BENEFITS OF DTF TRANSFERS 

• Prints on nearly any fabric and a few other materials
• No cutting or weeding needed
• Can be printed and stored for use on future garment prints
• Brilliant high contrast color
• Suitable for small runs as well as large capacity orders
• Ability to print on light or dark colors
• Great for the home crafter selling on sites like Etsy
• No minimum quantity

We can not print trademarked or copyrighted materials without written proof of ownership. Please do not send us Disney, Harley Davidson, Marvel/DC, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Schools/Universities, etc. We will remove those images from your order. If you have written documentation giving you authorization, please send a copy to info@frogtowntees.com so we can review and keep on file.

We also offer Sublimation transfers for those decorators either without the space or the budget for a sublimation printer.

Our printer is an Epson F570 Sublimation Printer with capabilities to print either sheets, or on roll fed paper up to 23.5" wide by 100' long.

Running a screen print shop and want to be able to offer full color graphics without investing in new equipment? Want to be able to say yes to the customer who only needs a few shirts?

Are you a home crafter selling on Etsy or shopify and don't have space at home for a large DTF printer? Or if you do have space, do you want a machine that emits fumes you don't want your family to breathe in?

​We can help! FrogTown Tees offers Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers. It doesn't matter how many colors are in your design. It doesn't matter the number of copies either. How's that work?

• You send us the print ready graphic at the dimensions you want it printed and how you want it to appear
• We load the graphic into our DTF production machine and print out however many you need and ship them to you
• You press the transfer onto the garment or item for your client

Standard transfer pricing is listed below. Clients who shop consistently with us will achieve better pricing. Bulk orders please contact us for pricing.  Still have questions, call us or send us an email. We're happy to assist you with your DTF or Sublimation transfer needs.

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DTF Prints	DTF Gang Sheet	Sublimation Single Print	Sublimation Gang Sheet
0.05	19.99	3.50	9.99
per sq inch	per 22" x 24"	11"x14" Sheet	23.5" x 24"
​Submit artwork meeting the above dimensions using the quote form	Send artwork to info@frogtowntees.com as a ready to print Gangsheet that meets the above dimensions as a PDF or transparent PNG (at 300DPI)	Submit artwork meeting the above dimensions using the quote form	​Send artwork to info@frogtowntees.com as a ready to print Gangsheet that meets the above dimensions as a PDF or transparent PNG (at 300DPI)

what are direct to film (dtf) transfers?

Direct to Film or DTF Transfers are created using a special film that the ink is printed onto and then a special adhesive powder is applied which is then 'cured'. This process results in a transfer that can be applied to a substrate for decoration purposes.

is there a set-up fee for dtf transfers?

No. We do not charge a set-up fee for DTF Transfers. If any art work needs to be adjusted or re-created, there may be an artwork fee charged depending on how long it takes us to make the artwork print ready.

what are the artwork requirements for dtf transfers?

DTF Transfers can be photographs or text. The number of colors involved does not matter. The general rule of thumb when submitting artwork for DTF is to remember that the artwork needs to be 300 DPI at the size you want it printed at. Vector artwork is best for logos, which means the file should be an .ai, .cdr, .pdf, .svg, .eps type. We can use high quality .png files, just make sure they are of sufficient size and DPI.

Also, please remember to have a transparent background if that is what you desire. If you do not want a box around your design, then please provide a graphic with a transparent background. 

can you match pantone color codes with dtf transfers?

The short answer is no. DTF Transfers are printed using CMYK colors. DTF Transfers can get close but an exact match is not guaranteed.

How long do dtf transfers last?

The industry standard for DTF is 40-50 washes. This is all relative to how the garment is cared for also. Typical care instructions are for washing the garment inside out in cold water without bleach or fabric softener, and drying either on low in the dryer or hang dry. We can tell you that we have many shirts that have been washed 30-40 times that we did not follow the care instructions and they are still holding up.

is there a minimum quantity to order?

No. One of the benefits of this process is the capability of printing 1 design to decorate a garment.

is there a per color charge?

No. Whether it is 1 color or a photograph with gradients, the charge is the same.

What type of press do I need?

A heat press is recommended. People have expressed having good results with an ordinary iron. Our instructions are for the heat press. An iron application will take extra time as you have to ensure proper time and temp are applied to the transfer.