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Direct 2 Film DTFe

Please read thru carefully and follow the specification below to submit your artwork for DTF printing. We are here to make this process easy and expedited as possible.

Ready to take your business to the next level? DTFe can help you make it happen. With our revolutionary technology, you’ll be able say “yes” confidently and offer lasting results no matter how big or small a project may be–all while keeping costs low! Furthermore, every design is vibrant and highly detailed with limitless color options including gradients; see-through carriers will ensure accuracy in application whereas its light weight & stretchable materials guarantee softness that won’t scorch at lower temperatures…for only 5 cents per square inch! So don’t wait any longer – let’s get started on achieving great success together today.

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Please submit artwork that meets the following specifications. Artwork will be printed as submitted.

Note: While you can upload artwork of any shape, tiny details and text under certain dimensions may not have enough adhesive to apply correctly.

Artwork Requirements:

⊲ Include only desired artwork (no notes, layers, copies of art, etc.)

⊲ Artwork should have clean hard edges; soft edges (shadows, etc) cannot be printed as is

⊲ Artwork should not have any transparency or fading on the edges

⊲ Artwork should include only what should be printed

⊲ Artwork will not be ‘cleaned up’ prior to production, it will be printed as it is supplied.

Background rectangles representing the garment color – don’t put that in there

⊲ Artwork must fit entirely within the artboard or page

⊲ Minimum artwork design size is .25” x .25” and maximum is 22” x 13”

⊲ IMPORTANT:Artwork line thicknesses should be 0.018” or thicker (smaller may not print)

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Artwork Format:

⊲ Artwork must be in one of the below formats:

*If you have questions or know you’d like artist help, this service is available for a small fee

Vector ArtRaster Art
Raster artwork must be at least 300 DPI at actual size
Preferred Format
⊲ .PDF		Preferred Format
⊲ .PNG with a transparent background
⊲ .TIF with a transparent background
Accepted format
⊲ .AI
⊲ .EPS
⊲ .SVG		Accepted format, but may incur art charges
⊲ .PSD
⊲ .CPT
⊲ .JPG
⊲ .PNG without transparent background

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Artwork Expectations:

0.018” Minimum Thickness Any part of the artwork that is smaller than 0.018” is likely to not transfer properly!

⊲ Artwork will print as it is provided

⊲ We will not recolor or edit artwork in any way for UltraColor Max

⊲ Color Expectation

⊲ The printed product will not match your monitor, the colors on your screen are not an accurate representation of how artwork will print.

⊲ Transfers are printed in CMYK, not RGB

⊲ The printed product will not match our other products

⊲ We do not color match for this product

⊲ You can upload a single image design file OR a design file with multiple images included and transfers will be shipped to you on a roll, not cut apart.

⊲ Additional Fees

⊲ There will be a $22 fee added for artist help up to 30 minutes. This fee is non-refundable even if artwork is not submitted for a transfer order

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0.018” Minimum Thickness Any part of the artwork that is smaller than 0.018” is likely to not transfer properly!

Visual Examples:

Sample DTFe good 1

.PNG with a transparent background

Sample DTFe bad

.PNG without a transparent background – good to print, but will have the white edge as shown

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Example: of one single image that could be uploaded

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.PNG with a transparent background, but the garment color will show through

Sample DTFe flag with wht

.PNG with a transparent background, but with a white fill. Garment color with not show through

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FILE Format:

  • PNG format with NO Background
  • ONLY with Transparent Background
  • DO NOT send in files in: JPEG, AI, EPS, PSD or PDF format
  • Please note that white areas around the design will print if they’re not removed.
  • We will NOT ADJUST: size, layout, quality or target PANTONE colors.
  • Do NOT MIRROR your designs.

Under-base WHITE

Artwork with tiny details that are BELOW the 9pts mark will NOT get WHITE under-base. 

Avoid designs with very fine details are likely NOT TRANSFER CORRECTLY on to your fabric.

To correct this issue: Before submitting your designs, add a stroke to your artwork to make the small details thicker.

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FILE Format:

Send in your Files in: ADOBE RGB 1998

  • Please note: CMYK switches color intensity after printed.

COLOR Expectation: the printed file will not match your monitor

  • The colors in your computer or device screens are NOT an accurate representation of how the artwork will print.

ARTWORK requirements (additional):

Include only desired artwork (DO NOT include: notes or layers) *only what should be printed

Artwork should have hard edges, SOFT Edges (or SHADOWS) CAN NOT be printed.

Artwork should NOT have any transparency or fading on the EDGES.

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Take care of the Washing instructions and make sure your customers follow these guidelines to help your transfer has the most durability.

Our premium DTF (Direct to Film) transfers open up the possibility for everyone, whether you’re a small shop, a hobbyist, or a brand, to imprint any design onto any item. When it comes to printing, we offer unparalleled versatility, with the capability to produce everything from vivid white prints to solid colors and intricate fine lines. There are virtually no constraints on what we can bring to life!

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While uploading your artwork, please ensure that your files are free from any extra space around the artwork. This is important because we will print exactly what you provide. See sample image

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While uploading your artwork, please ensure that your files are free from any extra space around the artwork. This is important because we will print exactly what you provide. See sample image

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Halftone, in printing, is a technique of breaking up an image into a series of dots. PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER. THANK YOU! If you ever need someone to halftone your artworks or designs for DTF printing on your black garments, I am here to serve you better. Photoshop Plugin HERE or check out our our transfers HERE

Sheet setup 22″ x 13″ You can gang-up multi images

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