DTF Midwest is a Lake in the Hills, Illinois print shop specializing in custom DTF transfers, gang sheet printing, and finished apparel. We serve decorators, Etsy sellers, screen printers, and small businesses across the Chicago suburbs — Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Schaumburg, Carpentersville, and beyond. No minimums. Fast 24–48 hour turnaround from our Lake in the Hills facility.
DTF Transfer Pressing Instructions Hot Peel.
Instant Hot Peel Film Made Easy!
Be sure to cut off the color line!!
Position the Transfer
Preheat your press to 285°F. Pre-press the material for 5 seconds. Align the transfer to your desired location.
Apply Pressure
Apply medium/high pressure for 12 seconds at 285°F.
Peel Off
Effortlessly peel the transfer while hot in one smooth motion. For the second press, cover the transfer with butcher paper, Teflon, or parchment, and press for an additional 10 seconds.
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DTF, is otherwise known as Direct To Film. This printing technique involves printing any design and color directly onto a film and then transferring it to any material such as cotton, polyester and linen with a simple 15 second heat press.
What is the minimum I can order?
No Minimums! Whether you need 1 or 100,000 we can do it!
What kind of press do I need?
You can use the iron you have lying around your house or an industrial level heat press or anything in between.
What sizes are available?
We have sizes from 2" X 2" to 24" X 20 feet
How do transfers hold up in the wash?
We have vigorously tested out transfers on a variety of garments.
How quickly can I get my order?
Expedited orders ship within 24 -48 hours.
What file format should my artwork be?
Vector art is always preferred, raster art should be at least 300 dpi. Preferred file types: .AI, .PDF Accepted files types: .JPG, .PNG
DTF Transfer Pressing Instructions Hot Peel.
Preheat your press to 285°F.
Pre-press the material for 5 seconds.
Align the transfer to your desired location.
Apply medium/high pressure for 12 seconds at 285°F.
Effortlessly peel the transfer while hot in one smooth motion.
For the second press, cover the transfer with butcher paper, teflon, or parchment, and press for an additional 10 seconds.
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Let's Get Started with DTF
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