DTF Artwork Specifications & Instructions

Please read thru carefully and follow the specifications below to submit your artwork for DTF printing. We are here to make this process easy and expedited as possible.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us directly at:
Tel: 407-556-3295 or send us an email to: sales@htvcorner.com
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Submitting your file:
You can send your files in via email but when sending multiple or large files, we recommend using: www.wetransfer.com, click the link to submit.
Submit Artwork for approval:

FILE RESOLUTION:
 Submit your file in a min resolution of: 300 dpi
  • Make sure your files are VECTORIZED by a Graphic Designer.
COLOR Format:   Send in your Files in: ADOBE RGB 1998
  • Please note: CMYK switches color intensity after printed.
       COLOR Expectation: the printed file will not match your monitor.
  • The colors in your computer or device screens are NOT an accurate representation of how the artwork will print.

FILE Format: PNG without a background
  • Transparent Background ONLY        
  • DO NOT send in  files in: JPEG, AI, EPS, PSD or PDF format
  • Use Color Setting: Adobe RGB 1998

Under-base WHITE
 Artwork with tiny details that are BELOW the 9pts mark will NOT get WHITE
under-base.  Avoid designs with very fine details, they are likely NOT TRANSFER CORRECTLY on to your fabric.
  • To correct this issue: Before submitting your designs, add a stroke to your artwork to make the small details thicker.

ARTWORK requirements (additional):
  • Include only desired artwork (DO NOT include: notes or layers) *only what should be printed
  • Artwork should have hard edges, SOFT Edges (or SHADOWS) CAN NOT be printed.
  • Artwork should NOT have any transparency or fading on the EDGES.

  • Artwork will not be CLEANED or ADJUSTED, files will be printed as submitted.
  • Check your ARTWORK size & quality before submitting

  • Avoid FINE LINES smaller than 9pts
  •  We will NOT RE-COLOR or EDIT artwork in any way prior to printing.
  • DO NOT submit any COPYRIGHT material for printing, We will not process orders that include any Trademark or Copyright material

Print AREA & Pricing:
  • Minimum Print area is 11” wide x 18” long
  • Pricing:  11" x 18" = $7.50;  11" x 36" = $14;  11" x 72" = $24
  • We will NOT ADJUST: size, layout, quality or target colors. 
  • Artwork must fit within the designated PRINT AREA : 11" x 18" , 11" x 36", or 11" x 72"
  • Production time: approx. 2 working days  after order is confirmed and paid.
** Lead time does NOT include Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays