Skip to content
UV DTF is the one product here that never touches a garment. These are transfers for hard surfaces: tumblers, glass, metal, acrylic, wood, phone cases, laptops, jars, signage. No heat press, no machine, no tools. You peel, press with your thumb, and lift the carrier film off.
How they work
Your design is printed in UV curable ink and sandwiched between an adhesive layer and a transfer film. The adhesive bonds on contact with a clean surface, so the whole application takes about thirty seconds. They are waterproof, dishwasher safe on the top rack, and hold up to sunlight far better than a paper sticker or vinyl decal.
What people order them for
Tumbler and drinkware decoration is the biggest use by a distance, especially for sellers who decorate cups but do not want to run a sublimation setup. After that: candle jars, small business packaging, glassware for weddings and events, branded laptop and toolbox decals, and product labels that need to survive a fridge or a sink.
Where they work and how to design for them
They need a smooth, hard, non porous surface: glass, stainless steel, powder coated tumblers, acrylic, sealed wood and hard plastic all work. Fabric, textured or raw wood, and silicone do not hold reliably. Clean the surface with alcohol before applying. Send a 300 DPI PNG with a transparent background at the finished size, and keep thin isolated elements reasonably solid since they have little adhesive area to grip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a heat press?
No. UV DTF is applied by hand at room temperature. That is the main reason people choose it over sublimation.
Are they dishwasher safe?
Top rack, yes. Avoid the heated dry cycle and the high pressure bottom rack.
Will they work on a car?
They will stick, but they are designed for indoor and hand washed items, not a vehicle exterior.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum, no setup fee, and full color costs the same as one color.
Can I get custom shapes?
Yes. Contour cut to the edge of your artwork is standard.
UV DTF is the one product here that never touches a garment. These are transfers for hard surfaces: tumblers, glass, metal, acrylic, wood, phone cases, laptops, jars, signage. No heat press, no machine, no tools. You peel, press with your thumb, and lift the carrier film off.
How they work
Your design is printed in UV curable ink and sandwiched between an adhesive layer and a transfer film. The adhesive bonds on contact with a clean surface, so the whole application takes about thirty seconds. They are waterproof, dishwasher safe on the top rack, and hold up to sunlight far better than a paper sticker or vinyl decal.
What people order them for
Tumbler and drinkware decoration is the biggest use by a distance, especially for sellers who decorate cups but do not want to run a sublimation setup. After that: candle jars, small business packaging, glassware for weddings and events, branded laptop and toolbox decals, and product labels that need to survive a fridge or a sink.
Where they work and how to design for them
They need a smooth, hard, non porous surface: glass, stainless steel, powder coated tumblers, acrylic, sealed wood and hard plastic all work. Fabric, textured or raw wood, and silicone do not hold reliably. Clean the surface with alcohol before applying. Send a 300 DPI PNG with a transparent background at the finished size, and keep thin isolated elements reasonably solid since they have little adhesive area to grip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a heat press?
No. UV DTF is applied by hand at room temperature. That is the main reason people choose it over sublimation.
Are they dishwasher safe?
Top rack, yes. Avoid the heated dry cycle and the high pressure bottom rack.
Will they work on a car?
They will stick, but they are designed for indoor and hand washed items, not a vehicle exterior.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum, no setup fee, and full color costs the same as one color.
Can I get custom shapes?
Yes. Contour cut to the edge of your artwork is standard.
