dtf on polyester

DTF transfers work on almost any fabric — cotton, polyester, and blends — which is one of the method's biggest advantages. A practical guide to the best shirts and blank brands for DTF, the fabrics to handle with care, and what to avoid.

Polyester is the trickiest fabric to heat press — too hot and you get scorch marks and dye migration, too cold and the transfer peels off. The exact temperatures, dwell times, and pressure for HTV, DTF, sublimation, and vinyl on polyester, plus how to fix an iron burn after the fact.

The Port & Company PC380 is our favorite cost-friendly performance tee for DTF printing. At just over $3 wholesale, it's perfect for sports teams, 5K races, and pickleball tournaments. Full size chart, DTF settings, and where to buy.