The Indy DTF rolling gang sheet builder is a flexible way to create custom DTF transfers when you want to pay based on what you build instead of choosing a fixed gang sheet length.
This tutorial explains how to use the rolling gang sheet builder, upload artwork, add text, create names and numbers, and save or order your design online.
What Is a Rolling Gang Sheet?
A rolling gang sheet is a DTF transfer sheet that lets you build your layout as you go. Instead of choosing a fixed sheet length, the rolling gang sheet builder calculates the price based on the artwork, names, numbers, and designs you add.
This option is helpful for custom apparel orders, jersey names and numbers, logo transfers, repeat graphics, and production jobs where you want more flexibility.
Rolling Gang Sheet vs. Regular Gang Sheet Builder
The regular gang sheet builder lets you choose from preset sheet lengths, such as 2 feet up to larger sizes, with a set price for each size.
The rolling gang sheet builder works differently. It is a pay-as-you-build option, which means your price adjusts as you add designs to the sheet.
If you know the exact sheet length you need, the regular gang sheet builder may be the best choice. If you want a flexible layout that grows based on your artwork, the rolling gang sheet builder is a better fit.
Step 1: Open the Rolling Gang Sheet Product
Start from the Indy DTF website and open the rolling gang sheet product page.
Scroll down to the printing options. You will see options such as IndyColor DTF and ProColor DTF.
Step 2: Choose IndyColor DTF or ProColor DTF
Before opening the builder, choose the print option that fits your order.
- IndyColor DTF delivers vibrant professional color for most artwork.
- ProColor DTF offers an expanded color range for demanding gradients and tones.
In the tutorial, ProColor DTF is selected as the example.
Step 3: Build Your Rolling Gang Sheet
After selecting your print option, click the button to build your gang sheet.
The rolling gang sheet workspace opens with a fixed printable width. The builder shows the current price near the top, and the price updates based on the amount of artwork and design content added to the sheet.
Step 4: Upload Your Artwork
Use the upload area to add your artwork files. Once uploaded, click the image to place it onto the rolling gang sheet workspace.
You can move the artwork, resize it, and position it where you want it on the sheet.
For best results, use clean, high-resolution artwork. PNG files with transparent backgrounds are usually best for DTF transfers.
Step 5: Adjust Width, Height, and Aspect Ratio
When you select a design, you can adjust the width and height. If the aspect ratio is locked, changing the width will also adjust the height so the artwork stays proportional.
This helps keep the design from stretching or looking distorted.
Step 6: Adjust Brightness and Contrast
The rolling gang sheet builder includes artwork adjustment tools such as brightness and contrast.
These tools can help you preview small visual changes, but we recommend starting with the best-quality artwork possible before uploading.
Step 7: Add Text
You can also add text directly inside the builder. After adding text, you can change the font, adjust the text color, and add or edit a stroke around the text.
This is useful for simple words, labels, names, or custom design elements.
Step 8: Add Names and Numbers
The rolling gang sheet builder includes a name and number tool for jersey-style orders.
You can add a name, choose the size, select the font, set the quantity, change the text color, and adjust stroke settings. You can also add numbers the same way.
After confirming the name or number, it will appear on the sheet and can be moved into position.
Step 9: Use the Gallery
The builder also includes a gallery area with optional graphics you can add to your layout.
Click a gallery design to place it onto the sheet, then resize and move it as needed.
Make sure each design stays inside the printable area and does not overlap other designs unless that is intentional.
Step 10: Save or Add to Cart
When your rolling gang sheet is finished, you have a few options.
- Save and Add to Cart if you are ready to checkout.
- Save if you want to keep the design and come back later.
- Close if you want to exit the builder.
If you choose Save and Add to Cart, the design will be saved and added to your cart. The cart will show the price based on what you built in the rolling gang sheet builder.
How Pricing Works
The rolling gang sheet price is calculated based on the artwork and design content added to the sheet. As you add more images, names, numbers, or graphics, the total can change automatically.
This makes the rolling gang sheet a flexible option for customers who do not want to choose a fixed gang sheet length before designing.
Tips for a Better Rolling Gang Sheet
- Use high-resolution artwork for cleaner DTF transfers.
- Use transparent PNG files when possible.
- Keep artwork inside the printable area.
- Avoid overlapping designs unless you want them printed that way.
- Use the name and number tool for jersey-style orders.
- Check your final layout before adding it to cart.
- Save your design if you want to edit it later.
Start Your Rolling Gang Sheet
You can create your rolling gang sheet online with Indy DTF.
Indy DTF offers custom DTF transfers, rolling gang sheets, gang sheet printing, apparel printing, fast turnaround, shipping, and local pickup in Indianapolis.
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