Film Transfers
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DTF FILM TRANSFERS  /  PRINTED IN LONDON  /  SHIPPED UK-WIDE

DTF transfers,
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Direct-to-Film transfers run on calibrated CMYK with a solid white underbase — vivid on any fabric, dark or light. No screens, no minimums, no setup fees. One piece or a thousand.

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THE PROCESS

What a DTF transfer actually is

A full-colour print on clear film with its own adhesive layer — heat-pressed onto fabric in seconds. Here's the run, start to finish.

01

Printed onto PET film

Your artwork prints in reverse onto clear transfer film — full CMYK with a solid white ink layer laid down underneath so colour stays true on black garments.

02

Adhesive powder, cured

Hot-melt polyurethane powder is applied over the wet ink and cured in a heat tunnel. That's the layer that grips into the fabric weave.

03

You press it on

160°C for 10–15 seconds with a standard heat press. Peel hot or cold. Bonds to cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, even leather.

04

Locked in for 50+ washes

The print sits inside the fibres, not on top — so it stretches and washes without cracking when pressed to spec.

Why DTF over the rest

SCREENNeeds 12–24 unit minimums and a separate screen per colour. DTF: zero setup, unlimited colours.
DTGPrints straight onto the shirt — you'd need the printer. DTF ships you the transfer to press on demand.
DTFOne press, any fabric, any quantity. The format built for decorators and small brands.

WHAT WE SUPPLY

Choose your DTF transfer format

Gang sheets, single cuts or full rolls — all printed on our press in North London (N7) and packed flat for tracked dispatch across the UK.

/01 Gang Sheets Multiple designs packed onto one A3 or A2 sheet — lowest cost per unit. Best for runs of 6–50. FROM £12
/02 Single Cuts One design, die-cut to shape. No film to trim — press straight from the packet. Great for sampling. FROM £3
/03 Full Rolls 30 m rolls up to 60 cm wide for volume decorators. Consistent across the whole roll — no batch drift. ON QUOTE
/04 Glitter & Specialty Chrome, holographic, glitter and neon finishes. Flag it on your quote — lead time 48–72 hr. ON QUOTE
/05 Artwork Check Send your file — we flag resolution, transparency and bleed issues before we print. Saves wasted film. FREE

WHY FILM TRANSFERS

Made for people who print for a living

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No minimum order

One piece or a thousand — same quality, same turnaround. You're never penalised for a short run.

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24–48 hr production

Standard from approval to dispatch. Same-day on urgent jobs — just ask when you send the quote.

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Calibrated colour

Profiled CMYK every run. Got Pantone references? Send them and we'll get as close as DTF ink allows.

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London studio, UK shipping

Press is at N7 — collect if you're local, tracked next-day everywhere else via Royal Mail or DPD.

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Backed by Prime Print Co

Film Transfers is the DTF arm of Prime Print Co. Want them pressed onto garments too? See our custom t-shirt printing — same studio, one roof.

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Artwork support included

Unsure your file is press-ready? Send it over. We check it free before anything goes to the printer.

QUESTIONS

DTF transfer FAQs

The things print buyers ask us most. Still unsure? Send your file with your question and we'll answer it straight.

Q1What is a DTF transfer?
A DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer is a full-colour design printed onto clear film with a hot-melt adhesive layer. You heat-press it onto fabric, where it bonds into the fibres for a durable, stretchable print that survives 50+ washes. No screens, no minimums, and it works on almost any material.
Q2How much do DTF transfers cost?
Single die-cut transfers start from £3, and gang sheets (multiple designs packed onto one A3 or A2 sheet) start from £12. Full rolls are priced on quote. There's no minimum order and no setup or artwork fee — you only pay for what you print.
Q3Is there a minimum order?
No. Order a single transfer or a thousand — the print quality and turnaround are identical. You're never charged a setup fee for short runs, which makes us a good fit for sampling new artwork before a bigger run.
Q4Do you offer same-day DTF transfers in London?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from artwork approval. Same-day production is available on urgent jobs — tell us your deadline when you request a quote and we'll tell you honestly what we can do. Local customers can collect from our North London (N7) studio.
Q5What file format do you need for DTF printing?
A PNG at 300 DPI with a transparent background gives the best result. Send us your file and we'll check resolution, transparency and bleed for free before anything goes to the printer — no wasted film.
Q6What fabrics can DTF transfers go on?
DTF bonds to cotton, polyester, blends, nylon and even leather. The white underbase keeps colours vivid on dark and light garments alike. Press at 160°C for 10–15 seconds, then peel hot or cold. Need them pressed onto garments for you? We handle that through Prime Print Co.

Send your file. Get a price today.

The quote form takes two minutes — attach your artwork and we'll come back same day with a proof and price.

PNG / 300 DPI / TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND IDEAL

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