DTF stands for Direct-to-Film. It's a printing method where your design is printed onto a special PET film using CMYK + white inks, then coated with a heat-activated adhesive powder. When you apply it to fabric with a heat press, the ink bonds permanently to the fibers.

The result is a full-color, soft-feeling print that lasts through 50+ washes — on virtually any fabric type.

DTF transfers work on almost every fabric — 100% cotton, polyester, nylon, denim, canvas, tri-blends, fleece, and more. Unlike screen printing, they don't require a specific fabric type or minimum polyester content.

UV DTF sticker transfers (also available at SID DTF) are designed for hard surfaces — tumblers, phone cases, wood, glass, and metal.

SID DTF transfers are printed with commercial-grade inks on premium DTF film. When applied correctly with a heat press at the right temperature and pressure, they are durable through 50+ wash cycles without cracking, peeling, or fading.

For best results, wash inside-out in cold water and avoid bleach.

A gang sheet is a single DTF film sheet that holds multiple designs packed together. Instead of ordering each graphic separately, you arrange everything onto one sheet and pay only for the film area you use — not wasted space.

Gang sheets are ideal for boutiques, print shops, and Etsy sellers who need several different designs printed in one run. The more you fill the sheet, the lower your cost per design

You have two options: use the free SID DTF Gang Sheet Builder on the website to upload your PNG files and arrange them visually — no Photoshop needed — or upload your own pre-made gang sheet if you've already arranged designs in your own software.

Both options are available 24/7 and require your files to be high-resolution transparent PNGs for best print quality.

No minimum order — ever. You can order a single 2×2 inch transfer or a full roll of gang sheets. SID DTF serves everyone from solo Etsy sellers to large-volume screen printers and apparel brands, with no setup fees and no order restrictions.

Upload your artwork as a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background (no white box around your design). The recommended resolution is 300 DPI or higher at print size for sharp, detailed results.

If you're using the Gang Sheet Builder, upload individual transparent PNGs for each design and arrange them on the sheet. If uploading a pre-made gang sheet, the full sheet should also be a high-res PNG or PDF.

Gang sheet pricing starts at $2.00 per sheet and is based on the size of film you order. Individual transfers by size start from $1.40. Pricing scales by square inch — so the more you pack onto a sheet, the better your cost per design.

Check the product pages on siddtftransfers.com for current pricing on gang sheets, transfers by size, and UV DTF stickers.

SID DTF offers same-day production for orders placed during business hours at their Dallas, Texas facility. This means your transfers are printed and dispatched the same day — not days later.

Free overnight shipping is available on transfer orders over $249, making it easy to restock fast without extra delivery costs.

DTF transfers are heat-press ready when they arrive. Here's the basic process:

1. Pre-press your garment for 3–5 seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles.
2. Place the transfer face-down on the fabric.
3. Press at 300–320°F (150–160°C) for 10–15 seconds with firm, even pressure.
4. Peel the film while warm (hot peel) or let it cool first (cold peel) — check your specific transfer type.
5. Optional: re-press with a Teflon sheet for 5 seconds to set the finish.

UV DTF stickers are printed using UV-cured inks onto a special film that sticks to hard, non-porous surfaces like tumblers, mugs, phone cases, wood, and glass — no heat press required. You simply peel and stick.

Regular DTF transfers are designed for fabric and require a heat press to activate the adhesive and bond to the fibers. Both products are available at SID DTF — UV DTF sticker gang sheets start from $7.50.