Screen Print Transfers Alternative – Full Colour Ready to Press DTF

If you have been searching for screen print transfers, our ready to press DTF transfers do the same job with fewer limits. Traditional plastisol screen print transfers are printed one ink colour at a time, which means set-up charges, colour limits and minimum order quantities. Every design on this page is a full colour direct to film (DTF) transfer that is printed on demand, cured and shipped ready to press – no screens, no set-up fee and no minimums.

You get unlimited colours, photographic gradients, fine line detail and soft, stretchable prints that will not crack or peel when pressed correctly. Order a single transfer to sample a design or hundreds for a team order, and press them on cotton, polyester, tri-blends, fleece, tote bags and caps with any heat press.

DTF Transfers vs Screen Print Transfers

• Colours: screen printing charges per colour; DTF prints unlimited colours and photo detail at one price.
• Minimums: screen print transfers usually need 25–100 pieces; here you can order one.
• Set-up: no screens, films or set-up fees – your artwork goes straight to print.
• Feel: a thin, flexible finish with a soft hand, not a thick plastisol slab.
• Durability: 50+ washes when pressed and cared for correctly.
• Fabrics: works on cotton, polyester and blends, light or dark garments.

How to Press

Preheat the garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture. Place the transfer print side down and press at 310°F / 155°C for 15 seconds with medium pressure. Let the film cool completely and cold peel in one smooth motion, then finish with a 5 second press under a cover sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are DTF transfers better than screen print transfers?

For small runs and full colour artwork, yes. DTF transfers print unlimited colours with no screens, no set-up fees and no minimum order, while screen print transfers are usually cheaper only at very high volumes in one or two ink colours.

Do DTF transfers feel like screen printing?

They feel thinner and more flexible than plastisol. A pressed DTF transfer has a soft, slightly matte hand that moves with the fabric instead of sitting on top of it as a thick layer.

Is there a minimum order?

No. You can order a single ready to press transfer or several hundred at the same quality and price per sheet tier.

What equipment do I need?

Only a heat press that reaches 310°F with even pressure. No printer, no screens, no weeding and no cutting are required.

Will DTF transfers crack or peel like vinyl?

No. When pressed at the correct temperature, time and pressure, a DTF print stays flexible and lasts 50+ washes without cracking or lifting.

Can I press DTF transfers on polyester?

Yes. Press polyester and performance fabrics at a lower 285°F for 12 seconds to avoid scorching and dye migration.

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