How does it work?

Prepare

Place your designs on a 35 × 40 cm sheet, as a PNG with a transparent background.

Upload

Your file is checked automatically, then by our workshop.

We print

Ships within 1 to 3 working days, or the same day with express (France, ordered before 4 pm).

You press

Cut out your designs and heat-press them onto your textiles.

Good to know

Preparing your file
  • Transparent-background PNG (or PDF), 35 × 40 cm, 300 dpi (4134 × 4724 px). Download the template.
  • Lines and text at least 1 mm thick, 5 mm of space between designs.
  • Avoid semi-transparent shadows and gradients. No need to mirror the design.
Application settings
  • 140 à 150 °C, 10 to 15 seconds, pressure medium to high (3 to 5 bar).
  • Film removal: hot or cold, after a few seconds. Press again for 5 seconds with baking paper for maximum durability.
  • No press: steam-free iron, cotton setting, pressing hard (small designs only).
Care
  • Wash up to 40 °C, garment inside out, 24 hours after application.
  • No tumble dryer or bleach, do not iron over the design.
Which textiles?

Cotton, polyester and blends: T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, workwear, light or dark textiles. Caps with a suitable press. For sportswear and technical textiles (softshell, nylon), test before a full run.

What is DTF?

Your design is printed in colour, with a white underlayer, on a film coated with adhesive powder, then heat-transferred onto the textile. No screens as in screen printing, no weeding as with flex, and no limit on colours.

No press? We apply your designs to our textiles, from 1 item. Request a quote

DTF questions

More questions? See the FAQ or call us on +33 1 86 04 31 65.

All about this garment

The 35 × 40 cm DTF sheet is for people who apply their own designs: workshops, clothing shops, associations with a press, or makers who mark their pieces as orders come in. You group as many logos and designs as the surface allows on a single sheet, then cut them out and press them when you need them.

What is the finish like? The print is four-colour with a white underbase: colours stay vivid on light and dark fabrics alike, and details hold from 1 mm. The transfer is soft and moves with the fabric.

How do I prepare the file? Send a transparent-background PNG at 300 dpi (4134 × 4724 px for a full sheet) or a PDF. Anything transparent is not printed; avoid lines thinner than 1 mm. We check every file for free before printing.

How do I apply it? With a preheated heat press at 140-150 °C, press for 10 to 15 seconds with medium to firm pressure, then peel off the film. The full step-by-step is in our guide how to apply a DTF transfer.

Prefer not to press anything yourself? We print directly on the garment: see DTF printing in Paris.

See also: our DTF transfer sheets · DTF printing in Paris · how to apply a DTF transfer · textile printing in Paris · ready-to-press DTF transfer · DTF or flex · DTF transfer price.

How to fill your sheet well

Leave about 5 mm between two designs so you can cut them out cleanly with scissors. Group different sizes on the same sheet: a large back design, several chest logos and a few small motifs for the sleeves. You make the most of the whole 35 × 40 cm surface.

On which fabrics?

The DTF transfer can be applied to cotton, polyester, blends, denim and most canvas bags, light or dark. On very stretchy or technical fabrics, test on an offcut before doing the whole run.

Delivery

A DTF sheet is light and travels flat. We ship it everywhere in France, and also to Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the rest of the European Union, at the lowest Colissimo Europe rate.

What file do I need to send for a DTF sheet?

A transparent-background PNG at 300 dpi (4134 × 4724 px for a full 35 × 40 cm sheet) or a PDF. We check the file for free before printing: resolution, transparent background and sizes. Blurry or pixelated logo? We can rework it for €5 (logos, text and drawings; not photos).

Can I apply the transfer with an iron?

A heat press is still the best solution, as it heats and presses the whole surface evenly. An iron can do in a pinch for a test on a small logo, but wash durability is less reliable.

How many designs can I put on one sheet?

As many as the 35 × 40 cm surface allows: you group your logos and designs in a single file, then cut them out after printing.

How long can I keep the transfers before applying them?

Keep them flat, away from heat, humidity and sunlight: they will then keep for several months. For the best result, apply them preferably within a few weeks of receiving them.

Do I need a separate file for each design?

No: you can send us a sheet that is already laid out, or several separate files with the sizes you want. We check the layout and resolution for free before printing.

What size are the sheets?

All our DTF sheets are 35 × 40 cm. You can fit as many designs on them as you like (logos, labels, back designs…), leaving 5 mm between each one for cutting. For more than 100 sheets, request a quote.

Which file should I send?

A PNG with a transparent background, 4134 × 4724 pixels (35 × 40 cm at 300 dpi), or a PDF. Download our template from the product page. When you upload, an automatic check verifies the resolution and transparency, then the workshop checks every file free of charge before printing. Files over 20 MB: send them after ordering to info@printtex.fr (WeTransfer accepted), quoting your order number.

What are the lead times?

Ships within 1 to 3 working days after file approval, then 1 to 4 days in transit. Colissimo delivery €4.99 or pickup point €3.90, free on orders of €100 or more. Express €18: ordered before 4 pm (working day), shipped the same day. Free collection at the workshop, 5 rue Planchat, Paris 20e.

How are the sheets shipped?

Flat, protected by rigid cardboard, so that they arrive crease-free. Keep them flat, dry and away from heat: they keep for several months before application.

Can a sheet be refunded?

Sheets are printed from your file, so there is no right of withdrawal (article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code). If there is a printing defect, we will reprint or refund free of charge.

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