How To Save Money on DTF Transfers
Direct to Film (DTF) transfers have become a popular option for custom printing on various apparel. Our DTF transfer, UltraColor Max applies at a low temperature to reduce scorching in just 12-15 seconds and peels hot giving you the efficiency you need to have a successful t-shirt business. Here are some tips to help you save money on DTF transfers
Group Your Orders
All UltraColor Max orders placed at the same time, will ship together. With our flat rate shipping this means that no matter how many orders are shipping together, the cost is the same and it will arrive in 1-2 days.
You can add the orders to your cart in Easy View, the online designer but wait to submit the cart when you have several orders in the cart. Maybe order only on Mondays and Wednesdays to create an efficient process and save shipping costs.
Gang Sheets vs Single Images
With UltraColor Max DTF transfers, you will almost always save money when ordering DTF transfers by not setting up a gang sheet. This is counterintuitive to traditional screen print ordering where the gang sheet is an economic gain. The reason for this difference is UltraColor Max DTF transfer pricing is based on square inches or the size. You want to pay only for the image itself and not the space between images.
instead, with your DTF upload or create one image, enter the quantity for that image only and add to cart. Repeat this process with each individual image you would like to order.
Know When to Use A Different Transfer Type
The biggest cost saver is knowing when to switch away from DTF transfers and use another heat transfer product. For single color artwork, depending on the image size, that number is typically a quantity of 10.
If you need 10 full size transfers that are only one color your price would drop from $78.10 for UltraColor Max to $58.75 for Goof Proof screen printed transfers! A $20 savings and with Goof Proof you will get 15 extra transfers plus they will be already cut and ready to apply. Goof Proof will give you the same ease of application and durability plus a softer and more matte finish. Bonus Goof Proof single color applies in just 4 seconds saving you application time!
If your need a full color transfer, the magic number is for a full size design is 25 Ordering 25 UltraColor Max the cost would be $7.42 each or $185.50 For the same size and quantity in UltraColor Pro would be 5.49 each or $137.25 By just changing to the hybrid product you would have the same great colors for almost $50 less!
Saving money on DTF transfer doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. By planning your orders, watching how you order and choosing alternatives when it makes sense, you will have larger profits and a more successful t-shirt business