DTF Transfers by Size

Pocket / Small: 2"x2" to 4"x4" — hats, left chest, sleeves

Mid-Size: 5"x5" to 11"x5" — youth tees, text-based logos

Full Size: 11"x11" to 12"x17" — adult full front or back prints

Gang Sheets: 22"x96" — fill a sheet with multiple designs for max savings

Pricing is based on size only. No per-color fees. No setup charges. Bulk discounts apply automatically at 15+ sheets (up to 60% off).

Heat press (recommended):

1. Pre-press garment 3–5 seconds to remove moisture

2. Place transfer face-down on fabric

3. Press at 300–320°F for 8 seconds, medium pressure

4. Hot peel — one smooth, steady motion

5. Optional: repress 5 seconds with parchment paper for extra durability

Home iron (works in a pinch):

Highest heat setting. Firm, even pressure. 12–15 seconds. Warm peel. No steam.

Best formats: PNG with transparent background, AI, SVG, or PDF at 300 DPI

Also accepted: JPG, BMP, TIFF — we'll optimize resolution and colors for you

No mirroring needed: Our printers handle orientation automatically

Artwork support: If your upload needs attention, our team can help review it before production.

Cracking often comes down to adhesive, curing, ink, or application conditions. We use a commercial hot-melt adhesive paired with industrial CMYK+W inks, and every batch is cured in climate-controlled conditions. Applied with the recommended press settings, our transfers are designed to stay flexible and resist cracking through repeated wear and washing. Eligible transfer issues may qualify for a reprint or refund under our 60-day policy.

It is the number one complaint in this industry, and the exact reason we built our process the way we did. We do not outsource production. We do not swap ink suppliers to save margin. Every order goes through the same equipment, same team, and same production process. Customers have trusted DTFSheet with 100,000+ completed orders. Consistency is the standard we work toward on every run.

Qualifying orders placed before 1 PM CT ship the same business day with a tracking number in your inbox. Orders placed after the cutoff ship the following business day. We offer UPS Ground, Second Day Air, and Next Day Air. Most customers receive orders within 2 to 5 business days.

No. Our transfers have a soft hand feel that moves and stretches with the fabric. Customers consistently describe them as feeling like part of the shirt. The adhesive bonds into the fibers, not on top of them, so there is no plastic feel, no stiffness, and no visible edges. Your customers will never know the difference.

Our transfers work on cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends, nylon, denim, canvas, spandex, and leather in both light and dark colors. For polyester and synthetics, press at 280 to 300°F instead of 320°F. We include fabric-specific pressing instructions with every order so you never have to guess.

For most apparel businesses, yes. Owning a printer means managing ink supply, humidity control, printhead clogs, powder consistency, and curing calibration. That is a second job. We handle all of it with industrial equipment and a dedicated production team. Many of our best customers are former printer owners who realized their time was worth more than troubleshooting equipment.

No. Pricing is based only on transfer size. A 12-color photographic gradient costs exactly the same as a single-color logo at the same dimensions. No setup fees. No color upcharges. No surprises on the invoice. What you see at checkout is what you pay.

Contact DTFSheet with your order number, photos, and a description of the problem. Eligible transfer issues are reviewed case by case and may qualify for a reprint or refund under our published 60-day policy.