FAQ

DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing prints your full-colour design onto a PET film with a white underbase, then bonds it to fabric with a heat press. RoyalDTF prints custom DTF transfers and gang sheets from €6 per metre.

DTF stands for Direct-to-Film. The design is printed onto a film and heat-pressed onto cotton, polyester, blends, denim and more — no screens, no weeding, full colour.

We print your artwork onto PET film, apply a hot-melt adhesive powder, cure it, and you heat-press it onto the garment at 150°C for 8 seconds, then cold-peel the film.

Yes — pressed correctly at 150°C for 8 seconds, RoyalDTF transfers bond permanently and withstand 50+ wash cycles without significant fading or cracking.

Yes — the DTF film is flexible and stretches with the fabric, so it works on stretchy tees, activewear and jersey without cracking when applied correctly.

DTF uses a PET (polyester) carrier film, water-based pigment inks, a white ink underbase, and a hot-melt polyurethane adhesive powder that bonds the print to fabric.

Pressed at 150°C / 8s, RoyalDTF prints last the life of the garment — typically 50+ washes — when washed inside-out, cold, with no bleach or fabric softener.

A gang sheet nests many designs onto one 1m × 56cm sheet so you pay only for the film area used. It is the cheapest way to print lots of designs at once, from €6/m.

No — RoyalDTF transfers have a soft, flexible hand-feel similar to a soft screen print, not a thick rubbery vinyl. They soften further after the first wash.

DTF lays a layer of white ink under the colour so designs stay vivid on dark garments. RoyalDTF generates the underbase automatically from your transparent PNG.

Press RoyalDTF transfers at 150°C (about 302°F) for 8 seconds with medium-firm pressure, then cold-peel the film once cool.

Press for 8 seconds at 150°C with medium-firm pressure, let it cool to room temperature, then peel. For large prints, re-press 5 seconds through parchment paper.

A heat press capable of even 150°C pressure gives the best, most consistent results. A household iron can work for small designs but is far less reliable.

Yes for small designs — set the iron to cotton/linen (no steam), press firmly ~30 seconds through parchment paper, then cold-peel. A heat press is recommended for commercial work.

RoyalDTF transfers are cold-peel — wait until the film cools to room temperature before peeling for the sharpest edges and best wash durability.

Use medium-firm pressure, about 40 PSI (roughly 6–7 out of 10 on most presses). Too light won't bond; too heavy can bleed the edges.

Same setting — 150°C for 8 seconds — works for cotton, polyester, blends and tri-blends. On 100% polyester use a teflon sheet to avoid dye migration.

Yes — pre-press the blank 3–5 seconds at 150°C to remove moisture and wrinkles. This single step dramatically improves adhesion and prevents a washed-out look.

150°C is about 302°F. On a US press, set 300°F, 8 seconds, medium-firm pressure, cold peel.

Yes — Cricut EasyPress and EasyPress 2 work for transfers up to A4. Set 150°C, 8 seconds, firm pressure on a hard flat surface. Use a full press for larger prints.

Both work at 150°C / 8s. Clamshell is faster for high volume; swing-away gives more even pressure and is safer for thick hoodies.

Yes — use the flat platen at 150°C / 8s. The mug attachment is for sublimation only; for mugs use RoyalDTF UV DTF stickers instead.

A 38×38cm or 40×50cm clamshell or swing-away press that holds 150°C with even firm pressure. Brands like Stahls Hotronix, Secabo, Vevor and Cricut Autopress all work well.

Wash inside-out on a cold or 30°C cycle, avoid bleach and fabric softener, and tumble-dry low or air-dry for the longest-lasting print.

Yes, on low or medium heat. For maximum life, air-dry or tumble-dry low and remove while slightly damp; avoid high heat which stresses the film.

Not when pressed correctly and cared for. Fading usually comes from under-pressing, bleach, fabric softener or hot drying — follow the 150°C/8s spec and cold-cycle washing.

Not when pressed at 150°C / 8s with firm pressure and a cold peel. Cracking is almost always caused by under-pressing, low temperature or insufficient pressure.

Never iron directly on the print. Flip the garment inside-out or place parchment/teflon between the iron and the design — direct iron heat can scorch the film.

RoyalDTF uses pigment inks that resist normal sun exposure. Prolonged direct UV over many months can slowly soften colours, as with any printed garment.

Heat the area ~10 seconds through parchment with a press or iron, then peel the film while warm. Clean residue with a little transfer remover; test a hidden area first.

Raise to medium-firm pressure (~40 PSI), pre-press the garment 3–5s to remove moisture, confirm 150°C for 8 seconds, and always cold-peel.

Usually under-pressing. Press at 150°C / 8s with firm pressure, cold-peel, then re-press 5 seconds through parchment. Wash inside-out, cold, no softener.

Under-pressing, bleach, fabric softener or hot drying cause fading. Use 150°C / 8s, wash inside-out on cold, skip bleach/softener and tumble-dry low.

The upload was low resolution. Supply artwork as a 300 DPI PNG at the final print size (e.g. about 3500×5000px for A3).

