{"product_id":"custom-dtf-transfers-by-size","title":"DTF Transfers by Size","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCustom DTF Transfers by Size for Every Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizing guide on this page covers chest and full-front prints. Ordering by size also handles the placements a standard size chart misses, from sleeves and back collars to hats, bags, and baby clothes. Because you set the exact width and height, each transfer fits the item instead of the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Sizes for Other Placements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft chest or pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve or forearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 3.5 inches wide, or a tall, narrow strip down the arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack collar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 to 4 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHat front:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4.5 inches wide, kept under about 2.5 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTote bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToddler front:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 6 inches wide; baby bodysuit 3.5 to 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat these as starting points. Measure the flat, pressable area of your actual item, leave a small margin on every side, and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the Scale Before You Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint your design on paper at the exact size you plan to order, cut it out, and hold it against the garment. It takes two minutes and catches the most common by-size mistake: a design that looked right on screen but sits too large or too small on the real item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsistent Repeat Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy-size transfers also keep repeat logo orders consistent. A company that adds new staff every few months can reorder the same left-chest logo at the same dimensions each time, so every new uniform matches the last batch. Keep a note of the sizes you order for each customer and reorders become a one-minute task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow DTF Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing DTF against vinyl or screen printing for a single logo? Here is how the three methods compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0f0f0f;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:2px solid #e84e1b;color:#e84e1b;font-size:14px;\"\u003eDTF Transfers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0f0f0f;font-size:14px;\"\u003eHeat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:2px solid #0f0f0f;font-size:14px;\"\u003eScreen Printing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFull-color art and gradients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes, printed in one pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOne color per vinyl layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOne screen per color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSetup charges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eScreen setup for each color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCutting and weeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRequired for every design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShort runs (1 to 24 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePractical at any quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePractical for simple designs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSetup makes short runs costly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCotton, polyester, blends, nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDepends on the vinyl type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBest on cotton; polyester needs special ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere it wins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMulticolor designs at any quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOne-color names, numbers, and specialty finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-size:14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVery large runs of a single design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade In-House in Buena Park, California\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery by-size transfer is printed at our own facility in Buena Park, in Orange County. DTF4Prints is the sister company of HTV4U (heattransfervinyl4u.com), which has supplied heat transfer vinyl and decorating materials to apparel shops for more than 20 years. Local customers can pick up orders free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Ways to Order DTF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinting several designs at once? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dtf-direct-to-film-custom-transfers\"\u003eBuild a DTF gang sheet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/upload-dtf-gang-sheet\"\u003eupload your own layout\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer ready-made art? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/premade-dtf-gang-sheet\"\u003epremade DTF gang sheets\u003c\/a\u003e. Decorating cups or tumblers instead? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uv-dtf-transfers-by-size\"\u003eUV DTF stickers by size\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DTF4Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45999103705287,"sku":"HT-DTFCUSTOM221YD-1","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1700\/9607\/files\/DTF-Transfers-by-Size-02.jpg?v=1767215443","url":"https:\/\/dtf4prints.com\/products\/custom-dtf-transfers-by-size","provider":"DTF4Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}