DTF prints by the meter, single pieces, or Gang Sheets
Choose a DTF print tailored to your production.
DTF printing offers great flexibility when it comes to creating garment prints, but it is worth tailoring your ordering method to the number of designs you need, how often you use them, and how much effort you want to put into preparing the prints.
A standard DTF print by the meter is not always the best solution. In some cases, digitally cutting transfers into individual pieces proves more practical, whereas for a wide variety of graphics, a Gang Sheet with automatic design placement can yield significant time savings.
At Supraprint24, you can utilize all three options—ranging from continuous DTF printing on film and ready-made individual transfers to automatically prepared sheets containing multiple different graphics.
DTF transfers printed by the meter – flexibility for regular production.
DTF transfers sold by the meter are a good solution when you need a large number of prints and want to decide for yourself how to use them. You receive a DTF film print in the form of a continuous roll, which you can then use in the production of subsequent garments.
This ordering method works well for, among others, clothing brands, print shops, advertising agencies, and companies specializing in garment personalization. If you regularly use the same graphics, you can order a larger batch of transfers and apply the individual prints as needed.
At Supraprint24, you can order DTF prints by the meter online, specifying details such as the print width and length. The product is also available with a digital die-cutting option, combining the advantages of continuous printing with the convenience of ready-to-use, individual prints.
Digitally cut DTF transfers – individual prints ready for application.
You don’t always want to receive a long strip of film containing multiple graphics. Sometimes it is much more convenient to receive each print separately, ready for download and application. That is precisely when digital cutting for DTF transfers comes in handy. Instead of manually separating individual designs from a sheet, you receive separate elements ready for further work. This is particularly important when fulfilling custom orders, where each print is applied to a different garment.
Imagine a series of T-shirts for a company, a sports team, or an event. Each jersey may require a different name, number, logo, or graphic variant. Preparing transfers as individual elements makes it easy to match a specific print to a specific product.
Less manual film separation means a precise application process. Digital cutting can also be a good solution for those who do not wish to prepare transfers for application themselves. Instead of receiving the raw material, you receive an organized set of ready-made prints.
DTF Gang Sheet Prints – multiple designs and automatic layout.
Yet another situation arises when you have a large number of different graphics, varying sizes, and varying numbers of copies. For example, you are preparing a collection consisting of 20 designs. You need five copies of one print, ten of the second, and only two of the third. In addition, some of the graphics are to be 25 cm wide, others 15 cm, and still others 8 cm.
Preparing a DTF sheet by hand can be time-consuming.
This is precisely where the DTF Gang Sheet demonstrates its greatest advantage. Instead of manually moving dozens of graphics around the sheet, you can upload your designs, specify their sizes and quantities, and the DTF print layout tool will automatically arrange them. At SupraPrint24, the Gang Sheet builder is designed specifically for combining multiple designs onto a single sheet.
Automatic layout of DTF graphics means less work.
The most important advantage of a gang sheet is not simply placing multiple graphics on a single sheet. Automating the preparation of the layout is crucial. The system arranges the patterns in a way optimized for the available film surface area. This way, you don’t have to spend time manually moving, rotating, and aligning successive elements.
With a few graphics, the difference might be small. However, with dozens of projects, it becomes very apparent. Automatic nesting thus makes it possible to simultaneously speed up the preparation of the production file and make more efficient use of the DTF film surface.
Three ways to prepare DTF prints – three different needs.
There is no single way of ordering DTF prints that is perfect for every order. If you need larger quantities of material for regular production, ordering DTF prints by the meter is a convenient solution. If your primary goal is to obtain separate, ready-to-apply prints, it is worth opting for digital cutting into individual pieces. However, if you have a wide variety of graphics, sizes, and quantities, a Gang Sheet allows you to automate the most time-consuming stage of sheet preparation.
| Need | The right solution |
|---|---|
| Increased transfer | DTF transfers by the meter |
| Each print as a unique piece | Digitally cut DTF transfers |
| Many different designs on a single sheet | DTF Gang Sheet |
| Automatic image placement | DTF Gang Sheet |
| Regular production of the same designs | DTF transfers by the meter |
| Personalization of multiple individual products | Digital piece cutting |
| A large number of graphics in various sizes | DTF Gang Sheet |
What should you choose for your textile printing production?
The simplest way to look at the entire process is from the perspective of what happens to the transfer after printing. If you handle the separation and preparation of prints yourself, DTF transfers by the meter offer you great flexibility. If you want to receive ready-made individual components and proceed straight to application, digital cutting can significantly simplify the work. However, if you are preparing multiple different designs and the biggest challenge is the time required to arrange them manually, a gang sheet allows you to shift this stage to an automated process.
Therefore, when choosing a garment printing technology, it is worth considering not only the cost of the transfer itself but also the time required to prepare the prints for production.
A DTF transfer is the first step in the process of applying graphics to printed apparel.
A well-prepared transfer should, above all, facilitate further production. Therefore, when choosing an ordering method, it is worth considering the entire process: from submitting the artwork and preparing the print to the moment the transfer is placed on the heat press.
- DTF prints by the linear meter offer flexibility.
- Digital cutting offers convenience and precision during heat transfer application.
- Gang Sheet offers automation for a wide variety of projects.
At Supraprint24, you can select a solution tailored to your specific type of production, rather than adapting your production process to a single method of transfer preparation.