It will at 150°C / 8s. If not, raise pressure to medium-firm, pre-press to remove moisture, use a teflon sheet to avoid dye migration, and cold-peel.

Your PNG had soft anti-aliased edges or stray white pixels in the transparent area, so the underbase printed slightly wider. Use crisp, fully transparent edges.

PNG with a transparent background is ideal. We also accept JPG, SVG, PDF, AI and PSD. Use 300 DPI for crisp prints.

300 DPI at the actual print size. Lower looks pixelated; higher just adds file size. Save as a transparent PNG.

Yes — only the artwork should print. A white-background JPG will print that white box too. Use a PNG with a real alpha channel.

RoyalDTF reliably prints line work down to about 1mm and text around 4pt. Supply a 300 DPI PNG at final size to keep tiny details crisp.

Yes — DTF reproduces full-colour photographs, gradients and fine detail far better than vinyl or single-colour methods. Upload a 300 DPI photo with a clean cut-out.

We print in full CMYK + White. For brand-critical colour, send your Pantone references with the artwork and email support@royaldtf.com before ordering to confirm expectations.

On a 1m × 56cm sheet you can nest roughly 6–8 A4 designs, 12–18 A5, 30+ small pocket prints, or one large 50×56cm back print.

RoyalDTF custom DTF gang sheets start from just €6 per metre at bulk and €9.90/m at the entry tier, with no minimum order.

From €6 per metre on bulk gang sheets — among the lowest custom DTF pricing in Europe, with no minimum order.

A 1m × 56cm sheet is 0.56 m². At €6/sheet that is about €10.71 per m²; at the €9.90 entry tier about €17.68 per m².

About €1.00 per square foot (~$1.07) at the deepest bulk tier and about €1.64/sq ft (~$1.77) at the entry tier.

Roughly €0.007–€0.012 per square inch depending on bulk vs entry tier — handy for quoting pocket and sleeve prints.

On gang sheets the print cost is about €0.40–€1 per shirt before garment and labour, dropping below €0.50 for small left-chest designs.

About 1 sheet for 10 A4 prints, 4–5 sheets for 50, and 8–10 sheets for 100 — roughly €0.48–€1 print cost per shirt at bulk pricing.

No minimum order — buy a single metre to test a design, or order bulk gang sheets for the best per-metre price.

Shipping is calculated live at checkout via DHL Express based on destination and order size, so you see the exact cost before paying.

Order before noon CET and we print and ship the same day via DHL Express — 24–48 hours across the EU and 48–72 hours worldwide.

Yes — RoyalDTF ships to 189 countries worldwide via DHL Express, with customs paperwork handled. EU 24–48h, rest of world 48–72h.

All of Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, the Nordics, the Baltics, the Balkans and more), plus the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and 189 countries in total.

Yes — every order ships same day if placed before noon CET. EU capitals usually get next-morning delivery; the rest of the EU in 24–48h and worldwide in 48–72h.

Yes — RoyalDTF ships to all 50 US states via DHL Express in 48–72 hours with customs handled. Visit royaldtf.com/products/order-custom-dtf-transfers-us.

Yes — DHL Express delivers to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and all UK cities in 24–48 hours, customs handled.

Yes — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and all Australian cities via DHL Express in 48–72 hours with customs handled.

Yes — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman via DHL Express in 48–72 hours, customs pre-cleared.

RoyalDTF OÜ is Estonia-registered and ships from the EU via DHL Express, giving fast 24–48h delivery across the whole of Europe.

When your order ships, DHL Express emails a tracking number. Track it on dhl.com or in your account at royaldtf.com/account, or email support@royaldtf.com.

Email support@royaldtf.com within 7 days with photos of the sheet, your order number and DHL tracking, and we will reprint or refund the affected portion.

Yes, anytime before printing starts — email support@royaldtf.com quickly. Once a custom gang sheet is printed the order is final as it is made-to-order.

UV DTF stickers are durable, waterproof transfers that apply to hard surfaces — tumblers, bottles, glass, laptops, phone cases — with no heat, just press and rub.

No — UV DTF stickers apply cold. Peel, position, rub down firmly and remove the top transfer film. No heat press required.

On everyday items they stay vivid for years indoors; on heavily-washed or outdoor items expect long-lasting performance with the waterproof, scratch-resistant film.

Yes — UV DTF stickers are fully waterproof and scratch-resistant, ideal for drinkware, bottles and outdoor items.

Yes — applied correctly they are top-rack dishwasher safe on tumblers, mugs and bottles.

Clean and dry the surface, peel the backing, position the sticker, rub it down firmly from the centre out, then slowly peel away the clear top film.

Yes — most peel off cleanly and the film is residue-free on smooth surfaces like glass, steel and laptop lids; warming gently helps removal.

They are a thin, flexible film (about 100 microns) that hugs curved surfaces like tumblers and bottles without bubbling or lifting at the edges.

No minimum — start with a single A4 sheet from €5. A3 is €9 and the 58×100cm sheet is €22, dropping to €16 each at 31+ units.

