DTF Transfers for Clothing Brands

Why brands use DTF

Screen printing makes sense once you know what sells. Before that, minimums and setup fees mean ordering stock you might not move. DTF has no minimums and no per-color setup, so a new brand can test a design in small numbers and reorder what works.

• Test before you commit. Print a small run of a new design and see how it sells.
• Press to order. Keep blank garments on hand and press as orders come in, instead of guessing sizes and colors upfront.
• Full color without the cost. Gradients, photos and detailed art print in one pass.

Building a drop on one sheet

Put the whole drop on one gang sheet: front and back prints, neck labels, sleeve hits and every size variation. You pay for the sheet, so a well-packed sheet keeps your cost per print down. Here's how to pack a gang sheet.

Restocking and reorders

Keep your gang sheet files organized so a restock is a quick reorder, not a rebuild. Unpressed transfers keep 6 to 12 months stored flat and sealed, so you can order in batches and press over time.

Brand questions

Can I print my own neck labels?

Yes. Small neck label prints fit easily on a gang sheet with the rest of your designs. Keep text bold enough to read at small sizes.

What about bigger runs?

Once you're ordering regularly, look at wholesale for volume pricing and priority production.