Questions, answered.

DTF (Direct to Film) is a premium heat transfer printing method that allows vibrant, durable full-colour prints on almost any fabric and garment — from t-shirts to caps to backpacks.

Yes. DTF transfers require a heat press for application. We do offer various size heat presses as well as accessory packs and training.

Yes. DTF Africa is built specifically for trade customers.

PNG with a genuine transparent background, at 300 dpi measured at final print size. The builder flags anything below that before you check out. We can't use JPEGs with a white background unless you run them through background removal first — which is built into the builder.

The two usual causes are resolution below 300 dpi at print size, and a file saved without a transparent background. Both get flagged at upload rather than after printing.

Yes, we can redraw your artwork for an additional fee. We’ll confirm the cost before proceeding.

We print a white base layer beneath your design to keep colours vibrant and opaque, even on dark garments.

Yes. Upload a Gang Sheet takes a print-ready file at the sheet size you want and a quantity, and skips the builder entirely.

Yes. Automatic background removal is available.

The pricing page shows both. Use the toggle above the table to switch between incl. and excl. VAT — VAT is charged at 15%.

Our full pricing is published, and the calculator on the pricing page works out cost per transfer from your artwork size and quantity. You do not need a quote from us.

No minimum order value. The smallest thing you can buy is a single A3 sheet at 600 × 420 mm.

You are charged for the next size up, which is how every gang sheet supplier works. The calculator tells you when this happens and how much room you have left — filling that space costs you nothing extra.

Our longest single sheet is 5 m. If your job needs more, add another sheet to the same order.

By card through Stripe at checkout: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover and JCB, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Standard production is 24 to 48 hours depending on order volume, plus courier time. Same-day shipping is available for orders placed before 11:00 am.

Order status and courier tracking sit in your account. Every dispatch also triggers a notification email with the waybill.

Yes. We courier nationwide across South Africa. Delivery options and their cost are shown at checkout, before you pay.

Yes. Collection is available from 6A & B Chadwick Avenue, Wynberg, Johannesburg, alongside nationwide delivery.

Email us your order number, a description of the issue and clear photographs promptly after delivery. If an order arrives damaged, is misprinted or contains the wrong items due to our error, we’ll arrange a replacement or reprint at our cost.

150 °C for 15 seconds at medium pressure, then peel hot. The full steps are on the Heat Press Instructions page.

DTF works across cotton, polyester, blends, canvas and most synthetics — which is the main reason shops move to it from vinyl or screen print.

Wash inside out at 30 °C with a mild detergent, and air dry. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, dry cleaning and ironing directly over the print.

It converts solid areas of your artwork into a pattern of dots at a frequency and angle you control. Less ink goes down, so the transfer feels softer on the garment, flexes with the fabric instead of cracking, and costs less to produce.

Large solid fills, distressed or vintage-look designs, and anything printing onto stretchy fabric. Fine text and small logos are usually better left solid.

No. Screening your artwork reduces ink laid down and softens the finished press, but the sheet price is based on sheet size, not coverage.

DTF Africa supplies businesses that decorate or resell apparel — print shops, branding companies, apparel decorators and promotional product suppliers.

No. VAT registration is only needed if you want VAT invoices issued in your company name so you can claim the input tax back.

We aim to approve complete applications within 1–2 working days.

Every sheet you build is saved to your account with its full layout. Reordering pulls the exact same nest and prices it at today's rate.