Save up to 42% per square inch
The longer the sheet, the lower the rate. Applied automatically by sheet length.
| DTF cart total | Price / in²1 × 1 in | Example4 × 4 in | Example11 × 11 in | Example14 × 12 in |
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| $9.77+1 ft of film | $0.037 | $0.59 | $4.48 | $6.22 |
| $12.77+1.5 ft of film | $0.03213% off | $0.52 | $3.90 | $5.42 |
| $15.77+2 ft of film | $0.03019% off | $0.48 | $3.61 | $5.02 |
| $21.77+3 ft of film | $0.02726% off | $0.44 | $3.33 | $4.62 |
| $26.77+4 ft of film | $0.02531% off | $0.41 | $3.07 | $4.26 |
| $33.77+5 ft of film | $0.02631% off | $0.41 | $3.10 | $4.30 |
| $41.77+6 ft of film | $0.02629% off | $0.42 | $3.19 | $4.43 |
| $46.77+7 ft of film | $0.02532% off | $0.40 | $3.06 | $4.25 |
| $58.77+9 ft of film | $0.02533% off | $0.40 | $2.99 | $4.16 |
| $63.77+10 ft of film | $0.02435% off | $0.39 | $2.92 | $4.06 |
| $78.77+12 ft of film | $0.02533% off | $0.40 | $3.01 | $4.18 |
| $95.77+15 ft of film | $0.02435% off | $0.39 | $2.93 | $4.06 |
| $109.77+18 ft of film | $0.02338% off | $0.37 | $2.80 | $3.88 |
| $118.77+20 ft of film | $0.02239% off | $0.36 | $2.72 | $3.78 |
| $128.77+22 ft of film | $0.02240% off | $0.35 | $2.68 | $3.72 |
| $138.77+24 ft of film | $0.02241% off | $0.35 | $2.65 | $3.68 |
| $170.77+30 ft of film | $0.02242% off | $0.34 | $2.61 | $3.62 |
Examples are size × rate. Your rate is set by the film length your order needs (22 in wide), and the builder shows the exact layout and total before checkout.
Custom DTF Transfers by Size
Upload your artwork, set the exact size and quantity of every design, and get hot peel DTF transfers ready to press. Priced by the square inch with no setup fees and no minimums.
- Any size up to 22 in wide, any quantity
- Hot peel film: press, peel, done
- Cotton, polyester, blends and tri-blends
- Printed in about 1 business day
Price each drops as quantity goes up. Mix as many sizes as you want in one order.
Add every design at once. In the builder you set the size and quantity of each one, then check out.
Already have a finished gang sheet? Upload your ready-made sheet.
How do you order DTF transfers by size?
Upload your artwork, set a size and quantity for each design, and pay for the film area your transfers use. The builder arranges every design on 22 in wide hot peel film and shows the exact layout and price before checkout.
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Upload your designs
Drop in one file or fifty. PNG, JPG and SVG are accepted, and a transparent PNG prints the cleanest edge.
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Set size and quantity
The builder lists every file. Enter the print width and the quantity for each design, such as 24 left chests at 3.5 in and 24 fronts at 10 in.
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Pay for the area you use
Click Apply and the builder nests your transfers on 22 in wide film at the shortest length that fits, from $9.77 down to $0.022 per sq in on long runs.
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Printed, shipped, ready to press
Orders print in about one business day. Transfers arrive on film in the layout you approved. Cut them apart, press and peel hot.
Price a full order by transfer size
Add each design with its print size and quantity. The estimator works out the film length your order needs, the total, and the cost of each transfer.
Estimate assumes 0.25 in between transfers on 22 in wide film. The builder shows your exact layout and price before checkout.
What size should a DTF transfer be?
Most adult front prints run 10 to 12 in wide and most left chest prints run 3.5 to 4 in. These are the placements decorators order most, with what each costs when you fill a 2 ft length of film ($15.77).
Left chest
Polos, work shirts and the front of a two-location job.
Adult front
Standard center chest print for adult tees and hoodies.
Full front or back
Large back prints, event tees and team names.
