DTF Done Right | Achieve the Best Results for Your DTF Prints
Description
Not all artworks are created equal, and to get the best results for DTF printing, different artwork styles require specific print settings. Many DTF printers apply the same settings across all designs on a gang sheet, but this one size fits all approach often leads to poor results with White edges showing, inconsistent colours, or prints that feel too thick and plasticky.
With our DTF Done Right service, we optimise print settings based on the type of artwork, ensuring professional quality transfers with vibrant colors, soft finishes, and crisp details. Whether you’re printing fine lines, bold graphics, or halftones, we tailor each gang sheet for flawless application on apparel.
Why Choose DTF Done Right?
- Tailored Print Settings – Each gang sheet is printed using optimised settings for different artwork styles, preventing common issues like unchoked white underbases, awfull halftones, or heavy plastic feeling prints.
- Vibrant Colors & Soft Prints – We fine tune ink laydown and curing processes to ensure a natural, non-plasticky feel while maintaining colour accuracy.
- Custom Gang Sheet Options – Choose from different print settings depending on your artwork’s needs, so your designs come out exactly as intended.
- Expert Quality Control – Every sheet undergoes rigorous checking before shipment, ensuring consistency and professional grade transfers.
With DTF Done Right, you get industry leading expertise ensuring your prints turn out exactly as you envision. Stop wasting time and material, choose the smarter way to print your designs today!
How to Achieve the Best Results for DTF Printing
When preparing artwork for DTF transfers, it's essential to consider factors like transparencies, gradients, and underbase settings. For optimal results, follow these best practices:
✅ Use Vector or High-Resolution Files – Ensure clean, sharp details by working with 300 DPI PNGs or vector formats like AI, EPS, or SVG.
✅ Check Transparency & Knockouts – Avoid hidden white pixels that can affect the final print quality. Let us check your artworks before you buy by using our DTF artwork checking service.
✅ Prepare Halftones for Gradients & Shadows – Use halftoning techniques to create smooth fades and avoid awfull jagged white ink areas. If you need help you can always use our DTF halftone service.
✅ Separate Different Art Styles – Group artwork with similar settings onto the same gang sheet to prevent mixed quality results.
How to Order and Submit Your Designs
1. Create Your DTF Gang Sheets
✅ Click the "Create Your DTF Gang Sheet" button to use start our easy to use gang sheet builder. This is the fastest and most efficient option.
2. Already Have a Pre-Ganged Sheet?
✅ You can upload your pre ganged artworks by simply clicking the "Upload your Pre Ganged Artworks" button to upload it or email it to us (be sure to include your order reference) at dtf@geckomerch.co.uk
3. Need Help?
✅ If creating gang sheets feels a bit overwhelming, we're here to help. Just get in touch, and we'll guide you through the process or send us your files, and we'll arrange everything for you with a bespoke price based on meterage used.
How to Prepare Artwork for DTF Gang Sheets
To ensure your DTF transfer gang sheets produce the best results, follow these key guidelines:
1. Use the Right File Format & Resolution
✅ Save artwork as PNG, SVG, AI, or EPS with a transparent background.
✅ Set resolution to 300 DPI to maintain sharpness.
2. Colour & Transparency Considerations
✅ Avoid semi-transparent areas, as DTF doesn’t print fades well use halftoning instead. If you need us to check your artwork try our dtf artwork checking service.
✅ If printing on dark or coloured garments, consider a colour knockout technique for a more seamless look.
3. Layout & Sizing
✅ Arrange your DTF gang sheet template efficiently to reduce material waste and maximise cost effectiveness.
✅ Ensure artwork is sized correctly before uploading to prevent distortion.
4. Mockups & Proofing
✅ Use blank garment mockups to preview your design placement before printing.
✅ Double-check alignment and colors to avoid errors in production (ask us for a colour swatch so you can set your artworks and know what they will come out like).
Why Choose Our DTF Gang Sheets?
✅Vibrant, High-Resolution Prints – Ideal for apparel, hoodies, and workwear.
✅Durable & Long-Lasting – Wash resistant and suitable for various fabrics.
✅Fast Turnaround & Affordable Pricing – Get professional results without breaking the bank.
✅Easy Heat Press Application – Works on cotton, polyester, blends, and more.
Upload your custom DTF gang sheet today and get started with high quality DTF printing transfers that look how you imagined them to look and are made to last!
Automatic Discounts Applied at Checkout:
5-9m DTF Discount 5% - £9.50
10-19m DTF Discount 10% - £9
20-29m DTF Discount 15% - £8.50
30-39m DTF Discount 20% - £8
40-49m DTF Discount 25% - £7.50
50m+ DTF Discount 30% - £7
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DTF Done Right FAQ's
What makes DTF Done Right different from regular gang sheets?
DTF Done Right lets you select gang sheets based on the type of artwork you’re printing. Each sheet is printed using custom settings tailored for specific print styles like halftones, solid fills, or high-detail graphics.
Why shouldn’t I mix different artwork styles on one sheet?
Because all artwork on a gang sheet is printed with the same settings, mixing styles (like gradients and bold solids) can lead to subpar results. DTF Done Right solves this by applying the correct setup to each sheet type.
Can you help me choose the right settings for my artwork?
Absolutely. If you’re unsure, we offer artwork checks and will recommend the best setup to get the softest, cleanest result possible.
Is there a difference in film or ink?
No—the materials stay the same, but the print and underbase settings are adjusted to better suit the style of artwork you're printing.
Is this option more expensive?
It may cost you more time, but the results speak for themselves—especially for retail and high-end garment use.