All of our DTF transfers arrive pre-cut and ready to press
At first glance, this might sound like a nice convenience or just another product feature—but it’s far more than that. Pre-cut transfers solve real problems that every shop eventually runs into: time wasted trimming gang sheets, misaligned cuts, accidental damage to neighboring designs, and frustration during peak production hours. This isn't just a helpful perk. It's a deliberate design decision to eliminate friction and save you time, money, and headaches.
Yes, Every Print Arrives Pre-Cut—At No Extra Charge
It’s one of the first things people notice about our transfers: they show up pre-cut, clean, and press-ready—no scissors, trimmers, or time wasted. And while it might seem like a small thing, it’s not.
Sure, cutting one or two prints by hand isn’t a big deal. But when you’re dealing with dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of transfers, the time and labor costs stack up fast. Shops tell us all the time—this feature alone is a game changer.
In fact, at trade shows, we can always spot the person who handles cutting. The moment we mention our transfers arrive pre-cut, their whole expression changes. There’s a visible wave of relief—and usually a laugh or a “thank you” before we even finish the sentence.
The Real Reason: Built-In Quality Assurance
Yes, pre-cutting saves you time. But the deeper reason we do it? Quality assurance.
Every transfer that gets cut by our team goes through a quick but important checklist. That hands-on step is where we double-check the order: quantity, size, placement, white underbase choke, adhesive coverage, and overall print quality. Cutting isn’t just prep—it’s the final QA checkpoint before your transfers ship.
This process catches mistakes. Sometimes, they’re ours—and we’ll reprint immediately, no questions asked. Other times, we catch issues in the artwork itself: maybe a stray background object that should’ve been transparent, or a spelling error that slipped through. In those cases, we reach out to make a plan. You’d rather get a heads-up than press something flawed, right?
In fact, we had a recent order where we reprinted a transfer we thought we’d sized wrong. Turns out, the customer had actually submitted the wrong dimensions. So what did we do? Sent all three versions—ours, theirs, and the corrected one—on the house. Problem solved, no drama, and we all had a good laugh about it.
Cutting gives us a natural pause to inspect, verify, and protect your job. You get clean, ready-to-press transfers. We get peace of mind knowing we’re shipping something we can both be proud of.
Mailing Rolls Is a Pain—Here’s Why We Don’t Do It
Here’s the truth: mailing out rolls of transfers isn’t easier. It’s often more expensive, more prone to damage, and ironically, it still requires us to do some cutting just to separate orders.
Flat, pre-cut prints simplify everything—on our end and yours.
And here’s where it gets interesting...
Because we pre-cut everything, we’re not locked into inefficient gangsheet layouts. If you’ve ordered from DMandprints before, you know: you don’t have to build ganged layouts—we handle it. No gang sheet builder. No hours spent dragging logos around in a browser window.
Why? Because doing it our way makes quality control more accurate. Reviewing individual pieces of art—exactly as they’ll be pressed—lets us catch problems earlier and more reliably. That’s a big deal, and honestly, deserves its own article.
Most other DTF providers push gang sheeting because they rely on small-format printers or just want to offload the prep work onto you. But we run large-format Cobraflex printers and gang sheets at scale behind the scenes—intelligently. We don’t try to squeeze everything into a single strip. We place art in ways that reduce waste and improve print flow. It’s more efficient for us and lets us pre-cut everything cleanly and accurately.
So yeah—no rolls. No scissors. No wasted time.
Just smart printing and ready-to-press transfers that arrive flat, sharp, and good to go.
Just smart printing and ready-to-press transfers that arrive flat, sharp, and good to go.
A Perk for You, a Process for Us
Yes, we love offering pre-cut transfers as a perk. It sets us apart, saves you time, and makes your life easier. But let’s be real—it benefits us too.
Cutting takes time, and time is money. It’s also why the shop is stocked with Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Hulu, and Disney+. (We’re only half joking.)
But here’s the win: while we’re cutting, we’re also double- and triple-checking every order. That means fewer mistakes, faster fixes, and tighter QA overall. And for you? It means opening the box, grabbing your transfers, and heading straight to the press. No trimming. No guesswork. No wasted time.
It’s one of those rare situations where everyone wins—and that’s by design.
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Common Questions
Here are some quick questions and answers we frequently get about DTF prints and DMandPrints. We've placed them right here on the home page for your convenience!
Do you really think you have the best prints in the world?!
Do you really think you have the best prints in the world?!
Mmm... we think they’re pretty great—and we work relentlessly to keep making them better. It’s a bold claim (maybe even a little cocky), so we’ll let the results speak for themselves.
Do you sell printed garments?
Do you sell printed garments?
No, we only sell the prints.
You can purchase your own garment and a heat press to apply the heat transfer prints to your own garments. Our customers are typically small, medium and large screen printers that want to offer heat transfers as an alternative to their standard screen printing process.
Is Gang Sheeting Necessary for Your Artwork?
Is Gang Sheeting Necessary for Your Artwork?
There is no need to gang sheet your artwork.
We charge only for the actual print area. Our image processing system automatically removes any unnecessary transparent space around your image to accurately calculate the print area for our per-square-inch pricing.
Gang sheeting not only costs you time but can also cost you money. We can only trim transparent space around the edges of your artwork. If you create a gang sheet yourself, you might introduce unprinted space that increases the total square inches, leading to higher costs.
Summary
The easiest and most cost-effective way to get your prints is to simply upload your artwork. We'll handle the gang sheeting for you, saving you both time and money.
Are DTF prints better than traditional screen printing?
Are DTF prints better than traditional screen printing?
It's not a matter of being better or worse; DTF (Direct to Film) printing is simply an alternative to traditional screen printing. Both methods have their own unique advantages.
DTF heat transfers feel similar to screen-printed shirts and can often be more durable. Additionally, DTF printing allows for unlimited colors in a single print, providing flexibility for intricate and colorful designs. On the other hand, screen printing is well-loved for its ability to produce vibrant, long-lasting prints, especially in bulk.
Choosing between the two methods depends on your specific needs and preferences.
What types of fabrics can DTF prints be applied to?
What types of fabrics can DTF prints be applied to?
DTF prints can be applied to a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, blends, leather, and even some non-textile materials.
Are DTF prints durable?
Are DTF prints durable?
Yes, DTF prints are known for their durability and can withstand multiple washes without fading or peeling.
Do DTF prints feel heavy or stiff?
Do DTF prints feel heavy or stiff?
No, DTF prints have a soft feel and do not add significant weight or stiffness to the fabric.
Can DTF prints be used for detailed and colorful designs?
Can DTF prints be used for detailed and colorful designs?
Yes, DTF prints are excellent for detailed and colorful designs, providing vibrant and high-resolution results.
Is DTF printing cost-effective for small batches?
Is DTF printing cost-effective for small batches?
Yes, DTF printing is cost-effective for both small and large batches, making it ideal for custom and limited-run designs.
Can I create DTF prints at home?
Can I create DTF prints at home?
While it's possible with the right equipment, most people prefer to use professional services for higher quality and ease of use.