Youth front
Youth tees, toddler sizes and tote bags.
Sleeve
Sleeve hits and leg prints on multi-location jobs.
Neck tag
Tagless neck labels and small hat or pocket marks.
Heat press settings and file prep
Hot peel film releases while the transfer is still hot, so there is no cool-down wait between garments. Start from the settings below and test on a scrap garment, since every press runs a little differently.
Heat press settings by fabric
| Fabric | Temp | Time | Pressure | Peel |
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| 100% cotton | 270 to 280°F | 10 sec | Medium-firm | Hot |
| 50/50 blends | 260 to 280°F | 10 sec | Medium | Hot |
| Polyester | 240 to 250°F | 7 to 10 sec | Medium | Hot |
| Tri-blends | 260 to 280°F | 7 to 10 sec | Light-medium | Hot |
- Pre-press the garment for 5 to 10 seconds to drive out moisture and flatten the print area.
- Position the transfer, press at the settings above, and peel the film while it is hot.
- Cover with parchment or a Teflon sheet and press again for 5 to 10 seconds to set the print.
Artwork checklist
- PNG with a transparent background gives the cleanest edge. JPG and SVG are also accepted.
- Build files at 300 DPI at the final print size.
- Unlimited colors and gradients, with no per-color or screen charges.
- Maximum transfer width is 22 in. Longer designs run along the length of the film.
- Every file is checked for size, resolution and transparency before it prints. If something needs fixing, we email you first.
DTF transfers by size: common questions
How is pricing calculated for ApparelMax DTF transfers by size?
ApparelMax DTF transfers are priced by the film area an order uses. Designs are arranged on film 22 in wide and the price is set by length, starting at $9.77 for 22 × 12 in. The rate per square inch falls as length grows, down to $0.022 at 22 × 360 in. There are no setup, art or per-color fees.
Is there a minimum order for custom DTF transfers at ApparelMax?
ApparelMax has no minimum quantity on custom DTF transfers. The smallest order is one 22 × 12 in length of film at $9.77, which holds about 2 adult front prints at 10 × 10 in or 15 left chest prints at 3.5 in. One design or dozens of different designs can share the same film.
Do ApparelMax DTF transfers arrive cut into individual pieces?
ApparelMax DTF transfers ship on 22 in wide film in the layout approved in the builder, not as pre-cut pieces. Cut the transfers apart with scissors or a paper trimmer before pressing. Leaving a small margin around each design makes positioning on the platen easier and does not affect the print.
What artwork files work best for DTF transfers ordered from ApparelMax?
The ApparelMax builder accepts PNG, JPG and SVG uploads. A PNG with a transparent background built at 300 DPI at the final print size gives the sharpest edge and avoids a printed box around the design. Every file is checked for size, resolution and transparency before printing, and ApparelMax emails the customer if a file needs fixing.
How fast are ApparelMax DTF transfer orders printed?
ApparelMax DTF transfer orders print in about one business day once the artwork passes the file check, then ship from a US print facility. Transit time depends on the shipping method chosen at checkout. Orders with artwork that needs correcting start printing after the corrected file is approved.
What heat press settings do ApparelMax hot peel DTF transfers need?
Press ApparelMax hot peel DTF transfers on 100% cotton at 270 to 280°F for 10 seconds with medium-firm pressure, and on polyester at 240 to 250°F for 7 to 10 seconds with medium pressure. Peel the film hot, then press again for 5 to 10 seconds under parchment or a Teflon sheet. Test on a scrap garment first.
What fabrics can ApparelMax DTF transfers be pressed onto?
ApparelMax DTF transfers press onto 100% cotton, polyester, 50/50 cotton-poly blends and tri-blends, in light or dark colors. That covers most wholesale blanks, including Gildan 5000, Bella + Canvas 3001 and Gildan 18500 hoodies. Polyester needs a lower temperature of 240 to 250°F to limit dye migration and scorching.
Ready to price your artwork?
Upload your files and see the exact layout and total before you pay. Orders start at $9.77.
Need blanks to press them on?
Add wholesale blanks to the same order. Blanks and transfers ship separately.