Textile DTF printing transfers your design onto cotton, polyester or blends with a heat press: vivid colours, soft feel, from a single piece. At Imprime Ton DTF, an A4 sheet costs from €4 to €1.80 excl. VAT, an A3 sheet from €6.50 to €2.93 excl. VAT and a metre (56 × 100 cm) from €19.90 to €6.21 excl. VAT depending on quantity, with no minimum. Ordered before 11am (business days), your textile DTF transfers are printed the same day.
What is textile DTF?
DTF (Direct To Film) is a printing technique in which your design is printed on a PET film, coated with an adhesive powder and then transferred onto the textile with a heat press. The result: a precise, soft, durable print, compatible with a wide range of fabrics (cotton, polyester, blends, softshell, etc.).
- No cutting or weeding: the transfer is ready to press.
- Vivid colours on both light and dark textiles.
- Very fine details: text, logos, micro-illustrations.
- High durability: excellent wash resistance.
DTF, screen printing, heat transfer vinyl or embroidery: which to choose?
MUST Technologie supplies print shops for both DTF and screen printing. Here is how we advise our customers.
| Technique | From | Colours and photos | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTF | 1 piece | unlimited, gradients and photos | soft | small and medium runs, varied designs |
| Screen printing | runs (screen set-up fees) | solid areas, few colours | depends on the ink | large runs of the same design |
| Cut heat transfer vinyl | 1 piece | 1 to 2 colours | smooth | text, names, numbers |
| Embroidery | 1 piece (digitising fees) | no photos | raised | polo shirts, caps, premium image |
DTF has no screen fees and no cutting: it is the most flexible solution whenever your designs change or your runs are short.
The main textile DTF printing formats
To meet every need, we offer several textile DTF printing formats. You can order ready sheets or create your own layouts.
A4 format: ideal for small designs and test runs
The A4 format (21 × 28 cm) is perfect for small chest logos, discreet prints, colour tests or limited runs: from €4 to €1.80 excl. VAT per sheet depending on quantity. For this kind of need, choose the A4 textile DTF sheet.
A3 format: the best balance between surface and price
The A3 format (28 × 42 cm) offers a larger surface, very practical for grouping several logos on the same sheet or printing a larger design (T-shirt backs, large illustrations, etc.): from €6.50 to €2.93 excl. VAT per sheet. You can order your A3 prints directly from our textile DTF A3 product.
DTF printing by the metre: for large volumes
For workshops, brands or designers who want to minimise their cost per piece, the most cost-effective option remains textile DTF by the linear metre (56 × 100 cm), from €19.90 to €6.21 excl. VAT per metre depending on quantity. By filling each metre as fully as possible, you significantly reduce the unit price of your transfers.
All price tiers and the cost per logo: DTF printing prices.
Create your own DTF gang sheets online
If you want to control the layout of your designs and optimise your print area, you can use our free online DTF gang sheet builder. The tool places your files automatically to offer you the most cost-effective configuration, with the option to adjust manually if needed.
You can also find all our textile products (A4, A3, metre, sheet builder) in the textile DTF collection.
Are your files already print-ready?
If your designs are already prepared and ready to print, you can go straight to our category for finished files. Just send your files and we take care of the printing.
Discover all our products for sending a print-ready textile DTF file (A4, A3, by the metre).
Prepaid DTF plans: the wholesale price on every small order
Do you order often, in small quantities? Pay for your plan once (from 50 to 500 m), then order from 1 m whenever you want, with your own designs, for 12 months. Each metre costs you from €13.80 to €8.50 excl. VAT depending on the plan, with priority production. Your balance is shown in your customer account.
Press settings by textile
The settings our workshop uses for each fabric:
| Textile | Temperature | Time | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton, denim | 150 °C | 12 s | medium |
| Polyester, softshell, blends | 135 °C | 20 s | medium |
On polyester, pre-press the garment for a few seconds. Peel the film hot, then press a second time for 4 to 6 seconds to improve durability.
Every step, textile by textile: textile DTF preparation and application guide. The fabrics to favour and those to avoid: DTF-compatible textiles.
Tips for a perfect result
- Use files at 300 dpi minimum at actual size (400 to 500 dpi for very fine details).
- Work with a transparent background when the design is not a solid block.
- Avoid heavily compressed images or screenshots.
- Apply the transfer to a clean, dry textile without fabric softener.
- Follow the recommended pressing temperatures and times for each textile.
FAQ – Textile DTF printing
Do textile DTF transfers withstand washing well?
Yes. Our textile DTF transfers are tested up to 50 washes at 40 °C when correctly applied. We recommend washing inside out and avoiding high-temperature tumble drying.
What temperature should you press a DTF transfer at?
150 °C for 12 seconds on cotton and denim, 135 °C for 20 seconds on polyester, softshell and blends, with medium pressure. The film is peeled hot.
Can I use DTF on polyester?
Yes, textile DTF adheres very well to polyester. Press at 135 °C for 20 seconds: a lower temperature limits dye migration from the fabric.
DTF or screen printing: which should I choose?
DTF for small and medium runs and for full-colour designs or designs that change often: no screen fees, from a single piece. Screen printing for large runs of the same design in few colours.
Is DTF suitable for micro-details?
Yes, it is one of its main strengths. Small text, fine logos and detailed graphics are reproduced very well, within the limit of a reasonable line thickness.
How do I optimise a DTF gang sheet?
To get the most out of your print, we recommend grouping several designs on the same sheet. You can use our online DTF gang sheet builder to arrange your logos, designs and sizes on an A4, A3 or metre format.
Why choose Imprime Ton DTF?
- The quality of a supplier to printers: STS Inks, powder and film tested by MUST Technologie, which has equipped printers since 1990.
- Printed the same day: textile DTF ordered before 11am (business days), then shipped by Chronopost. Free pickup in Noisy-le-Sec (93).
- Volume pricing, no minimum: the metre from €19.90 to €6.21 excl. VAT depending on quantity, even with different designs.
- Free sheet builder, available online.
- Free file check and a team you can reach on +33 1 48 50 40 08.
