DTF sheets
DTF printing workshop in Nîmes (Gard): collection on site (by appointment) or shipping anywhere in France, printed in 2 working days. Do you use DTF every week? See our DTF by the metre page for professionals, with degressive prices up to 100 m and a length calculator. DTF printing on demand. Send your print-ready sheet or compose it online with your artwork: we print your DTF transfer in 2 working days and ship it rolled in a tube. From A4 to the 58 × 100 cm sheet, for cotton, polyester, blends, caps and dark textiles, by the unit or in series.
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DTF by the metre – 58 × 100 cm sheet
20,00 € -
Repeated DTF logo – 58 cm width
2,40 € per 10 cm · 24,00 € per metre, decreasing -
DTF sheet 29 × 21 cm (A4 size)
4,50 € -
DTF sheet 29 × 42 cm (A3 size)
6,40 € -
DTF sheet 58 × 42 cm (A2 size)
10,10 €
How does DTF printing work?
DTF (Direct To Film) consists of printing your design in colour, with a white underbase, onto a transfer film, then coating it with a hot-melt adhesive powder. All you have to do is press the transfer onto the fabric with a heat press. The result is flexible, opaque and precise down to small text and gradients, on light and dark fabric alike, with no minimum quantity.
Two ways to order your DTF transfer
- Upload a print-ready sheet: already laid out your designs? Upload your PDF, PNG or JPG at the sheet size. The file is checked automatically (proportions, resolution) before going into production.
- Arrange your designs online: upload several files at once, let the arranger lay them out on the sheet, fill the remaining space with a repeating pattern, then confirm. Ideal for mixing logos, names and designs of different sizes on a single transfer (what workshops call a “gang sheet”).
DTF sheet sizes and prices
| Size | What for? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated DTF logo – 58 cm width | 2,40 € | |
| DTF by the metre – 58 × 100 cm sheet | the best price per square metre, for production runs | 20,00 € |
| DTF sheet 29 × 21 cm (A4 size) | one chest design, or 4 to 6 chest logos; two sheets side by side on the roll | 4,50 € |
| DTF sheet 29 × 42 cm (A3 size) | the all-round size: 1 back print + several chest logos, or 8 to 12 logos | 6,40 € |
| DTF sheet 58 × 42 cm (A2 size) | small runs: 20 logos or 4 large designs | 10,10 € |
Price per sheet, complete transfer ready to press. Volume discounts applied automatically in the basket: from 10 sheets on the 29 × 21, 29 × 42 and 58 × 42 cm sizes, from 5 metres on the 58 × 100 cm sheet (tiers below).
Sizes designed for the roll. Our film is 58 cm wide: the 29 × 21 and 29 × 42 cm sheets print two at a time, the 58 × 42 and 58 × 100 cm sheets at full width, with no waste. They match the A4, A3 and A2 sizes to within 3 %; a complete A4, A3 or A2 design fits on them turned a quarter turn and reduced by 3 %.
DTF price per metre, on a 58 cm roll
The 58 × 100 cm sheet is one metre of standard DTF roll, the workshops’ “gang sheet”: group as many designs on it as you like. Professionals compare per metre, excluding VAT: here are the tiers, read live from the product page. Details, metre calculator and terms on the DTF by the metre for professionals page.
| Length ordered | Price per metre excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m Test, small order | 16,67 € excl. VAT 20,00 € incl. VAT | 16,67 € excl. VAT 20,00 € incl. VAT |
| 5 m and more Small run | 14,67 € excl. VAT (−12 %) 17,60 € incl. VAT | 73,33 € excl. VAT 88,00 € incl. VAT |
| 10 m and more Workshop, association | 12,83 € excl. VAT (−23 %) 15,40 € incl. VAT | 128,33 € excl. VAT 154,00 € incl. VAT |
| 15 m and more | 11,83 € excl. VAT (−29 %) 14,20 € incl. VAT | 177,50 € excl. VAT 213,00 € incl. VAT |
| 20 m and more | 11,17 € excl. VAT (−33 %) 13,40 € incl. VAT | 223,33 € excl. VAT 268,00 € incl. VAT |
| 25 m and more Trade rate | 10,50 € excl. VAT (−37 %) 12,60 € incl. VAT | 262,50 € excl. VAT 315,00 € incl. VAT |
| 30 m and more | 10,00 € excl. VAT (−40 %) 12,00 € incl. VAT | 300,00 € excl. VAT 360,00 € incl. VAT |
| 40 m and more | 9,33 € excl. VAT (−44 %) 11,20 € incl. VAT | 373,33 € excl. VAT 448,00 € incl. VAT |
| 50 m and more Volume rate | 8,83 € excl. VAT (−47 %) 10,60 € incl. VAT | 441,67 € excl. VAT 530,00 € incl. VAT |
| 60 m and more | 8,33 € excl. VAT (−50 %) 10,00 € incl. VAT | 500,00 € excl. VAT 600,00 € incl. VAT |
| 75 m and more | 7,67 € excl. VAT (−54 %) 9,20 € incl. VAT | 575,00 € excl. VAT 690,00 € incl. VAT |
| 100 m and more Series production | 7,00 € excl. VAT (−58 %) 8,40 € incl. VAT | 700,00 € excl. VAT 840,00 € incl. VAT |
Example: 20 m of DTF = 223,33 € excl. VAT (11,17 € excl. VAT per metre, 268,00 € incl. VAT in total).
