UV DTF transfers
Stickers that stick to anything hard.
UV DTF transfers go on tumblers, glass, wood and phone cases by hand. No heat press, no weeding, no vinyl cutter. Press it on, peel the film, done.
- No heat needed
- Full color, fine detail
- Ready in about 60 seconds
- Ships same day by 2 PM ET
Printed and shipped from the U.S. No minimum order.
- No heat Applied by hand, cold
- 60 seconds From peel to finished item
- No minimum One sticker is a fine order
- Ships today Order by 2 PM ET, Mon to Fri
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What is a UV DTF transfer?
It is a full-color print with permanent adhesive already on the back, sandwiched between two films. You rub it onto a hard surface and peel the top film away. The print stays behind, bonded to the item.
- No heat press, no cutter, no weeding, no transfer tape
- Prints in full color, so gradients and small text come out clean
- Not a sticker that peels at the edges, it bonds to the surface
- For fabric you want regular DTF instead
- Clear top film
- Your printed design
- Permanent adhesive
- Your tumbler, glass or case
What you can stick it on.
If the surface is hard, smooth and clean, a UV DTF transfer will take to it.
- Stainless tumblers
- Powder-coated bottles
- Glass and candle jars
- Acrylic
- Wood
- Metal
- Ceramic and mugs
- Hard plastic
- Phone cases
- Laptops and notebooks
- Coolers and toolboxes
- Signs and frames
Where it will not work
- Fabric of any kind, including bags and hats
- Silicone, or anything with a greasy or waxy finish
- Rough, porous or heavily textured surfaces
- Anything you cannot clean properly first
No equipment needed
On the item in about a minute.
Everything you need is your hands and something to clean the surface with.
- 1 Clean it Wipe the surface with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. Any dust or oil left behind is where the edges lift.
- 2 Peel the backing Lift the printed design away from its backing sheet, holding it by the clear top film.
- 3 Rub it down Place it, then rub firmly from the middle outwards so no air is trapped under it.
- 4 Peel the top film Pull the clear film back slowly at a low angle. If the print lifts with it, lay it back down and rub again.
Give it a day before washing the item, so the adhesive is fully set.
UV DTF, DTF or vinyl?
They are not rivals. They are for different things, and picking wrong is what wastes money.
UV DTF
Hard surfaces
- Tumblers, glass, wood, metal, cases
- No heat, no press, no cutter
- Full color with fine detail and gradients
- No weeding and no transfer tape
- Not for fabric
DTF
Fabric
- Shirts, hoodies, hats, bags, canvas
- Full color, soft and stretchy
- Needs a heat press
- Not for hard surfaces
Vinyl
Cut shapes
- Good for solid shapes and single colors
- Weeding every design by hand
- Layering for each extra color
- Fine detail and gradients are a struggle
- Needs a cutter and transfer tape
Ready when you are
Three ways to order UV DTF.
Same print, same film. The only difference is how much you are ordering and who lays it out.
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UV DTF by size
From $1.49
Best for One design at an exact size
Upload your artwork, pick the size, and we print it. Good for a single tumbler run or a test.
Order by size -
UV DTF gang sheet builder
From $8.49
Best for Lots of designs at once
Lay as many designs as you can fit onto one sheet and cut your cost per sticker.
Build a sheet -
Upload a print-ready sheet
From $8.49
Best for Shops with their own layouts
Already nested your own file? Send it over and we print it exactly as laid out.
Upload a sheet
Volume discounts are applied automatically at checkout. Order by 2 PM ET Monday to Friday and it ships the same day.
How long it lasts, and how to keep it that way.
Tell your own customers this and you will not hear from them again about peeling edges.
- Give it 24 hours Leave the item alone for a day after applying, before it meets water.
- Hand wash, every time Warm water and a soft cloth. Dishwashers are heat and pressure, and they will shorten its life.
- Keep it out of the microwave Same for ovens, and for long soaks in a sink full of water.
- Skip the scouring pad The print is tough, but abrasive pads and harsh solvents will dull any finish.
Applied properly to a clean, hard surface and hand washed, a UV DTF transfer stays put for the life of the item.
Everything people ask about UV DTF.
Do I need a heat press?
No. UV DTF goes on cold, by hand. If you already own a press, you will not need it for these.
Can I put UV DTF on a t-shirt?
No. It is made for hard surfaces and will not survive on fabric. For shirts, hoodies and bags, you want regular DTF transfers.
Is it dishwasher safe?
We recommend hand washing. A dishwasher combines heat, pressure and detergent, which shortens the life of any applied transfer.
How long does it last?
Applied to a clean, hard surface and hand washed, it is designed to stay on the item permanently. Edges lift when the surface was not cleaned first.
Will it wrap around a curved tumbler?
Gentle curves are fine. For a tight curve, keep the design narrower, or split it into two pieces rather than forcing one wide one.
What files do you need?
A PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at print size gives the best result. Not sure? Run it through our free design checker first.
Do I have to cut them apart?
On a gang sheet, yes. Each design is spaced so you can cut between them with scissors or a craft knife.
How quickly does it ship?
Order by 2 PM ET Monday to Friday and it ships the same day.
Put your design on something that is not a shirt.
No press, no minimum, no setup fee. Start with one sticker if you want to see it for yourself.
Ships from the U.S. Order by 2 PM ET for same-day dispatch.