High Quality Direct to Film Gang Sheets 13”x23”

 Upload your gang sheet with Transparent PNG Baxkground at 300 DPI FOR BEST RESULTS. Size must be 13”x23”.  Sheets are shipped 13”x23” Sheets. 

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Pro Tips

Teflon Sheet

A Teflon sheet is needed to cover the transfer during pressing. This prevents the film from sticking to the heat press and the possibility of burn marks on the fabric, especially delicate ones.

Other Optional Accessories

You may need a lint roller (to remove dust/lint from garments before pressing), heat-resistant tape (to hold a detailed small DTF transfer), and heat transfer pillows (for shirts with seams or buttons). 

Pressing Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Garment and Press

Turn on your Heat Press and set it to the appropriate temperature and time. Set it to 320°F (for cotton) or 280°F (for polyester) and preheat the shirt for 5 seconds. This removes any moisture and wrinkles, providing a plain ground for heat transfer.

Step 2: Place DTF Transfer on the Garment

Lay the cured DTF transfer film such that the printed design touches the fabric and the blank side of the film faces up. Small designs can shift during the pressing phase, we recommend using a heat-resistant tape for securing them.

If you’re printing on the backside of the shirt, or if your garment has thick seams or buttons nearby, you might insert a heat-pressing pillow inside the shirt to ensure even pressure.

Step 3: Press the Transfer

Cover the transfer film with a Teflon sheet to protect it. The temperature, pressure, and time need to be set based on the fabric. 

For cotton or its fabric blends, set the temperature between 320°F to 350°F, pressure at High, and heat press for 8 to 10 seconds. For synthetic ones, lower the temperature to 275°F to 280°F and heat press for 10 to 15 seconds.  

In cases when the design has sharp details, rub the design (film intact) with a squeegee and heat press again for about 5 seconds. 

Step 4: Cool and Peel the Film

The transfer film can be both hot and cold film; peel off accordingly. Since most of the DTF films are cold, wait until the transfer is no longer hot to the touch, about 30 seconds to a minute. 

The design should now be transferred to the garment. Take your time to ensure no parts of the design lift with the film. If you notice any part of the design is still stuck to the film or not adhered to the fabric, lay it back down, cover it, and press again for a few more seconds.

POST PRESS

Some experts perform a second press after peeling. For that, cover the design area (no film) with a Teflon sheet and press it one more time at the same temperature 5-10 seconds .