UV-DTF (UV Direct-to-Film) stickers represent an advanced printing technology that allows for the creation of high-quality and durable stickers for various hard surfaces such as metal, ceramics, plastic, and treated wood. This method combines UV ink curing and direct-to-film printing, ensuring exceptional precision and vibrant colors when transferring designs.

How is the UV-DTF sticker made?

1️⃣ Design Preparation – Create a design in a graphic program with high resolution and correct dimensions.
2️⃣ Printing on Adhesive PET Film – The design is printed directly onto the adhesive PET film with a specialized UV printer, with the UV ink remaining on the adhesive.
3️⃣ Transfer to Surface – The film with the design is pressed onto the substrate with moderate pressure, without using heat.
4️⃣ Removal of PET Film – After the fixation time, the film is removed, leaving the design on the surface.

File Preparation for UV-DTF Printing

📌 Tip: You can arrange multiple different designs on one printing plate to optimize material usage.

For Which Surfaces Are UV-DTF Stickers Suitable?

✅ Excellent Durability:
✔️ Metal – strong adhesion and long lifespan.
✔️ Ceramics – suitable for decorative items like vases.
✔️ Plastic – good adhesion depending on the type of plastic.

⚠️ Limited Durability:
✔️ Wood – recommended only on lacquered or treated surfaces.
✔️ Glass – suitable for decorative items, not recommended for glasses or items going into the dishwasher – not durable for frequent washing or machine washing. Stickers do not stick to silicone either.

Advantages of UV-DTF Stickers 🔥

✅ Without Heat Use – easy transfer without heat presses.
✅ Instant Drying – UV technology allows for quick subsequent use.
✅ High Durability – resistant to scratches, wear, and fading.
✅ Photorealistic Quality – printing with exceptional details and vibrant colors.
✅ Eco-Friendliness – less waste and lower consumption of consumables.

✅ Flexibility and Agility – stickers can also be applied to places where UV print, pad printing, and screen printing “can’t reach”.

UV-DTF stickers are a perfect solution for promotional and decorative items, but they need to be used on appropriate surfaces for optimal durability! 🎨✨

Some ideas for using UV DTF stickers:

• glasses for celebrations – they can also be stuck on stems and bases of glasses
• trophies and medals
• vases, piggy banks, USB sticks
• labels on various drawers, storage containers (such as in the kitchen)
• in hard-to-reach places where you need a label

UV-DTF (UV Direct-to-Film) stickers are suitable for various hard surfaces, such as metal, ceramic, plastic, and finished wood. You apply UV-DTF stickers to clean and dry surfaces, without heat or any other treatment. Simply remove the protective film, apply it to the surface, and carefully remove the transfer film. Only the ink will remain on the surface—exactly what you wanted. UV DTF stickers are very similar to direct UV printing and are an ideal solution for surfaces that a UV printer can’t reach.

How does the production of UV-DTF stickers work?

1️⃣ Design preparation – Create the design in a graphic program at high resolution and with the correct dimensions. One sheet can contain many different designs. 
2️⃣ Printing on adhesive PET film – We will print your design directly onto adhesive PET film s using a specialized UV printer. The ink will be protected on both sides: on one side with a protective film, and on the other side with a transfer film.
3️⃣ Transfer to the surface – The film with the design is pressed onto the substrate with moderate pressure, without using heat.
4️⃣ Removing the PET film – After the bonding time, the transfer film is removed and the design remains on the surface. Smooth it out a bit and that’s it.

File preparation for UV-DTF printing

📌 Tip: You can place several different designs on one print sheet, optimizing material usage.

Which surfaces are UV-DTF stickers suitable for?

✅ Excellent durability:
✔️ Metal – strong adhesion and a long service life.
✔️ Ceramics – suitable for decorative items such as vases. Not dishwasher-safe.
✔️ Plastic – good adhesion, depending on the type of plastic.

⚠️ Limited durability:
✔️ Wood – recommended only for varnished or treated surfaces.
✔️ Glass – suitable for decorative products, not recommended for glasses or items that go in the dishwasher – they are not durable for frequent hand-washing or machine washing. Stickers do not adhere to silicone and rubber.

Advantages of UV-DTF stickers 🔥

✅ No heat required – easy transfer without heat presses.
✅ Instant drying – UV technology enables fast production and immediate use.
✅ High durability – resistant to scratches, wear and fading.
✅ Photorealistic quality – printing with exceptional detail and vivid colors.
✅ Eco-friendliness – less waste and lower consumption of consumables.

✅ Flexibility and agility – you can apply the stickers even in places where UV printing, pad printing, and screen printing “can’t reach”.

