If you want to print your favorite design on your T-shirt, DTF transfers are undoubtedly the best way. If you are a newbie just stepping into this industry, following our simple steps, all of them can be fully mastered. Get your heat press ready and start the pleasant DTF transfer journey with us!
How To Use DTF Transfers？
Required Material
- Working table
- Heat press machine
- Blank Garment
- Parchment paper
Apply DTF Transfers Specific Steps
Step 1: Preparing the workspace
Having a clean, well-maintained workspace is a prerequisite for preparing for the transfer.
You can do this at home by preparing a space where you can put down a work table and make sure the space is dry, ventilated, and free from dust contamination.
Step 2: Preheat the heat press
The most important step in making a DTF transfer is to warm up the heat press. This is to ensure that the transfer will be done correctly and with the best results.
Switch on the heat press and set the parameters according to the recommended temperature for T-shirt transfers, which is generally set at 275°F-310°F (135°C-155°C).
Step 3: Pre-treat the garment
While the heat press is preheating to the recommended temperature, place the garment on the heat press plate. Make sure the garment is correctly placed without wrinkles. This is a prerequisite for a clean heat press.
Now, press the heat press with light pressure and heat press for 3-5 seconds. This removes moisture from the clothes and ensures that the clothes are flat.
Step 4: Heat Press Transfer
This is the most crucial step; you need to read it carefully.
Place the DTF transfer with the design on the garment where it needs to be printed, making sure the printed side is facing down. Check that it is centered on the garment. Press the heat press machine, keep the pressure medium and the pressing time is 15-20S.
Step 5: Tear film transfer
The amazing step that is about to witness the birth of the artwork.
If you use hot tear film, you can peel off the film immediately. Carefully peel off one corner of the film to complete the design.
If you use cold peel film, you will need to completely cool the surface of the garment and then peel the film as described above to complete the process.
Step 6: Repressing to improve the effect
This step is optional and is designed to enhance the durability of the design.
Put the transferred clothes on the platen, cover the pattern part with clean parchment paper, and press the heat press for 10-15 seconds to complete the operation.
Create artwork with your DTF transfers!
DTF transfers are mesmerizing processes. Follow our steps, do it a few more times, and you’ll get the results you want. Take action! Feel free to contact Winnerjet for professional technical support if you have any questions.
FAQ About DTF Transfers
What is DTF transfers?
It is DTF printing directly to the film to form a pattern, and then heat press transferring the pattern onto a blank fabric.
How to make DTF transfers?
You can read ‘ How to make dtf transfers at home？‘ for more details.
Where can DTF transfers be applied?
T-shirts, sweatshirts, sportswear, hoodies, backpacks, handbags, masks, shoes and so on.
How long do DTF Transfers last?
After professional testing, DTF Transfers will not fade significantly after more than 60 washes.
