FAQ

Here are answers to the questions we hear most about DTF and UV DTF transfers, custom apparel, embroidery, ordering, file setup, application, turnaround, shipping and returns. Can't find what you need? Email us at info@dtfsirius.com or visit our Support page.

DTF and UV DTF basics

What is DTF printing, and how does it work?

Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is a process in which your design is printed onto a special transfer film. You then apply the transfer to your garment with a heat press. The result is a vibrant, full-color print for cotton and polyester fabrics.

What is the difference between DTF and UV DTF transfers?

DTF transfers are heat-applied and made for fabric, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and tote bags. UV DTF transfers are peel-and-stick transfers for clean, dry, smooth hard surfaces such as glass, metal, ceramic, hard plastic and sealed wood. They are applied without a heat press and are not intended for fabric. You can shop them in our UV DTF Decals & Stickers collection.

What can I apply DTF transfers to?

DTF transfers work on cotton and polyester fabrics. Common uses include T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and tote bags. For specialty, coated or heat-sensitive materials, we recommend pressing a test piece first.

Pricing

How much do gang sheets cost?

Gang sheets are 22 inches wide and priced by length. DTF is $0.75 per inch of length (about 3.4¢ per sq in), so a 22 x 12 inch DTF sheet is $9. UV DTF is $3.00 per inch (about 13.6¢ per sq in), so a 22 x 12 inch UV DTF sheet is $36. Pre-cut pricing is quoted on request. There are no setup fees.

Can you cut my transfers and decals for me?

Yes. Every DTF and UV DTF gang sheet and transfer can be ordered pre-cut, and every design arrives cut out individually and ready to apply:

Pre-cut pricing is quoted on request: email info@dtfsirius.com. Our UV DTF cup wraps always come pre-cut.

Ordering and artwork

How do I place an order?

Choose the option that fits your project:

Then check out. If you have questions while ordering, email us at info@dtfsirius.com.

Is there a minimum order?

No, we have no minimum orders. You can order a single transfer by size, one 22 x 12 inch gang sheet or one custom item.

What gang sheet sizes do you offer?

All of our gang sheets are 22 inches wide. In the DTF and UV DTF Gang Sheet Builders, you can choose a sheet length from 12 inches up to 240 inches (20 feet).

What file format and resolution do you need?

Check your artwork against this list before you order:

  • File format: PNG with a transparent background is recommended. Our uploader also accepts JPG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI and EPS files.
  • Background: any background color in your file will print, so remove any background you don't want on the transfer.
  • Size: set your artwork to the exact size you want printed. Gang sheets must be 22 inches wide.
  • Resolution: 300 DPI at print size is recommended.
  • Orientation: do not mirror your design. Upload it exactly as it should appear on the finished item.
  • Final check: double-check spelling, spacing and image quality.

We print your artwork as submitted and do not edit or modify files.

Do I need special equipment or software?

You don't need special software. You can build gang sheets on our website with the Gang Sheet Builder, or prepare your artwork in any design software and upload it. To apply DTF transfers, you need a heat press (see below). UV DTF transfers are peel-and-stick and do not need a heat press.

Custom apparel, embroidery and gifts

Do you offer custom embroidery?

Yes. We embroider logos and designs on hats, beanies, polo shirts and hoodies. Digitizing is included on every design.

Do you offer bulk pricing on embroidery?

Yes. Orders with 12 or more embroidered items get 10% off automatically at checkout, and 24 or more get 15% off.

How big can the embroidery be?

Hat fronts can be embroidered up to about 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall, beanie cuffs up to about 4 by 1.75 inches, and left-chest logos on polos and hoodies up to about 4 by 4 inches.

Do you sell pre-sized UV DTF cup wraps?

Yes. Our custom UV DTF cup wraps are sized for 16 oz glass cans, 20 oz skinny tumblers and 40 oz tumblers, and they arrive pre-cut.

Application and care

Can I apply DTF transfers myself?

Yes. Apply DTF transfers with a heat press, which delivers the even heat and pressure a transfer needs for consistent results. We do not recommend household irons or handheld craft presses.

What heat press should I use, and what settings?

