Printed DTF gang sheet packed with repeated logos.
05Jul,2024

What Is a DTF Gang Sheet and How Does Gang Sheet Printing Work?

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A DTF gang sheet is one sheet of film with many designs printed on it, so you pay for the sheet length instead of paying per design. At Formulated Prints a sheet is 23 inches wide. You cut the designs apart and press them one at a time, whenever you need a shirt.

How does gang sheet printing work?

You upload or build a layout, we print the whole sheet in one pass, and it arrives as ready-to-press transfers. Nothing is printed on the garment itself. The design sits on clear film with the adhesive already applied, so your job is to cut, position, press and peel.

That is why gang sheets suit short runs. Ten different logos for ten different customers cost the same as one logo ten times, as long as they fit the same sheet. Pressing is the only step left on your side: 302°F is our recommended setting, the working range is 300 to 320°F, and 320°F is the maximum.

What size are gang sheets and what do they cost?

Our sheets are 23 inches wide and run from 15 to 300 inches long in 5-inch steps. A 23 by 15 inch sheet started at $8.00 CAD when we last checked in October 2026, and longer sheets work out slightly cheaper per inch. The product page always shows the current price for your length.

Transfer orders of $99 CAD or more ship free in Canada, and you can pick up in Calgary at 4558 14 Street NE, Monday to Friday, 9 to 4:30, or by appointment.

What can you put on one gang sheet?

Anything that fits: chest logos, pocket hits, sleeve marks, neck labels, a back print and a few spares. Different designs are fine. Mixed jobs are the normal case, not the exception.

Leave a little clear film around each design so you can cut it out without clipping the art. If you are packing for the lowest cost per piece, read how to pack a gang sheet before you set the layout.

How do I build a gang sheet without design software?

Use our free gang sheet builder. Pick a sheet size, upload your files, set a width and copy count for each design and press Build. The auto-build lays out the sheet for you and auto-nests the designs to waste less film. You only pay for the sheet you check out with.

No artwork yet? The builder also has free ready-made designs you can drop on the sheet and resize. If you already have a finished layout, you can upload a finished sheet instead.

Who checks my file before it prints?

For gang sheets, you do. We print the file as you send it, so watch for blurry edges and gradients that need halftone. If we spot a problem, we'll email you. Free designer review comes with our custom merch orders, where we print the shirts for you. You are responsible for spelling and for having the rights to the logo or artwork you send.

If something is wrong on our end, we reprint within 30 days. Slight colour variation from your screen is normal, and we do not guarantee an exact colour match.

Quick answers

What is a DTF gang sheet?

One sheet of DTF film printed with many designs. You pay for the sheet size, then cut the designs apart and press each one.

Is there a minimum order?

No. The gang sheet builder is free to use and you only pay for the sheet you buy.

Can I put different designs on the same sheet?

Yes. Logos, names, neck labels and back prints can share a sheet, as long as they fit within 23 inches of width.

Ready to try one? Open the gang sheet builder or order ready-to-press DTF gang sheets and let the auto-build do the layout.