Blockout DTF transfers against resublimation
For polyester and other textiles prone to resublimation, from a single piece, with tiered prices and optionally as express production.
Blockout DTF is developed for dyed polyester textiles and materials with an increased risk of dye migration. The transfer works with a special adhesive. This reduces the risk of dyes from the textile migrating into light areas of the design under the heat of the press.
- Colour DTF print with white
- Blockout adhesive
- Dyed polyester textile
Blockout DTF is suitable for 100 per cent polyester and blends with at least 40 per cent polyester. Impregnated or water-repellent coated textiles are not suitable. As material, dyeing and production batch affect the result, a test press on the same item is recommended before a run.
- From a single piece
- Tiered prices
- Express available
DTF Transfer Blockout - Single Design
DTF Transfer Blockout as a single design Blockout is the DTF version with a special adhesive that holds back dyes from the textile. Here you order a single design and decide the quantity yourself; it is printed in high-resolution four-colour print with opaque white. What the Blockout adhesive does With DTF Standard, the adhesive is designed for cotton and cotton blends. Blockout was developed for dyed polyester textiles, where the heat of the press can draw dyes into light areas of the design. This bleeding of the textile colour into your design is known as resublimation. The Blockout adhesive holds back dyes from the textile and significantly reduces this risk. You do not need to set up anything for it in your print file, as the adhesive is already in every transfer. Typical uses are jersey sets and teamwear that always carry the same sponsor logo or club crest. Quantity and pricing You upload your design as one file and state how often it should be printed. The sheet builder handles arranging and duplicating on the sheet, so you do not need to worry about print width or sheet length. The price is based on the design area multiplied by the quantity, charged per square metre. All prices are net prices. Delivery is as one continuous sheet. The copies of your design sit side by side on one roll; nothing is cut individually. Blockout adhesive holds back dyes from the textile One file with one design, quantity as needed Charged per square metre of design area From a single piece, no minimum order value PDF or PNG with one page, maximum 500 MB How to set up the print file Build the design at its actual size, with a transparent background and without bleed, ideally at 300 dpi in CMYK. For the colour profile, we recommend ISO Coated v2 (ECI); lines should be at least 0.4 mm thick, and the design must not be mirrored. You can use gradients within the design, but not gradients that fade out into transparency, because every trace of colour is backed with white. How to order First, choose whether to add the optional Pro File Check. It includes two correction rounds. Then upload your one-page PDF or PNG, enter the quantity you want and add your selection to the basket. Multi-page PDFs are reported as a file error. If we notice something about the file, you will receive an email and can send the corrected print file by email. Temperature, pressing time and pressure are listed in the heat press settings.
DTF Transfer Blockout - Custom Length
Blockout DTF in a custom length You decide how long your roll will be: between 10 centimetres and 3 metres in one piece, with a print width of 600 mm. Nothing is rounded up to full metres; you pay for the length you set up in your file. You can combine logos, numbers and sponsor designs for jersey sets, teamwear and recurring polyester orders on one roll. The Blockout adhesive against resublimation is part of every transfer; you do not need to set up anything extra for it. Any length from 10 cm to 3 m Print width 600 mm No rounding up, you pay for the real length Blockout adhesive reduces the risk of resublimation from polyester High-resolution four-colour print with opaque white From a single piece, no minimum order value File format PDF or PNG Print files for your roll Set up your file 600 mm wide and exactly as long as you want to order the roll, between 100 and 3000 mm. Place several designs close together so that as little of the roll as possible stays empty. If possible, set up the file at 300 dpi in the CMYK colour space. We recommend ISO Coated v2 (ECI) as the colour profile. Make the background transparent, create lines at least 0.4 mm thick, and do not mirror the gang sheet. You can use normal colour gradients within a design or image. You should avoid gradients that fade out into transparency, as every trace of colour is backed with white. Ordering your custom length step by step In the first step, choose whether to add the optional Pro File Check. Next comes the upload: single-page files in PDF or PNG format. The length is read from your file. Drag and drop further files and enter the quantity you want for each file. Once everything is set up, add your selection to the basket. A file may be no larger than 500 MB. Multi-page PDFs are reported as a file error. If something is wrong with a file, we will contact you by email, and you can then send the corrected print file by email. The right values for temperature, pressing time and pressure are listed in the current heat press settings.
Content: 0.6 m² (€23.83 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout - BY THE METRE 600 x 1000 mm
Blockout DTF by the metre, 600 x 1000 mm A metre of Blockout DTF is the run format for jerseys, sportswear, softshell and other dyed polyester items with an increased risk of dye migration. You fill the 600 mm wide roll with several designs. The Blockout adhesive sits under every design on the roll. It holds back dyes from the textile and significantly reduces the risk of dye migration. Print area measuring 600 x 1000 mm Printed in CMYK with opaque white and Blockout adhesive Available from a single piece, larger quantities are cheaper thanks to the tiers Suitable for polyester and blends with at least 40% polyester Not suitable for impregnated or water-repellent coatings Setting up the Blockout roll As a basis, use the file under Template, or build the roll directly in the DTF Designer instead. The final size ordered is 600 x 1000 mm. We recommend 300 dpi, the ISO Coated v2 (ECI) colour profile, transparent backgrounds and lines at least 0.4 mm thick. We take care of the Blockout adhesive during printing, so you do not need to set up anything for it in your file. Remove the guide layers and do not mirror the file. Colour gradients within a design are possible. With transparency gradients, the printed result may differ from what you see on screen because of the white underbase. It is best to check whether the polyester item is suitable before starting a run. How ordering Blockout by the metre works If you like, add the Pro File Check first and then upload your single-page PDF or PNG files. Drag and drop further rolls and set a separate quantity for each. Finally, go through all the details once more and add the film by the metre to your basket. The upper limit is 500 MB per file. Multi-page PDFs lead to a file error. We will then send you an email so that you can send the corrected file by email. You will find additional technical details in the heat press settings.