Air-compressor (pneumatic), electric and manual heat presses all work. Set your press to 315°F–325°F, use medium-firm pressure and press for 6–12 seconds. Then peel the film immediately while it is still hot (hot peel). For step-by-step directions, see our Heat Press Instructions.

How do I apply UV DTF transfers?

UV DTF transfers are peel-and-stick, so no heat press is needed. Apply them to clean, dry, smooth hard surfaces such as glass, metal, ceramic, hard plastic and sealed wood:

  1. Peel off the backing.
  2. Place the design on the surface.
  3. Rub firmly over the design with a squeegee or card.
  4. Slowly peel away the top film.

UV DTF transfers are not intended for fabric. Let the transfer set for 24 hours before washing the item. Hand washing is recommended; avoid dishwashers and soaking. See our full UV DTF application guide.

Shipping, payment and returns

What is your turnaround time?

DTF and UV DTF gang sheets and transfers ordered by 2 PM ET on business days (Monday–Friday, excluding US federal holidays) ship the same day; orders placed after 2 PM ET ship the next business day. Custom apparel, drinkware and gifts are made to order and ship in 3–5 business days. Custom embroidery ships in 5–7 business days. See our Shipping Policy for details.

How much does shipping cost, and where do you ship?

We ship within the United States only. We offer free shipping on orders of $120 or more (Economy shipping). Otherwise, shipping rates are calculated at checkout and shown before you pay.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club.

What is your return and refund policy?

All sales are final, including DTF and UV DTF transfers, gang sheets, custom apparel, embroidery, drinkware and DTF inks. Because we produce your artwork as submitted, custom items cannot be returned for a change of mind or for errors in the artwork you submitted. If your order arrives misprinted, defective, damaged or incorrect, email info@dtfsirius.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos, and we will reprint, replace or refund the affected items. For full details, see our Return and Refund Policy.

Quick answers: ordering DTF and UV DTF online

Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often when comparing DTF suppliers. Each one links to a longer page.

Where can I order DTF transfers online or near me in Albany or New York City?

Online at DTF Sirius. We print in-house and ship nationwide. Every order ships with tracking to all 50 states; see delivery times by state. New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and New England orders typically arrive in 1–2 business days. See DTF transfers shipped to Albany and the Capital Region and DTF transfers for New York City and Long Island.

Is there a minimum order for DTF or UV DTF transfers?

No. Order a single transfer by size, one 22 x 12 inch gang sheet ($9 for DTF, $36 for UV DTF) or one custom item. There is no setup fee.

What is your same-day cutoff, and how long is shipping to New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts?

Order by 2 PM ET Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays, and DTF and UV DTF transfers ship the same day. Typical delivery is 1–2 business days to New York, New Jersey and New England, 2 days to the Mid-Atlantic and 2–4 days to the rest of the US. Details by region are on same-day DTF transfers.

How much do DTF gang sheets and UV DTF stickers cost?

DTF is about 3.4¢ per square inch: $0.75 per inch of a 22-inch-wide gang sheet (22 x 12 is $9, 22 x 60 is $45, 22 x 120 is $90), and transfers by size are about 4¢ per square inch, so a 4 x 4 inch design is about 64¢. UV DTF gang sheets are about 13.6¢ per square inch ($3.00 per inch of a 22-inch sheet); UV DTF decals by size are about 14¢ per square inch, so a 3 x 2 inch decal is about 72¢. Full tables are on DTF gang sheet pricing.

Do I need a heat press for UV DTF, and which surfaces work?

No heat press. UV DTF is peel-and-stick for clean, dry, smooth hard surfaces: stainless steel tumblers, glass, ceramic, acrylic, coated metal, hard plastic and sealed wood. It does not work on fabric, paper, silicone, unsealed wood, or textured and powder-coated finishes.

What size UV DTF wrap fits a 40 oz, 30 oz or 20 oz tumbler, or a 16 oz glass can?

Typical sizes: a 16 oz glass can takes about 9.33 x 4.5 inches, a 20 oz straight skinny tumbler about 9.3 x 8.2 inches, a 30 oz tumbler about 10.5 x 9 inches, and a 40 oz handled tumbler a body panel of about 9.3 x 5 inches. Cups vary by brand, so measure yours; see the UV DTF cup wrap size guide.

