CUSTOM DTF TRANSFERS

DTF Transfers on Polyester

DTF presses onto polyester and athletic wear. Here's what to check before you run a full order.

Red polyester athletic jersey with a DTF print

Yes, DTF works on polyester

DTF doesn't depend on the fabric's fiber content, so it presses onto 100% polyester, poly blends and many performance fabrics. That makes it a good fit for jerseys, team shirts and athletic wear. Deciding between DTF and sublimation? See DTF vs sublimation.

What to watch for

  • Heat-sensitive fabrics. Some thin performance fabrics can scorch, shine or show a press box at full heat. Press one test garment before a full run.
  • Dye migration. On some dyed polyester, especially red, the garment's dye can bleed into the print and tint light colors. Test a light-colored design on the actual garment first.
  • Stretch. Very stretchy fabric can pull at the edges of large prints. Smaller or broken-up designs move with the fabric better.

Testing before a full run

Press one garment with the standard settings, let it cool, then stretch it and check the edges. If it looks right, run the rest. If you see scorching, shine or color bleed on a specific garment, contact us before you order more transfers for it.

Polyester questions

Can I print names and numbers for jerseys?

Yes. Build each name and number on a gang sheet, cut them apart and press them individually.

WHICH ORDER FITS?

PICK YOUR ROUTE.

Gang sheets

Several designs or sizes on one sheet. Priced by sheet size. You pay for the sheet, and how many designs you fit on it is up to you.

Gang sheets

Bulk / wholesale

Repeat runs and big orders, with volume pricing and priority production.

Wholesale

Press settings

Press temp
300°F
Press time
10 seconds
Pressure
High
Peel
Hot, right away
Post-press
5 seconds

Orders placed before 1 PM PT ship the same business day.

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