How to Order DTF Transfers Online: Gang Sheet, By Size or Pre-Cut (Step by Step)
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To order DTF transfers online, pick how you want to buy them (a 22-inch gang sheet you build or upload, a single design ordered by size, or either one with the pre-cut option), upload a 300 DPI PNG with a transparent background, set your sizes and quantities, and check out. Choose a gang sheet when you have several designs or sizes, and order by size when you need one design at one size. At DTF Sirius there is no minimum order and no setup fees, so your first order can be one transfer or one sheet.
Quick answer: which way to order
| Option | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Build a DTF gang sheet online | Several designs, mixed sizes or many copies of one design | Arrange your files on a 22-inch-wide sheet, 12 to 240 inches long, in the gang sheet builder |
| Upload a finished gang sheet | People who already laid out a full 22-inch sheet in design software | Use the DTF Upload Gang Sheet option, linked from the gang sheet builder page, to send one ready-to-print file that is 22 inches wide at the final size |
| Order one design by size | One logo or graphic at one size, small quantities | Upload a design, choose its dimensions and quantity with DTF transfers by size |
| Add the pre-cut option | Anyone who wants transfers trimmed and ready to press | Choose the pre-cut option in the gang sheet builder, upload gang sheet or by-size page so every design arrives cut out individually |
| UV DTF gang sheet | Hard surfaces such as tumblers, cups, glass and other smooth items | Same steps using the UV DTF gang sheet builder |
Before you order: check your files
Good files make good transfers. The best format is a 300 DPI PNG with a transparent background, saved at the actual print size. JPG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI and EPS files are also accepted.
- Make the file the size you want it printed. A small image enlarged later can look blurry.
- Remove any background you do not want printed. A white box around your design will print as white ink.
- Check thin lines and small text, since very fine details are harder to press cleanly.
If you are not sure how to remove a background, follow how to make a transparent PNG for DTF. For a full checklist, see how to prepare artwork for a DTF gang sheet.
Step by step: building a DTF gang sheet online
- Open the builder. Go to the DTF gang sheet builder.
- Choose a length. Sheets are 22 inches wide and come in lengths from 12 to 240 inches. The gang sheet calculator helps you estimate the length you need.
- Add your designs. Upload each file. You can mix different designs on the same sheet.
- Set each print size. Use the DTF transfer size chart to pick sizes for common placements such as full fronts, left chest and sleeves.
- Repeat designs for quantity. Need 12 shirts with the same logo? Place that design 12 times.
- Leave cutting space. Keep a small gap, such as a quarter inch, between designs so you can trim them cleanly.
- Review the layout. Zoom in to check edges and spacing, then add the sheet to your cart.
Want to know how many designs will fit? See DTF gang sheet sizes: how many designs fit.
Step by step: ordering a single design by size
Ordering by size is simpler when you have one design at one size, such as a business logo for a few work shirts or a single graphic for a test press.
- Open DTF transfers by size.
- Upload your design.
- Choose the width and height you want printed. Measure the garment area first, or check the size chart for typical placements.
- Enter the quantity and add it to your cart.
If you later need several designs or different sizes in one order, a gang sheet usually becomes the easier way to combine them.
Pre-cut vs cutting a gang sheet yourself
A gang sheet arrives as one long piece of film. You can trim each design apart with scissors or a paper trimmer, or choose the pre-cut option so each transfer is ready to press when it arrives.
| Cut it yourself | Pre-cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | You spend time trimming each design | Ready to press out of the package |
| Control | You decide how close to trim | Trimmed for you |
| Good fit for | A few large designs and people comfortable with a trimmer | Many small designs, busy schedules and first-time buyers |
If you are new to DTF and your sheet has lots of small logos or kids sizes, pre-cut can save you a lot of trimming. Pre-cut pricing is quoted on request; see the FAQ for details.
Ordering UV DTF for hard surfaces
UV DTF is a peel-and-stick decal for clean, smooth, hard surfaces such as tumblers, glass cans, metal, ceramic, hard plastic and sealed wood. It is not meant for fabric and does not need a heat press. The ordering steps are the same as a DTF gang sheet, using the UV DTF gang sheet builder. For cups, check the UV DTF cup wrap sizes before you set dimensions, or start with the free UV DTF cup wrap templates.
Proof checklist before checkout
- Spelling: names, dates, team names and phone numbers.
- Final sizes: each design is set to the size you want printed.
- Quantities: count every copy on the sheet.
- Do not mirror: upload designs exactly as they should appear on the finished item.
- Unwanted white areas: remove white backgrounds and boxes you do not want printed.
- Edges at 100% zoom: look for fuzzy edges, stray pixels or partly transparent areas.
When it ships and arrives
| Order type | When it ships |
|---|---|
| DTF and UV DTF gang sheets and transfers ordered by 2 PM ET on a business day | Same day |
| DTF and UV DTF orders placed after 2 PM ET | Next business day |
Delivery time after shipping depends on where you are. See same-day DTF transfers for cutoff details and DTF shipping times by state for typical transit times. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays. DTF Sirius offers free US shipping on orders over $120 and ships to US addresses only.
When your transfers arrive
- Keep transfers flat, cool and dry, ideally in a sealed bag, until you are ready to press.
- Handle them by the edges to keep the adhesive clean.
- Press DTF transfers at 315-325 F with medium-firm pressure for 6-12 seconds, then peel hot. A short second press with parchment or a Teflon sheet helps durability.
- Adjust for your material with DTF press settings by fabric, and follow the full how to press DTF transfers guide.
- UV DTF decals are peel-and-stick, so no press is needed. Follow how to apply UV DTF cup wraps and stickers.
FAQ
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can order one transfer, one gang sheet or one item.
Are there setup fees?
No. There are no setup fees on DTF or UV DTF orders.
Can I mix different designs on one gang sheet?
Yes. A gang sheet can hold different designs at different sizes, plus repeats of the same design, as long as they fit on the sheet length you choose.
Do I need to mirror my design?
No. Upload your artwork exactly as you want it to look on the finished item. Do not flip or mirror it.
What time do I need to order for same-day shipping?
Order DTF or UV DTF gang sheets and transfers by 2 PM ET on a business day for same-day shipping. Later orders ship the next business day.
Do you ship outside the US?
No. DTF Sirius ships to US addresses only, with free US shipping on orders over $120.
Still have questions? Visit the FAQ or browse more beginner guides in the DTF Help Center.
How DTF Sirius can help
DTF Sirius is an online shop that prints DTF and UV DTF transfers and ships them across the United States. There is no minimum and no setup fees, so you can start small with a single design and grow into full gang sheets when you need them. When you are ready, open the gang sheet builder and build your first sheet.