DTF gang sheet by the metre

DTF gang sheet by the metre

Do you have lots of different logos, names or designs? With a gang sheet you put them all together on a roll of transfer film 57 cm wide. You pay per metre, not per design. After delivery you cut the transfers apart and press them onto clothing, bags or other textiles. That way you decorate a full team kit, web shop collection or event package in one go.

What you get

• Full colour transfer film, 57 cm wide, in the length you choose
• A white base layer, so colours also cover well on dark fabric
• Suitable for cotton, polyester and blends
• The more metres, the lower the price per metre: it drops sharply from 10 and from 50 metres

Three types

• Standard: for most garments.
• Premium, 8 colours: richer colours, finer details and deeper blacks.
• Softshell and sports polyester: with a blocking layer against dye migration from the fabric.

How to make your file

Create a file 57 cm wide and as long as the number of metres you order, for example 57 x 100 cm for 1 metre. Place your designs on it with at least 1 cm of space between them. Supply a PNG with a transparent background at 300 dpi or more at actual size, or a PDF. Anything transparent is not printed. We check your file before it goes into production.

How to apply the transfer

1. Set the press according to the list below.
2. Lay the garment flat on the press and pre-press it for 2 to 3 seconds so it is smooth and dry.
3. Place the transfer printed side down on the fabric. Heat resistant tape keeps it in place.
4. Press with the time and pressure from the list.
5. Peel the film while hot, straight after pressing, in one calm movement.
6. Press again for 5 seconds with a Teflon sheet or baking paper on top. This gives the best adhesion.

• Cotton T-shirt, polo, sweater: 145°C, 15 sec, 3.5 to 5 bar
• Sports shirt, thin polyester: 120°C, 10 sec, 3.5 to 5 bar
• Rainwear: 120°C, 8 sec, 3 to 5 bar
• Cap, cotton bag: 145°C, 15 sec, 3.5 to 5 bar
• Softshell (Softshell type only): 110°C, 8 sec, 3 bar

Thick fabrics sometimes need a little more heat. For technical fabrics or a large run, test on one garment first.

Lifespan and washing

A properly applied DTF transfer stays soft, sharp and colourfast for a long time. Exactly how long depends on the fabric, the application and the washing, so we do not quote a fixed number of washes. This keeps the print looking good the longest:

• Wait 24 hours after applying before the first wash.
• Wash at 30°C, 40°C at most, with the garment inside out.
• Use a mild detergent without bleach or harsh additives, and a normal or delicate cycle.
• Air dry. If you must use a tumble dryer, choose the lowest temperature.
• Never iron directly on the print: iron inside out or put baking paper in between.

Specifications

• Fabrics: cotton, polyester and cotton/polyester blends, in light and dark colours. For T-shirts, sweaters, polos, bags, workwear and sportswear. Softshell only with the Softshell type.
• Colours: full colour with a white base layer. Standard prints with 4 colours (CMYK), Premium with 8 colours for even more saturated shades.
• Finest line: 0.5 mm.
• Edge: no visible border or background, only your design is transferred.
• Feel: thin and flexible, moves with the fabric.
• Certification: Standard is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.

Delivery time

Standard 5 working days production, express 2 working days (Standard and Premium). The parcel then takes 2 to 3 working days. You pay the normal shipping costs of your country.