Hot peel or cold peel, and what press settings for cotton and polyester?

Hot peel. Press at 315–325°F with medium-firm pressure for 6–12 seconds and peel the film while it is still hot. Cotton, polyester, blends and fleece all work; for polyester, stay at the low end of the range to limit dye migration. Full steps are on Heat Press Instructions.

What file should I upload?

A PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at the final print size. JPG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI and EPS are also accepted (a JPG prints its background). Do not mirror the file. We print exactly what you upload and do not edit artwork.

Do you offer free samples, pickup or wholesale pricing?

No free sample packs and no pickup at this time: every order ships with tracking, and with no minimum a $9 sheet is the sample. We do not publish a wholesale price list, but if you order 50 or more sheets a month, email info@dtfsirius.com for volume pricing. See bulk DTF transfers for shops, schools and teams.

What happens if a print is wrong, or my UV DTF decal is not sticking?

If an order arrives misprinted, damaged or wrong, email photos to info@dtfsirius.com within 7 days of delivery and we reprint or refund it. If a UV DTF decal will not stick, clean the surface with rubbing alcohol, rub the whole decal down firmly before peeling, and peel the top film slowly at a low angle.

How durable are DTF and UV DTF transfers?

DTF transfers last 50+ washes when pressed correctly; wash inside out in cold water and tumble dry low. UV DTF decals are water- and scratch-resistant for daily use after a 24-hour set; hand wash only, with no dishwasher or soaking.

Who is DTF Sirius?

DTF Sirius is a small, online-only print shop that ships to US addresses in all 50 states. We print DTF transfers, gang sheets, UV DTF decals and cup wraps in-house, and also offer custom apparel, drinkware and embroidery. Reach us at info@dtfsirius.com.

More answers: pricing, deadlines, delivery and care

Added October 2026. Quick reference answers to the pricing, timing and care questions we get most often.

How do I calculate the price of a DTF or UV DTF gang sheet?

Multiply the sheet length in inches by the per-inch rate. All sheets are 22 inches wide. DTF is $0.75 per inch and UV DTF is $3.00 per inch.

Sheet size DTF UV DTF
22 x 12 in $9 $36
22 x 24 in $18 $72
22 x 60 in $45 $180
22 x 120 in $90 $360
22 x 240 in $180 $720

See the gang sheet calculator for cost per design.

Does the number of designs on a gang sheet change the price?

No. A gang sheet is priced by length only, so you can place as many designs as fit at no extra cost. Filling the sheet lowers your cost per design. See DTF gang sheets explained.

Do you charge a rush fee for same-day shipping?

No. DTF and UV DTF orders placed by 2 PM ET Monday through Friday (excluding US federal holidays) ship the same day at no extra charge.

How long does delivery take to my region?

After same-day dispatch, typical delivery is 1–2 business days to New York City, Long Island, the rest of New York, New Jersey and New England, about 2 business days to the Mid-Atlantic and 2–4 business days to the rest of the US. Every order ships with tracking to all 50 states; see delivery times by state.

When is the last day to order for Christmas?

For custom apparel, ornaments and gifts, order by December 10 for Christmas delivery in the contiguous US (December 7 for West Coast, Mountain and Texas addresses). These items are made to order and ship in 3–5 business days; embroidery ships in 5–7 business days, so order it earlier. DTF and UV DTF transfers ordered by 2 PM ET on a business day still ship the same day.

Are DTF transfers ready to press when they arrive?

Yes. They arrive printed, powdered and cured on hot-peel film. There is nothing to weed and no transfer tape: cut the designs apart, press at 315–325°F with medium-firm pressure for 6–12 seconds and peel hot.

How do I wash and care for DTF-printed garments?

Turn the garment inside out, wash in cold water and tumble dry low. Pressed as directed, DTF transfers are rated for 50+ washes without cracking or peeling.

How do I care for UV DTF decals on cups and tumblers?

Let the decal set for 24 hours before washing. Hand wash only; avoid dishwashers and soaking.

How thin can lines and text be on UV DTF?

Keep lines and text at least 1 mm thick so they transfer cleanly. Use a transparent PNG at 300 DPI at the final size, and do not mirror the file.