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How to Print

We've worked hard to make the process simple so you don't have to. Order your prints in 4 easy steps. If you do not have access to design software, if what you read below is unclear, or if you need help using our DTF Sheet builder do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our dedicated
Customer Service team members.

Step 1: Set Up Your Artwork

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    Set up your DTF artwork using a CMYK profile, this will give the closest approximation to what you see on your screen.

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    Set your DTF artwork up to the size you want your final print (or larger) to avoid blurring issues.

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    Set your DTF artwork to 300 DPI at the start of your project to ensure your print is high

    quality

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    Change stroke lines to outlines (Object > Path >Outline Stroke) and text to outlines (Type > Create > Outlines).

Step 2: Choose Format and Placement

Start your order by clicking on the DTF Sheet listing that suits you the best. Choose your custom print and place it using our automatic online DTF sheet builder or upload a ready to print DTF File. Once DTF Artwork sheet has been created and/or uploaded - add required quantity of sheet to your cart and checkout as standard.

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Step 3:Print Delivery or Collection

Not only do we deliver on quality we are also set up for urgent DTF printing services. Offering DTF printing with Same-day* to 24-hour Dispatch Services we are able to deliver vibrant, high quality DTF prints from our workshop in Medway, Kent.

We offer same-day DTF printing to those who are able to collect from our workshop:

Unit 74 Sir Thomas Longley Rd Rochester, Kent, ME2 4BH

*Same-day dispatch is subject to availability. All orders placed before 9AM are dispatched same-day, all order placed after 9AM are dispatched either same day or next day.

Royal Mail Delivery

24h Tracked Delivery £5.95 | Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm £9.95 |
Local Delivery Services up to 10 miles £15+VAT |

Step 4: Application of Printed DTF Design

Received your ready to print DTF Transfers? Follow our instructions for the best quality application.

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    1. Design will be printed as a mirror image with white ink on surface. Place garment on heat press and direct to film transfer onto garment with image (right reading) facing up.

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    2. Press with firm pressure at: a. Cotton and polycotton mixfabric - 157°C,13-15 Seconds b. 100% Polyster, Nylon, Spandex fabric - 130°C,8-10 Seconds.

    Press firmly - 55-70psi depending on fabric type.

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    3. After pressing - let it cool down for 3-5 seconds and peel film back from corner in one quick moment.

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    4.This is important!Post-Press for 2-4 Seconds. Use a teflon sheet or parchment paper to seal the edges of your DTF for the most durable and best finish.