments in industry-leading Industrial DTF Printers and Dryers. We've meticulously calculated the precise formula for Premium Matte Inks and TPU Powders to print on the highest quality film. It's no secret that these efforts contribute to why DTF Transfers has rapidly grown in the DTF Transfer space.
How It Works: DTF Alignment Ruler Set Tool Kit
Save Time Centering Your DTF Transfers
Our DTF Alignment Ruler Set provides everything you need to achieve consistently professional-quality results. We offer five different ruler sets, ensuring precise DTF transfer placement regardless of the garment size. All ruler sets are crafted from sturdy, durable PVC material that resists peeling or fading. The ruler guides feature clearly visible measurements, allowing for quick alignment with the garment collar, saving you hours of repositioning and second-guessing. Additional tools included are pins, measuring tape, and a placement guide.
Our DTF Alignment Ruler Set includes:
1 X 2XL-6XL Alignment Ruler
1 X Adult Alignment Ruler
1 X Youth Alignment Ruler
1 X Toddler Alignment Ruler
1 X Infant Alignment Ruler
1 X Soft measuring tape
40 X Multi-color pins
1 X Product Placement Guide
Washing Instructions After Pressing Your DTF Transfers
How to Machine Wash:
Turn your pressed shirt inside-out before washing.
Separate similar colors, weight, and textures. Avoid overfilling the washer.
Use mild detergent with cold water on a gentle cycle.
Note: Warm water, harsh detergents, and aggressive wash cycles can damage both the garment and the transfer itself.
How to Dry:
We recommend hang-drying on a plastic hanger, but a dryer works fine if you follow the steps below.
Turn your pressed shirts inside-out before drying.
Separate similar colors, weight, and textures.
Use the lowest possible heat setting or Permanent Press.
What Are DTF Transfers?
DTF Transfers, abbreviated for Direct to Film Transfers, represent an innovative method for transferring any image onto any material or color without the need to worry about intricate printing specifications that may have been a concern in the past.
Each transfer is printed in the same way with the same underbase. While there may be exceptions, the general principle is that everything remains consistent across all materials, simplifying the process and instilling confidence that transfers will adhere and appear as desired in every order.
In DTF transfers, there's no limit to the color range, the number of colors, or the quantity you can order. This flexibility contrasts with screen printing transfers, where you had to ensure the correct ink type for the garments, and ordering small quantities with a high color count was cost-prohibitive. With DTF transfers, these challenges are a thing of the past.
You no longer need to be a t-shirt genius. DTF transfers make your orders more profitable and consistent.
