1. Small footprint, big impact.
A single 15 × 15 press sits on a desk, plugs into a wall, and—paired with our ready-to-press transfers—cranks out pro-grade merch before your coffee cools. No messy inks, no daily head cleanings, no industrial space needed. FormulatedPrints
2. Cash flow that actually flows.
Each transfer costs a couple of toonies; press it on a $7 blank and move it for $28-$35. That’s margins you can feel—fast. Re-invest or treat yourself; either way, the business funds itself from Day One.
3. Grow at the speed of demand.
Start with weekend drops for the hockey team. Orders stack? Slide in a second press or clear a corner of the garage. When volume jumps, you’re already talking our language—bulk gang sheets, next-day turnaround, and free shipping over $99 keep you ahead of the curve. FormulatedPrints
4. Create once, sell everywhere.
Press a tee, shoot a 15-second Reel, toss the link in Marketplace. One design can live on hoodies, totes, aprons—same transfer, fresh product line. Versatility means you never hit a creative dead end.
5. Fail-proof inventory.
Transfers lie flat until you need them; blanks never go out of style. Change your mind? Drop a new artwork pack, no dead stock, no guilt.
6. Skill stack for the future.
Every order teaches you a sliver of design, customer service, and light production—skills that translate whether you stay a side hustle or level up to a full print shop.
Startup Gear (one-time investment):
• Heat press (15 × 15 in): CA $350
• Teflon or butcher paper, ruler, scissors, tape: CA $35
→ Total setup cost: ≈ CA $385
Per Shirt Breakdown:
Gang Sheet from Formulated Prints (23 × 60 in):
CA $43 → fits 10 full-size graphics → CA $4.30 per design
→ Total cost to produce one custom tee: ≈ CA $8.20
→ Sell price: CA $30
→ Profit per shirt: ~ CA $21.80
Gross Margin: ~72%
How Fast You Make It Back
• Press just 10 shirts → Profit: ~CA $218
• Do that twice → your whole press is paid off
• Small 25-shirt order (like for a team or event) → ~CA $545 in your pocket
• Market day or pop-up (50 shirts)? → ~CA $1,090 profit in one shot
The Simple 3-Step Hustle
1. Order Transfers
Pick your design or upload your own. We print it, powder it, cure it, and ship it next business day. One gang sheet = multiple designs = maximum flexibility.
2. Press
Set your heat press to 155 °C / 310 °F, press for 10 seconds, apply medium pressure, and peel. That’s it. Pro-level results with zero mess.
3. Sell
List it on Instagram, post to Marketplace, take local orders, or launch a tiny shop. Sell for 3× your cost and reinvest your profit into more transfers or better gear.
TL;DR
You spend about $8 per shirt. You sell it for $30. You keep $22.
Ten shirts pays for your setup. After that? It’s all profit and potential.
Let Formulated Prints handle the tech. You focus on the fun part: pressing, posting, and profiting. Ready to launch?
1. Order Transfers
Pick your design (or upload your own), choose your gang sheet size, and place your order on formulatedprints.com.
We print your design using high-quality DTF film, cure it, and ship it out the next business day.
Your transfers arrive ready to press—no printer, no setup, no cleanup.
2. Press Your Shirt
Use any 15 × 15 inch heat press.
Set it to 155 °C (310 °F), press for 10 seconds at medium pressure, and peel the film (hot, warm, or cold—it’s that easy).
Your design is now permanently bonded to the fabric with pro-level color and durability.
3. Sell and Repeat
Snap a photo, post your product online, or show it to your local community.
Each shirt costs you about $8.20 to make, and sells for $30, giving you ~$22 profit per shirt.
Reorder gang sheets as orders come in—and scale your hustle on your own terms.
✅ Simple, Clean, and Scalable
No machines to maintain.
No ink to refill.
Just press, peel, and profit.
Ready to get started?
Your first gang sheet is only a few clicks away.
1. Zero printer headaches
No ink cartridges, no clogged heads, no maintenance cycles. You skip the learning curve (and the stress) and go straight to pressing and profiting. We handle the messy part—so you don’t have to.
2. Full-color freedom, no limits
DTF transfers let you print any design—photos, gradients, fine lines, tiny text—all in vibrant, sharp detail. No layering vinyl or simplifying artwork. Just clean, pro-level results every single time.
3. Works on almost anything
Cotton, polyester, blends, hoodies, totes, aprons—DTF bonds to it all. Light or dark fabrics, no problem. It’s one of the most versatile print methods out there.
4. Durable and wash-tested
Our transfers are built to last. The ink doesn’t crack, the color doesn’t fade, and the bond stays strong—wash after wash. That means fewer customer complaints and more repeat orders.
5. No minimums, no waste
Order exactly what you need. Whether it’s one custom name or a full batch of designs, every inch of your gang sheet is printable space. You only pay for what you’ll actually use.
6. Press anytime, anywhere
Your transfers store flat in a drawer until you’re ready. No rush. No shelf life panic. Press in batches or on demand—it’s totally up to you.
Bottom line:
DTF transfers give you pro-level results without the pro-level setup.
No mess, no waste, just vibrant prints and big potential.
Ready to try it?
Your hustle just found its secret weapon.
✅ RGB = What You See On Screen
Red, Green, Blue
This is how screens (phones, tablets, monitors) display color.
RGB is brighter, more vibrant, and can show neon-like colors that don’t actually exist in print.
👉 Great for digital use (web, social media).
🚫 Not made for printing.
✅ CMYK = What Gets Printed
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (Key)
This is how printers layer ink to recreate full-color images.
CMYK is slightly duller than RGB—but it’s accurate for real-life prints.
👉 Required for DTF, screen printing, packaging, etc.
✅ What we use to print your transfers.
⚠️ Why it matters
If you send us a design in RGB, the colors might shift when converted to CMYK for printing. What looked neon pink on your phone might come out as soft coral on the shirt.
To get the best results:
✔️ Design in CMYK mode
✔️ Or convert your file to CMYK before uploading
✔️ Send as a high-resolution PNG or PDF
Bottom line:
RGB is for screens.
CMYK is for print.
If you want your shirt to match your mockup, CMYK is non-negotiable.
Not sure how to convert it? We’re happy to help—just ask before uploading!
1. No maintenance, no stress
Owning a DTF printer sounds cool… until you're deep in cleaning cycles, ink clogs, wasted film, and head alignment drama. Outsourcing skips all that. We handle the tech. You handle the profits.
2. Better quality, every time
Our printers are calibrated daily. Our adhesive powder is evenly applied. The curing is consistent. That means your transfers peel clean, stick properly, and last longer—with no surprises.
3. Save time, press more
Why spend hours printing and prepping when you could just press and sell? Outsourcing lets you focus on building your brand, marketing your shop, and fulfilling orders—not babysitting a machine.
4. No wasted material
Ink has a shelf life. Film can curl. Powder can clump. When you outsource, you only pay for what you need. No wasted rolls. No trial and error. Just clean, crisp transfers ready to go.
5. Room to grow (without growing pains)
Whether you're pressing 10 shirts a week or 300 a month, we scale with you. No need to invest in a $10k printer just to keep up. We’ve already got the setup—you just keep pressing.
6. Less risk, more freedom
If you ever pivot your brand or shift niches, you’re not stuck with a printer you barely use. Outsourcing gives you flexibility to change directions without worrying about gear collecting dust.