DTF transfers
Full-color, full-detail prints with no MOQ on color count. Ideal for photographic logos and short runs across multiple garments.
Why we recommend it
Direct-to-film (DTF) is the technology that finally killed the colour-count limit. We print your artwork — full CMYK plus white base — onto a release film, dust it with hot-melt adhesive powder, and heat-press it onto your garment. The result: photographic detail, no colour separations, no minimums on complexity, on virtually any fabric you can press.
When this is the right choice
- Photographic logos and gradients
- Small runs of 1–50 pieces with rich detail
- Mixed garment orders — same transfer applies to tees, hoodies, caps, bags
- Replacement programmes where you need transfers on stock and press on demand
From file to finished garment
File optimisation
Your artwork is colour-profiled for our printers — we sharpen edges and balance the white-ink underbase so colours stay vivid on dark fabric.
Print & powder
A high-resolution print is laid down with a precise white underbase, then coated in hot-melt adhesive powder and cured in an oven.
Press
Transfers are pressed at 150 °C for 12 seconds with firm pressure. We can also ship loose transfers and a press recipe for in-house application.
Peel & finish
Cold-peel reveals a soft, durable print with no excess film around the design.
The technical details
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
|---|---|
| Detail | Photographic, gradients, fine lines from 0.3 mm |
| Fabrics | Cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, leather |
| Turnaround | 3–5 working days |
| Wash rating | 40 °C, 40+ wash cycles, do not iron print |
Frequently asked questions
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