Direct to Film Transfer

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$0.06 / Direct2Film-DTF

Time: 12-15 Seconds
Temperature:  290°F / 145°C  20 sec
Pressure: Medium
Peel: Cold and repress for 5 sec with heat transfer cover sheet HERE
Color Matching: Colors may change job to job ***DISCLAIMER***
DTF – Artwork Specifications HERE
Sheet Size: 13in x 23insheet size
Total Area (sq. in.)
Product Price

Step 1: File Name *

Step 3: File Format *

Select your file type. **Separate invoice will be sent for incorrect selection.** **PLEASE KNOW YOUR FILE FORMAT**

Text converted to outlines and embed images. AI, EPS, SVG
Transparent Files (GIF, PNG) Other: JPEG, BMP, PDF, PSD

(max file size 256 MB)

If we are pressing please send layout.

(max file size 256 MB)

Artwork on file number *

Order Number

Heatpress Service *

Each Transfer is a press fee.

Special Instructions:

Any request due in 4 days or less will be a RUSH SERVICE. Please note that we cannot guarantee these requests or not being specific on your description. We will do what is best. NO Guarantees!!! NO money Back!!!

Work with a Designer

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Description

Direct to Film Transfer

Direct to Film Transfer Heat Transfers are the perfect solution for all of your custom apparel printing needs. Ditch the complicated pricing and ordering process, DTF Heat Transfers make it easy to say YES to more jobs and more profits. With DTF , you can get unlimited colors and extremely fine detail at one low cost — no need for a white or clear outline! Plus, with straightforward pricing you can easily quote any job in a flash. So why complicate things? DTF Heat Transfer gives you everything you need for custom apparel printing in one simple product — just what you need to keep customers happy and your business growing. Get ready to rock with DTF!

Direct to Film transfers are a great way to get accurate and reliable results when transferring artwork onto a variety of substrates. The process involves the direct transfer of an artwork onto a specially coated film, which is then applied directly to the substrate. This allows for an extremely high resolution image that can be accurately reproduced from the original artwork without any loss of detail. DTF transfers are especially popular for heat transfer applications, as they provide a durable and vibrant finish. Additionally, DTF transfers can be used in a variety of other applications such as screen printing, embroidery, and even lithography – providing the most accurate result possible from any artwork source. DTF is an ideal choice for those looking to achieve a professional-looking finish on their products or garments.

The DTF process has several advantages over traditional methods; firstly, DTF allows for higher resolution images as well as more vibrant colours due to the specialised film coating. Secondly, it is extremely durable and long lasting – making it perfect for applications that require frequent washing or handling. Lastly

Digital Transfers (DTF) Application

Application Guidelines for Digital Transfers (DTF)

We ask during purchase if it will be applied to a light or dark shirt. If unsure, choose the dark option. We add an additional step for dark shirts to prevent dye migration through any white areas of the design. Without this additional step, white ink applied to a black shirt will dull the white. We want the colors to be as vibrant as possible! Both types of Digital Transfers apply the same.

Super easy to apply with a heat press – COLD PEEL!

  1. Heat Press is REQUIRED
  2. Preheat garment to remove excess moisture
  3. Align transfer and cover with parchment or butcher paper
  4. Temperature: 305 degrees
  5. Time: 12-15 seconds
  6. Pressure: Heavy
  7. Allow Transfer to COOL COMPLETELY before removing clear film
  8. Lay Parchment Paper over design and repress for an additional 10 seconds to cure into shirt
  9. Wait 24 hours before washing or stretching

DTFe Artwork Specs HERE

Customize your apparel

Direct 2 Transfer (DTFe)

Step 1: Design
Create your design using your choice of graphic design software
Step 2:
Upload your PNG, AI, EPS file
Step 3:
Press your design onto a substrate. Applicable on 100%cotton, Pre-shrunk Cotton,100% Polyester, Cotton/Poly Blends, Tri-blends
Step 4:
Tear off the DTFe film after pressing. Repress for 5 sec
Step 5:
Well All done!
Step 6:
Post and share and tag us in your post

Trouble shooting:

Although pressing issues are uncommon, If your transfer attempts to lift when removing the clear film BE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING REMOVAL! Otherwise, you may need to increase your heat by 10 degrees, pressing time by 10 seconds or pressure. Digital Transfers are very forgiving and can tolerate a temperature or pressing time a little longer than listed. These are guidelines – you should always test with your own equipment before attempting a full project.

To complete the curing to the shirt, be sure to do a second press of 10 seconds. Covering with parchment paper or butcher paper is needed for this step

Vibrant  Vibrant & highly detailed designs
No color limitations No color limitations -including gradients
See-through carrier See-through carrier for easy positioning
Lightweight Lightweight, stretchable, & soft feel
Low temperature Low temperature application to prevent scorching
13in x 23in 13in x 23in sheet custom size
No order minimum No order minimum

Additional information

Weight 1.0 oz

DTFe Specs

DIRECT2FILM DTFe

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)

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 Art Raster 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

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ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

Artwork Expectations:

⊲ 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

Visual Examples:

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

Example

of one single image that could be uploaded

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

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

Good Hard edge
Bad Soft edge
Good Hard edge Bad Soft edge
 

Example of one design file

(gang sheet) that is 22” x 22” and includes
multiple design images

Sheet setup

23″ x 13″ You can gang-up multi images

print to size you send

DTF Tests

We tested many options to see what would happen to Direct to Transfer and this is our results. We will keep this current the more we test..

How small can we go..=)

No white toner. Then we did a wash and dry =)

Layer over a mess up white over white =( over many washes it will peal off

Full Color vinyl over DTF =( over many washes it will peal off

Printing with gradients =(

8 reviews for Direct to Film Transfer

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  1. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Always quick and quality service!

  2. Brittany S. (verified owner)

    Fast turnaround and great quality!

  3. Casey M. (verified owner)

    Transfers are great! Always turn out beautiful.

  4. megan burkhardt (verified owner)

    Super easy & quality Material to work with! The Elephat team always does fantastic work!

  5. Alicia D. (verified owner)

    Great service and quality! Easy to work with and respond quickly to questions!

  6. mica wallace (verified owner)

    Great quality and made really quickly!!

    Awesome service
  7. Travis Liverman (verified owner)

    Elephat is the best. Always on time, great quality, and the people are amazing.

    Awesome service
  8. Justin Ruby

    Hands down best transfers. Doesn’t fade in the wash, soft feel unlike other vinyl transfers that crinkle and feel stiff. Ideal material.

    Best transfers DTF Transfers Printed DTF Film
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