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Learn how Indy DTF handles custom DTF transfers, gang sheets, upload files, production timing, local pickup, and shipping from Indianapolis.
DTF transfers
Quick answers for customers ordering custom DTF transfers, gang sheets, and print-ready artwork from Indy DTF.
How much do DTF transfers cost?
DTF transfer costs depend on the artwork dimensions, quantity, and ordering option. Transfers By Size uses artwork area, while fixed and rolling gang sheets have separate sheet or length pricing. Our DTF cost guide includes current IndyColor rates and examples for 1, 10, and 50 transfers. Garments, pressing, tax, shipping, and optional services are separate from those transfer-only examples.
What is DTF printing?
DTF stands for direct-to-film. Your artwork is printed onto transfer film, finished with adhesive powder, and heat pressed onto apparel or other compatible fabric items. It is a good option for full-color designs, small batches, brands, teams, events, and custom apparel orders.
What files can I upload?
You can upload PNG, JPG/JPEG, SVG, PSD, AI/EPS, or PDF files for DTF and gang sheet orders. For best results, use high-resolution print-ready artwork. Transparent PNG files are helpful when your design should not have a background.
Do I need print-ready artwork?
Print-ready artwork gives the best result. Please check spelling, colors, sizing, transparent backgrounds, and image quality before ordering. If a file is low resolution or has a background you do not want printed, the finished transfer may show those issues.
Gang sheets
How gang sheets and rolling gang sheets work for customers who want to fit multiple designs into one print order.
How do gang sheets work?
A gang sheet lets you place multiple designs on one DTF sheet so you can order several logos, names, graphics, or sizes together. You arrange the artwork, choose the sheet size, and we print the finished sheet for cutting and pressing.
What is the difference between a gang sheet and DTF transfers by size?
Gang sheets are best when you want multiple designs together on one sheet. DTF transfers by size are best when you want to upload one design, choose its exact width and height, and order the quantity you need.
What is a rolling gang sheet?
A rolling gang sheet is a long DTF sheet ordered by length. It is useful for larger batches, repeat artwork, or longer print runs where you want more artwork on one continuous sheet.
Turnaround, pickup, and shipping
Timing depends on order volume, artwork readiness, DTF-only cutoff time, and the shipping or pickup option selected at checkout.
How fast is turnaround?
DTF-only transfer and gang sheet orders with print-ready artwork can qualify for the fastest timing when placed before the cutoff. Finished apparel or mixed orders usually need 1-3 business days because they include garment handling, placement, pressing, and quality checks.
What are the DTF-only cutoff times?
For eligible DTF-only orders with print-ready artwork, same-day pickup cutoff is 2:00 PM ET and same-day shipping cutoff is 3:00 PM ET. Orders placed after the matching cutoff may begin production on the next business day.
Do you offer local pickup in Indianapolis?
Yes. Indy DTF offers local pickup in Indianapolis Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM-6:00 PM ET after the order is produced and marked ready for pickup.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping time depends on the selected carrier method and destination. Standard UPS Ground or similar shipping is typically 3-6 business days after production is complete.
