Applying a DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer is a straightforward process, and it's commonly used to customize clothing and other textile items.

Individual DTF transfers have a minimum order quantity of 2 per design/size and DTF transfers cannot be purchased on the same order as finished products.

Materials You'll Need:

1. DTF Transfer: This is your printed design on a DTF film.
2. Heat Press Machine: You'll need access to a heat press machine. See recommended heat press settings below.
3. Garment or Textile: The item onto which you want to apply the transfer.
4. Parchment paper or Teflon Sheet: To prevent sticking of the transfer to the upper platen of the heat press.
5. Flexible Application Pad: This thin silicone rubber pad used for the 2nd press. This silicone pad helps the DTF transfer really adhere to the garment. We buy ours here.

Procedure:

1. Prepare Your Garment: Ensure your garment is clean and free from any wrinkles, lint, etc. It should be flat and smooth. Pre-press the garment for a 7-12 seconds to remove any moisture or wrinkles.
2. Position the DTF Transfer: Place your DTF transfer film on the garment with the printed side facing down. Position it where you want the design to appear on the garment.
3. Protect the DTF Transfer: Put a sheet of parchment paper or Teflon sheet over the DTF transfer. This paper acts as a barrier between the transfer and the heat press.
4. Apply Heat and Pressure: Close the heat press machine and apply even pressure for 12 seconds. See recommended heat press settings below. Once the heat press time is up, carefully lift the press and remove the parchment paper.
5. Peel Carefully: Ours transfers can be peeled hot or cold. If hot peeling, peel immediately. If peeling cold, allow the DTF transfer to cool for 20-30 seconds, then gently peel away the transfer film. The design should now be permanently adhered to the garment.
6. 2nd/Final Press: Always do a 12 second additional press, covering the design with a silicone pad which helps the DTF transfer really adhere to the garment. We buy ours here.
7. Cool Down: Allow the garment to cool completely before folding or wearing

 

 

Heat Press Settings:

YOU MUST USE A HEAT PRESS. The Cricut Easy Press, HTVRONT, and regular home irons are not recommended for DTF transfer application. 

Heat Press Temp: Set your heat press temp between 285 F to 300 F. We recommend using a heat gun to verify your heat press is heating to the temperature you have it set to. 

Heat Press Pressure: Your pressure should be set to high/heavy/firm pressure. If you can set the actual PSI, we keep ours set at 60 PSI.

*These settings are recommendations only and will greatly depend on your heat press. If you are not familiar with pressing DTF transfers from us, we recommend completing a few test presses to ensure the correct temperature, time and pressure for your heat press. All heat presses are not created equal, so you may need to adjust the time/temp for your heat press. The hotter these are pressed the more plastic they will feel. If you are a beginner, or find that hot peel is not working for you, allow your transfer to cool and then peel the transfer paper. If you see any lifting, lay the transfer paper back down, repress for 10-15 seconds, allow to cool and then peel. We hot peel our transfers everyday all day long, if they are not hot peeling your heat press is not set correctly.

Due to the many variations in monitors and browsers, colors may appear different on different monitors. Computer monitors are not all calibrated equally and color reproduction on the Internet is not precise. With these factors in mind we cannot guarantee your transfers will match 100% from batch to batch or to the colors you see on your computer monitor. We do our very best to ensure all settings are repeated with each batch but please allow for some variances to occur.

Transfers are FINAL SALE. The only exception is if they are damaged during transit or if you receive the incorrect transfers. We will not accept returns or exchanges on any transfers. No orders can be canceled after 12 hours.