How to Prepare Artwork for a DTF Gang Sheet

A garment DTF gang sheet groups several transfers on one sheet so you can cut them apart and press them individually. Before arranging the graphics, make a list of what gets pressed on each garment. This catches missing backs, duplicate extras, and logos sized for the wrong placement.

Measure the print area on the garment

Lay the garment flat and use a ruler or a paper cutout to check how the graphic sits around seams, pockets, and zippers. Write down the finished width for each placement, then scale your artwork proportionally. A small chest logo and a full back graphic usually need separate files or separate sizes in the sheet builder. Check the smallest garment in a mixed size run before using one print width for every size.

Count transfers by artwork and size

For 12 crew shirts with a left chest logo and a back graphic on each, you need 12 chest transfers and 12 back transfers. If you want two of each for setup and spares, lay out 14 of each. List name or number variations separately and check the spelling before duplicating anything.

Inspect the file at its finished size

Start with the original artwork and export in a format accepted by your selected builder. If the garment should show between parts of the design, check that those areas are transparent in the exported file. Keep intentional white artwork. Zoom in to look for stray pixels along the edges and compare the smallest text at actual print size. Enlarging a low-resolution image cannot recover missing detail.

Review the sheet before checkout

Check the builder's current sheet dimensions and spacing requirements, count each design in the final layout, and leave enough room to cut the transfers apart. Follow the instructions for the specific transfer you order and try it on a suitable sample before pressing the full run.

See garment DTF ordering options for transfers you plan to press. If you need the clothing supplied and decorated, plan a finished apparel order with us.