what is a dtf transfer

DTF means Direct to Film and prints on fabric, not mugs. For mugs, ceramics, and stickers you want UV DTF. A plain-English guide to what DTF actually is, what it works on, and how to read every "can you DTF on X" question correctly.

DTF stands for Direct-to-Film. A design prints onto PET film, gets coated in hot-melt adhesive powder, cures, then heat-presses onto fabric — cotton, polyester, blends, light or dark garments, with no pretreatment and no minimums.