Ordering

Custom UV DTF Transfers: The Complete Ordering Guide

By the UVDTF Prints team · 6 min read · Updated June 2026

Ordering custom UV DTF transfers is straightforward once you know the few decisions that matter. This guide walks you from artwork to delivered transfer so your first (or hundredth) order goes smoothly.

Five decisions, in order.

1. Prep your artwork

Start with 300-DPI art at actual print size, on a transparent background, with vector logos where possible. This is the step that prevents reprints — full detail in how to prep artwork.

Plan for the white underbase if your product is dark or clear — see the color guide.

2. Choose size, then gang or cut

Set each transfer's real-world size (keep within 11 inches wide), then decide: gang sheet (cheapest, you trim) or contour-cut (application-ready, small surcharge). Compare in gang sheets vs cut transfers.

Use the builder to nest and price instantly.

3. Set quantity for the best tier

Pricing tiers down with film area, so consolidating onto larger sheets lowers your per-transfer cost. There's no minimum, so sample first if it's a new design. See pricing tiers.

For big runs, follow the bulk order checklist.

4. Confirm delivery and timing

Submit print-ready art before the afternoon cutoff to ship same day. SoCal shops get next-day ground or pickup — see the turnaround guide.

Then it's just application: peel, stick, burnish, remove backing (full steps).

Frequently asked questions

What file format should I send for UV DTF?

A 300-DPI PNG at actual size with a transparent background, or a vector file (PDF/SVG/AI). Avoid low-res or up-scaled images.

Should I order gang sheets or cut transfers?

Gang sheets are cheapest if you'll trim them; contour-cut transfers cost slightly more but arrive application-ready. Pick based on labor vs cost.