DTF guide · Updated
How to Start a T-Shirt Business With DTF Transfers in Canada
DTF transfers let you sell printed apparel without a printer: you order printed transfers, press them on blanks and ship. Here is the setup.
1. Equipment
- A heat press (a 15″ × 15″ clamshell is enough to start)
- Teflon or parchment sheet
- Scissors or a paper trimmer for cutting transfers apart
- A lint roller
2. Blanks
Start with one or two proven styles like the Gildan 64000 or BELLA + CANVAS 3001. We sell wholesale blanks with no minimums.
3. Order transfers
Fill a sheet with every design and size you need in the gang sheet builder. A left-chest logo costs $0.92 each in a run of 50, and a full front $13.65 each in a run of 25.
4. Price your shirts
Add blank + transfer + packaging + shipping, then price at roughly 2–3× cost. Keep a few pre-pressed sizes in stock and press the rest to order.
5. Plan around delivery
| Province | Order to door (Regular Parcel) |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 3–7 business days |
| Quebec | 4–8 business days |
| British Columbia | 7–12 business days |
| Alberta | 6–11 business days |
| Saskatchewan | 6–11 business days |
| Manitoba | 6–11 business days |