UV-DTF stickers are the perfect solution for promotional and decorative products, but they must be used on suitable surfaces for optimal durability! 🎨✨

A few ideas for what you can use UV DTF stickers for:

• glasses for celebrations – you can also apply them to stems and coasters of glasses
• trophies and medals
• vases, piggy banks, USB flash drives
• labels on various drawers, storage containers (for example, in the kitchen)
• in hard-to-reach places where you need a label

🖨️ DTF Transfers – Premium quality at an affordable price, even for larger projects

🎯 A reliable choice for mass production and more demanding T-shirt printing projects

Custom-made DTF transfers are intended for professional users who want reliable quality, flexibility, and an affordable price – without compromising on durability. They are exceptionally suitable for larger batches of printed T-shirts, whether for promotional products or workwear, and of course also for personalized T-shirts, group shirts for events, unique gifts, sampling, and small-batch production.

Take advantage of quantity discounts. Contact us for a quote.

✅ Why choose DTF transfers from Gajcom?

• 🖨️ Efficient production – optimized printing for larger projects

• 💰 Lower price for larger quantities, while the quality remains the same

• 🌈 Vivid colors, great opacity, and elasticity

• 🔥 Transfer at lower temperatures – also for sensitive materials

• ✂️ No peeling or weeding required, just cut the transfers and apply them to products

• 🧺 Wash-resistant up to 40 °C – long-lasting durability

• 🪶 Matte look and soft feel – no “sticker” feel, very elastic and soft

📏 Fair billing based on actual usage

You pay only for the amount of material you use. Film with a width of up to 56 cm is printed in continuous length, according to your designs.

👉 Minimum order: 1 running meter
💡 Pricing examples:

• 1 x 0.75 m = 1 m

• 3x 1.3 m = 3.9 m

• 6x 0.7 m = 4.2 m

• 1x 3.9 m = 3.9 m

🧵 Use and recommendations

DTF transfers are ideal for:

• T-shirts, hoodies, jackets

• bags, tote bags, umbrellas, caps, and other promotional textiles

• sportswear, softshell, fleece

For best results, we recommend a professional heat press, which ensures optimal distribution of heat and pressure.

🧩 How to prepare a file for printing?

For successful production, we need a properly prepared file (PDF or PNG 300 dpi, 1:1, RGB).
📘 Detailed instructions can be found here:
👉 Preparing a file for DTF printing

📬 Ordering is easy:

1. Prepare the file according to the instructions

2. Send it to dtf@sitotisk.net

3. In the file name, enter: customer – name of the main design – number of repeats

4. You will receive a pro forma invoice; confirm it and we will ship it or prepare it for personal pickup!

For additional questions, we are always available – we will be happy to advise you on preparation, printing, and selection.

How to prepare your files for DTF Printing

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How to prepare a file for DTF?

Read more here.

GAJCOM DTF transfers are professional transfers designed for printing on workwear, advertising products, promotions, personal gifts, etc. For transferring, you only need a high-quality heat press and you’ll get durable printed garments.

🖨️ Send us your design – we print it using premium DTF technology

IPremium DTF transfer production enables a fast, professional, and durable solution for textile printing. You send the design, we print it on a high-quality film, ready for transfer onto cotton, polyester, blends, and other materials.

You receive the transfers by mail, just foreasy use with a heat press.

✅ Why choose premium DTF transfers?

• 🌈 Vibrant colors and intense white – colors stand out, even on dark backgrounds

• 🎯 Sharp resolution – for clear lines and details

• ✂️ No need for cleaning or cutting – easy to use

• 🔥 Lower transfer temperature – also for sensitive materials

• 👕 Soft touch and natural look – without a plastic feel

• 🧺 Durable up to 40 °C – tested

📏 Fair and flexible billing

We charge only for the actual length of DTF film used (width up to 56 cm), which means you pay only for the material you truly need – no waste, no fixed formats.

👉 The minimum quantity for billing is 1 linear meter. Above 1 lm, we charge the actual measurement; if you order, for example, 1.7 lm, we charge 1.7 lm. For larger orders over 10 lm at once, we offer volume discounts.

🧵 Ideal for printing on:

• T-shirts and sweatshirts

• Jackets, padded jackets, softshells

• Bags and totes

• Sportswear

• Promotional and gift textile range

For best results, use a professional heat press. Ironing with a handheld iron is not recommended.

💌 How to order?

1. Prepare your file (instructions below)

2. Send it to dtf@sitotisk.net

3. Add the quantity and format (e.g., A4, A3, or a width of 56 cm)

4. You will receive a pro forma invoice, then we produce and ship

📎 How to prepare a file for DTF printing?

For successful production, proper file preparation is important. Use PDF or PNG (1:1, 300 dpi), RGB color space, remove backgrounds, and clearly mark the white color.

📘 See the full guide here:
👉 File preparation for DTF printing

📢 Do you have questions?

We’ll be happy to help. Write to dtf@sitotisk.net – we respond quickly and offer advice.

Coated paper for protecting shirts during transfer is indispensable for protecting shirts during transfer (transfer printing).

Coated paper is a single-layer white paper, with a structure coated with silicone. Simply place it over the shirt where the transfer is prepared (screen printing, sublimation, etc.) for transfer with a heat press. Optionally, it can be reused multiple times.

Paper dimensions are 40×60 cm. The price is for one package containing 500 sheets. Upon request, it can be cut in half (20×30 cm).