Design Guidelines: Direct to Film (DTF) Transfers

DTF (Direct to Film) prints your design onto a special film and heat-presses it onto the garment. It’s the most versatile method we offer — bright, durable and works on almost any fabric and colour.

File requirements

• Format: PNG with a transparent background
• Resolution: 300 PPI at print size
• Colour mode: RGB (converted automatically in production)
• Maximum print area: 32 × 50 cm
• Colours: unlimited full colour

Why choose DTF

• Works on cotton, polyester and blends — and on any garment colour, including dark fabrics
• Reproduces bright colours, fine detail and small text crisply
• Transfers have a smooth, slightly raised feel and stand up well to washing

Tips for the best result

• Use a transparent background — the design only transfers where there’s artwork
• Keep text and thin lines clean; DTF holds detail well, but very small type can still fill in
• Supply the highest-resolution file you have for the sharpest transfer