Yes — the flexible film hugs Stanley Quencher, YETI Rambler and Hydro Flask curves with no bubbles, waterproof and dishwasher-safe top-rack.

Yes — they apply cleanly to MacBook lids, laptops, iPads and tablets, are residue-free, removable and won't yellow.

Yes — waterproof and UV-resistant for body panels, helmets and tanks; expect 1–2 years of vibrant colour with prolonged outdoor exposure.

Yes — they wrap glass jars, candle vessels and water bottles cleanly and are waterproof, perfect for small-batch product branding.

Yes — they apply to hard phone cases and are scratch-resistant and waterproof for everyday use.

Yes — guitar bodies, skate decks, longboards and plastic/steel bottles all take UV DTF cleanly; the film is scratch- and water-resistant.

For short runs and full-colour artwork, yes — no screens, no setup fees, unlimited colours and no minimum. Screen printing still wins on very large single-colour runs.

Sublimation only works on white/light polyester and dyes the fabric. DTF prints full colour on any colour cotton, polyester or blend with a white underbase.

DTF wins on full-colour art, photos and fine detail with no weeding. HTV suits simple single-colour logos. DTF gang sheets from €6/m are also cheaper per design.

DTF skips the Cricut and weeding entirely — upload a PNG, we print full-colour gang sheets, you press at 150°C / 8s. Faster for multi-design Etsy shops.

No. Sublimation needs polyester and light colours; DTF works on virtually any fabric and any colour, including 100% cotton and black garments.

Yes — heavyweight, zip-up, cropped and oversized hoodies in cotton, poly or fleece all take DTF at 150°C / 8s. Large gang sheets fit full back prints.

Yes — names, numbers and logos on football, basketball, soccer, baseball and hockey jerseys; the flexible film stretches with polyester mesh.

Yes — snapbacks, dad hats, beanies and trucker caps using a hat-press or small platen at 150°C / 8s.

Yes — cotton totes, canvas shoppers and jute bags press flat at 150°C / 8s, ideal for branded merch and events.

Yes — use a small platen or hat press at 150°C / 8s; the flexible film stretches and is wash-resistant.

Yes — cotton/canvas aprons, towels (pre-press to flatten loops) and poly/nylon backpacks all take DTF on flat panels at 150°C / 8s.

Yes — press at 150°C / 8s with a teflon sheet to protect delicate fibres, cold-peel and air-dry for longest life.

Yes — the white underbase keeps colours vivid on black and dark garments as well as white and light ones.

DTF film needs flat fabric, so not on ceramic mugs. For mugs use RoyalDTF UV DTF stickers, which wrap hard curved surfaces with no heat.

Yes — RoyalDTF is a popular supplier for Etsy sellers. Order gang sheets from €6/m, press in-house and ship; same-day printing keeps you stocked for any niche.

Get a heat press, a few blank tees and one gang sheet from €6/m to test. List on Etsy or Shopify, press on demand and reorder bestsellers — no inventory needed.

Bella+Canvas 3001, Gildan 5000, Comfort Colors 1717, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour all press cleanly with RoyalDTF transfers at 150°C / 8s.

Yes — stockpile bulk gang sheets and press only the designs you sell as orders arrive. Same-day printing plus 24–48h EU delivery means fast replenishment.

Yes — email wholesale@royaldtf.com with your business name, country, VAT number and monthly volume for discounted bulk pricing and priority printing.

Yes — plain, unbranded packaging for print shops and resellers, or custom packaging with your logo. Contact wholesale@royaldtf.com.

Yes — send us the artwork and quantities, we print the gang sheet and DHL it to your shop in 24–48h (EU); you press at 150°C / 8s and bill the client.

Yes — full-colour gradients, fine line work and big back prints reproduce sharply on heavyweight tees and hoodies. No minimum lets you test designs cheaply.

Yes — because there is no minimum order, just order one small gang sheet from €6/m to check colour, hand-feel and wash-fastness on your own blanks.

Yes — PayPal, Klarna, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL and Bancontact are all available at checkout.

Every order is rush by default — printed same day if ordered before noon CET and shipped via DHL Express at no express surcharge.

Yes — press inventory before FBA shipments, or film TikTok unboxing/heat-press reveals. Bulk gang sheets from €6/m and same-day printing keep you ready to scale.

Yes — RoyalDTF uses OEKO-TEX-compliant inks that are safe for direct skin contact, including baby and kids' garments, and meet EU REACH chemical-safety rules.

Yes — the soft, stretchy film and OEKO-TEX-compliant inks are safe next to skin for onesies, bibs and kids' tees.

Yes — RoyalDTF is a premium European DTF supplier: vivid full-colour prints, soft hand-feel, 50+ wash durability, same-day printing and fast DHL Express delivery.

Yes — enter a valid VIES VAT number in the optional Company field at checkout and qualifying intra-EU B2B orders are zero-rated under reverse charge. RoyalDTF OÜ is Estonia-registered.

RoyalDTF OÜ is an Estonia-registered (EU) custom DTF and UV DTF supplier, shipping from Europe via DHL Express to 189 countries.