How It Works — Canadian DTF

How It Works

Ordering DTF transfers, explained in plain English.

Four steps. No email tennis. Transparent timelines.

Step 1 — Upload

Drop your artwork onto our order page. We accept PNG, PDF, AI, and PSD. Our system automatically:

  • Checks resolution (flags anything under 300 DPI)
  • Verifies colour mode and converts if needed
  • Detects transparency issues that cause bad prints
  • Calculates your sheet size automatically (or lets you pick a gang sheet)

You’ll see a preview immediately — and if anything’s off, we flag it before you check out.

Step 2 — Proof

Within one business day, you receive a digital proof showing exactly how your transfer will print. This is not a quick mockup — it’s a press-accurate preview.

You can:

  • Approve and send to production
  • Request tweaks (colour, sizing, placement) — unlimited revisions
  • Chat with our art team if you need hands-on help

Step 3 — Production

Once approved, production is 72 hours standard. Rush options are available at checkout: 48-hour (+$10) and 24-hour (+$20, capacity-confirmed).

Every order includes:

  • White-underbase printing (no surcharge)
  • Pre-cut and sheeted ready for your press
  • Quality control review before packaging
  • Tracking number emailed at shipment

Step 4 — Shipping

We fulfill from two Canadian facilities. Orders ship from the nearest one to your address — routing happens automatically at checkout.

Destination Ships from ETA
British Columbia, Alberta Vancouver Next business day
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Vancouver 2 business days
Ontario, Quebec Toronto 1–2 business days
Atlantic provinces Toronto 2–3 business days
Nunavut, Northwest Territories Toronto 3–5 business days

Express options are available at checkout: 2-Day Express (+$25, most CA addresses) and Next-Day Express (+$45, major metros).

Pressing your transfer

Once your transfers arrive:

  1. Preheat press to 320°F / 160°C
  2. Place transfer on garment, film side up
  3. Press with medium pressure for 15 seconds
  4. Peel hot, immediately
  5. Re-press for 5 seconds after peel (improves durability)

Wash-durable to 100+ cycles at 60°C with proper care. Wash inside out, cold cycle, hang dry or low tumble.

Common questions

What if my artwork fails the automatic check?

We’ll email you a diagnostic within an hour with specific fixes (e.g., “upscale to 300 DPI” or “flatten transparency layers”). If you can’t fix it yourself, our art team can clean it up for a small fee.

Can I get a physical sample before committing to a large order?

Yes — the Canadian DTF Sample Pack ships free anywhere in Canada. Seven sample transfers at varying sizes for $15.

What if the transfers don’t press correctly?

Reach out with photos. If there’s a defect on our end (underbase issues, colour banding, adhesion problems), we reprint at no charge.

Ready to order?

Order DTF Gang Sheets → Order Custom DTF →

See transparent pricing and shipping details · Or apply for a wholesale account if you’re ordering 1,000+ pieces a month.