Prices excluding VAT, 20 % VAT added (amount incl. VAT shown below). One metre = one 58 × 100 cm sheet, discount applied automatically in the basket according to quantity. Above 100 m, request a quote.
Which fabrics can a DTF transfer be pressed on?
Cotton, polyester, blends, lycra, denim, canvas, nylon: DTF adheres to most fibres, including dark fabrics thanks to its white underbase. T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, caps, tote bags, aprons, workwear, sports or club kit: the same transfer presses onto all of them.
How to press your DTF transfer
- Cut out the design you want from the sheet and position it, printed side against the fabric.
- Press for 10 seconds at 130 °C, medium pressure (adjust to your press and fabric).
- Let it cool, then peel the film off cold in one steady motion.
- Press again for 5 seconds with a sheet of baking paper to fix the design and give it a matt finish.
Further reading
- Preparing a print-ready DTF sheet, step by step
- What resolution (DPI) for DTF printing?
- PNG or PDF for a DTF sheet?
- How many logos fit on a metre of DTF?
- How to wash a DTF-printed t-shirt so it lasts
Frequently asked questions about DTF printing
What if my file isn't right?
Your file is printed as is: the site automatically checks its format and resolution on upload, and warns you if it does not cover the bleed. For a check by a printer and a preview to approve before printing, tick the proof option when ordering (5 € incl. VAT): printing starts after your approval. For a DTF sheet, test your file for free on verifdtf.fr.
Does a DTF transfer withstand washing?
Yes. A properly pressed DTF transfer withstands more than 50 washes at 30 or 40 °C, garment inside out, without fading or cracking. Avoid very hot tumble drying and never iron directly on the design.
Which file should I send for a DTF print?
A PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at actual print size, or a PDF at exactly the sheet size. JPEG is accepted but its white background will be printed. Anything white in your file comes out white on the fabric.
Do I need to mirror my artwork?
No. Send your artwork the right way round, as it should appear on the garment: the mirroring needed for film printing is done on our side.
Is there a minimum quantity?
No. You can order a single 29 × 21 cm sheet with a single logo. Prices become degressive from 5 sheets, then at 10, 25, 50 and 100.
Why 29 × 21, 29 × 42 and 58 × 42 cm sizes rather than A4, A3 and A2?
Our DTF film is 58 cm wide. These sizes fill it exactly, two 29 cm sheets side by side or one full width, with no waste: that is what makes our prices possible. They match the A sizes to within 3 %. A complete A4, A3 or A2 design fits on them turned a quarter turn and reduced by 3 %; the online arranger does it for you.
Can I group several different designs on the same sheet?
Yes, it is even the most economical way to order: the online arranger lets you upload several designs, arrange them automatically and fill the remaining space. Each design is then cut out with scissors before pressing.
What are the lead times and delivery options?
Your transfers are printed within 2 working days after your file is approved, then shipped rolled in a rigid tube: then allow the next working day with Chronopost, 3 to 5 working days with Mondial Relay. The expected dispatch date is shown on each product page and in the basket. Free collection from our Nîmes workshop as soon as it is ready.
DTF, flex or screen printing: which to choose?
DTF is ideal for small and medium runs, multicolour designs, gradients and photos, on light and dark fabrics alike. Screen printing only becomes worthwhile for large runs in one or two colours; flex is limited to solid colours.