DTF Transfers
Custom DTF Transfers for Every Design, Size & Order
Upload your file, build a gang sheet, or order by size. Vibrant, durable transfers with no minimums.
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Fast Nationwide Shipping
Same-day pickup in Richardson with fast nationwide shipping for every order across America.
Reliable Color Accuracy
Vibrant consistent prints delivering dependable color and professional results with every single order.
Protect Every Reputation
Reliable DTF transfers helping meet deadlines and confidently deliver repeat customer orders every time.
Print Any Fabric
Perfect for cotton polyester blends and dark garments with durable professional quality prints.
CustomApparel US prints ready-to-press custom DTF transfers in Texas with no minimum order. Order a single design by size, build a gang sheet online, or upload your own print-ready file. Transfers press onto cotton, polyester, blends, and dark fabrics, hold up to 40–50+ washes, and ship from Texas with next-day pickup in Dallas and Houston.
Three Ways to Order DTF Transfers
Pick the path that matches your design and skill level, all priced by size with no setup or artwork fees.
DTF Transfers by Size
Upload one design, choose your size, and press on any material. The simplest way to order.
Build a Gang Sheet
Arrange multiple designs on one sheet with our online builder, no design software needed.
Upload a Gang Sheet
Send a print-ready gang sheet file. Built for repeat orders and high-volume production.
What Are DTF Transfers?
DTF (direct-to-film) transfers are full-color designs printed onto a special film, coated with adhesive powder, and cured, ready to heat-press onto a garment. Unlike DTG, they work on almost any fabric and color; unlike screen printing, they need no minimums and no per-color setup. A gang sheet packs several designs onto a single sheet to reduce the cost per print.
Film to Fabric
DTF vs DTG vs Screen Printing
Choose by fabric, color count, and order size.
DTF Transfer
Our PickBest For
Any design, full color, small or bulk
Fabrics
Cotton, poly, blends, darks, nylon
Minimum
None
Result
Smooth, durable (40–50+ washes)
DTG Print
Best For
Detailed art, soft hand-feel
Fabrics
Best on 100% cotton
Minimum
None
Result
Soft, printed into fabric
Screen Print
Best For
Large bulk, few solid colors
Fabrics
Cotton & blends
Minimum
Higher (setup per color)
Result
Classic, long-lasting
For all-over polyester sportswear, sublimation is an alternative; for small, simple cutout graphics, heat transfer vinyl (HTV) also works. DTF wins when you need full color on mixed fabrics without minimums.
Fabrics and Durability
DTF transfers press onto cotton, polyester, tri-blends, fleece, canvas, nylon, and denim, light or dark. With proper care (cold wash, inside out, no harsh bleach, no high-heat tumble), prints stay vibrant for 40–50+ washes without cracking, peeling, or significant fading.
How to Apply DTF Transfers
Apply with a heat press. Pre-press the garment to remove moisture, lay the transfer, press, then peel and finish with a cover press.
Pre-Press
5–10 sec
Temperature
300–320°F
Press Time
10–15 sec
Pressure
Medium–firm
Use ~260–270°F for polyester to avoid scorching. Peel per the instructions included with your order, then cover with parchment and press for 10–15 seconds again for extra durability and softness.
DTF Transfers
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CustomApparel US prints ready-to-press custom DTF transfers in Texas with no minimum order. Order a single design by size, build a gang sheet online, or upload your own print-ready file. Transfers press onto cotton, polyester, blends, and dark fabrics, hold up to 40–50+ washes, and ship from Texas with next-day pickup in Dallas and Houston.
Three Ways to Order DTF Transfers
Pick the path that matches your design and skill level, all priced by size with no setup or artwork fees.
- DTF Transfers by Size: Upload one design, choose your size, and press on any material. The simplest way to order.
- Build a Gang Sheet: Arrange multiple designs on one sheet with our online builder, no design software needed.
- Upload a Gang Sheet: Send a print-ready gang sheet file. Built for repeat orders and high-volume production.
What Are DTF Transfers?
DTF (direct-to-film) transfers are full-color designs printed onto a special film, coated with adhesive powder, and cured, ready to heat-press onto a garment. Unlike DTG, they work on almost any fabric and color; unlike screen printing, they need no minimums and no per-color setup. A gang sheet packs several designs onto a single sheet to reduce the cost per print.
DTF vs DTG vs Screen Printing
Choose by fabric, color count, and order size.
| Method | Best For | Fabrics | Minimum | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | Any design, full color, small or bulk | Cotton, poly, blends, darks, nylon | None | Smooth, durable (40–50+ washes) |
| DTG Print | Detailed art, soft hand-feel | Best on 100% cotton | None | Soft, printed into fabric |
| Screen Print | Large bulk, few solid colors | Cotton & blends | Higher (setup per color) | Classic, long-lasting |
For all-over polyester sportswear, sublimation is an alternative; for small, simple cutout graphics, heat transfer vinyl (HTV) also works. DTF wins when you need full color on mixed fabrics without minimums.
Fabrics and Durability
DTF transfers press onto cotton, polyester, tri-blends, fleece, canvas, nylon, and denim, light or dark. With proper care (cold wash, inside out, no harsh bleach, no high-heat tumble), prints stay vibrant for 40–50+ washes without cracking, peeling, or significant fading.
How to Apply DTF Transfers
Apply with a heat press. Pre-press the garment to remove moisture, lay the transfer, press, then peel and finish with a cover press.
Use ~260–270°F for polyester to avoid scorching. Peel per the instructions included with your order, then cover with parchment and press for 10–15 seconds again for extra durability and softness.