UV DTF (also called DTF UV) is the simplest way to customise a rigid object: we print your logos and designs on a film with inks cured by ultraviolet light, and you receive DTF UV stickers ready to apply by hand, with no press and no heat. Glass, metal, rigid plastic, varnished wood, ceramic: the result is sharp, in vivid colours, with a slight relief.

Imprime Ton DTF is the print workshop of MUST Technologie, in Noisy-le-Sec (93). This guide brings together everything you need to order: surfaces, prices, lead times, files and application.

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How does UV DTF printing work?

We print your A3 or A2 sheet on a transfer film, with UV inks cured instantly by ultraviolet light.
The design is protected by a film: you receive stickers ready to apply.
You peel off the backing paper, place the sticker on the object, press it down with a squeegee, then remove the clear film after about 5 minutes.

No press, no oven, no solvent: UV DTF lets you customise objects one at a time or in series, in your workshop or directly at your customer’s premises.

Which objects can you apply a UV DTF sticker to?

Glass: bottles, jars, mirrors, shop windows
Metal: insulated water bottles, plates and cases
Rigid plastic (ABS, PET, PMMA, acrylic): phone cases, boxes, goodies
Varnished wood, ceramic, resin: plaques and gifts

Avoid: highly textured, porous, flexible, greasy or silicone-coated surfaces, and textiles. For garments, choose textile DTF transfers. All the details: UV DTF material compatibility.

UV DTF sticker prices

Prices excl. VAT per sheet, no minimum, decreasing with quantity even with different designs:

Format	1 sheet	200 sheets or more
A3 (28 × 42 cm)	€6.99 excl. VAT	€4.51 excl. VAT
A2 (42 × 55 cm)	€13.50 excl. VAT	€8.21 excl. VAT

Express option: printing within 24 business hours, up to +€5 excl. VAT per sheet. Full price list on the DTF prices page. Order often? The prepaid UV DTF plan (24 A3 sheets) locks in your price for 12 months.

Lead times and delivery

UV DTF printed in 3 to 4 business days, or within 24 business hours with the express option. Shipped by Chronopost (delivery in France the next business day before 1 pm, free in France from €130 excl. VAT) or free collection from our workshop in Noisy-le-Sec (93).

Preparing your file

PNG with a transparent background, at actual print size
300 dpi minimum, 400 to 500 dpi for fine details
Text converted to outlines or in high resolution

No file ready? The free UV DTF sheet builder automatically places your designs on an A3 or A2 sheet. Every file is checked before printing.

Applying a UV DTF sticker

Clean and degrease the surface.
Peel off the backing paper from the back of the sticker.
Place the sticker and push the air out from the centre outwards with a squeegee.
After about 5 minutes, gently remove the clear film.
Maximum adhesion is reached after 24 hours.

The illustrated guide: how to apply a UV DTF sticker.

UV DTF, sublimation or direct UV printing?

Sublimation requires a polyester substrate or a coated object, and a press. Direct UV printing on objects requires a flatbed printer and the object on site. UV DTF is applied by hand to almost any rigid object, with no machine: it is the most flexible solution for small and medium runs. Full comparison: UV DTF or sublimation.

Frequently asked questions about UV DTF

Is UV DTF water resistant?

Yes: it resists water, everyday handling and moderate rubbing. For tableware and water bottles, we recommend gentle hand washing: UV DTF does not replace an industrial print designed for the dishwasher.