Content: 0.6 m² (€23.83 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout 600 x 500 mm
Blockout DTF as a half metre, 600 x 500 mm The half metre of Blockout DTF suits smaller runs on dyed polyester textiles, where dyes can migrate into light areas of the design under the heat of the press. To counter this, the sheet works with a special adhesive that lowers the risk. On a 600 mm width, jersey logos, numbers or mixed designs fit side by side. Blockout DTF with a special adhesive against dye migration Suitable for 100 per cent polyester and blends with at least 40 per cent polyester Not suitable for items with impregnation or a water-repellent coating Available from a single piece, tiered prices available Four-colour print with opaque white Template and print files for the Blockout sheet You will find the working file for 600 x 500 mm in the Template tab. Delete the guide layers before you export, and if possible set up the sheet at 300 dpi and ISO Coated v2 (ECI), with lines at least 0.4 mm thick. Do not mirror the file, and keep the background transparent. You do not need to set up anything in the file for the Blockout adhesive, neither an additional layer nor a separate colour channel. Ordinary colour gradients within a design can be printed. Transitions that fade completely into transparency are not recommended, because the white underbase lies beneath them. Check the suitability of the material before a run, especially with impregnations and water-repellent coatings. How to order the half metre of Blockout In the first step, decide on the Pro File Check. Then drag your print files into the field, one at a time or several at once, each as a single-page PDF or PNG, and enter the quantity for each file. Once you have checked the quantities, add the selection to your basket. A file may be no larger than 500 MB. Multi-page PDFs trigger a file error. You will then receive an email and can send the corrected print file by email afterwards. The product-specific heat press settings are available separately.
Content: 0.3 m² (€31.00 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout - A3
Blockout DTF in A3, 297 x 420 mm Blockout DTF in A3 offers room for back numbers, sponsor designs or several smaller logos on polyester garments. The Blockout adhesive reduces dye migration, which is most likely to become visible with red, orange, neon colours and dark shades. As long as film by the metre is not yet worthwhile, the sheet is the right size for individual orders and top-ups. Opaque DTF print in CMYK plus white Special adhesive against dye migration already included in the transfer From a single piece and with tiered prices For polyester and blends with at least 40% polyester Single-page PDF or PNG file Setting up the Blockout sheet in A3 You will find a suitable working file in the Template tab. Set it up at exactly the final size of 297 x 420 mm, as the sheet is neither trimmed nor scaled afterwards. When exporting, 300 dpi makes sense, with CMYK as the colour space and ISO Coated v2 (ECI), plus a transparent background and details no smaller than 0.4 mm. Do not mirror the file. You do not need to worry about the Blockout adhesive in the file; production takes care of that. Depending on how the polyester item is dyed, migration can vary in strength. If a larger customer run is coming up, test beforehand on exactly the material and batch that will be used later. How to order the Blockout sheet in A3 First comes the question of whether you want to add the optional Pro File Check. Then upload your single-page PDF or PNG files, several at once if you like, and enter the quantity you want for each file. Take your time to check that each quantity is next to the right file, and then add the product to your basket. A maximum of 500 MB applies per upload file. A multi-page PDF is rejected. If something is wrong with the files, we will contact you by email, and you send the corrected file the same way. The right values for pressing are listed under heat press settings.
Content: 0.124 m² (€47.58 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout - A4
Blockout DTF in A4, 210 x 297 mm A4 is the compact Blockout format for individual logos, chest designs and initial material tests on dyed polyester. The Blockout adhesive holds back dyes that migrate upwards from the textile and helps keep light print areas clean. If you are planning a jersey or softshell run, use the small sheet to test the specific material batch first while keeping the effort low. Intended for polyester textiles where dye can migrate The special adhesive is already in the transfer; you do not need a separate layer in the print file Even a single piece is produced Tiered prices depend on the quantity Single-page file as PDF or PNG Print files for the Blockout sheet in A4 In the Template tab, you will find the matching format file ready for you. The sheet must measure exactly 210 x 297 mm to the millimetre, as we do not trim anything and do not scale your file. We recommend 300 dpi, the ISO Coated v2 (ECI) colour profile, a transparent background and lines of at least 0.4 mm. Please do not mirror. The finished transfer already contains the Blockout adhesive, so you do not need to set up anything for it in the print files. Blockout is intended for suitable polyester items. Textiles with a waterproofing treatment or a water-repellent coating are not among them. Before a larger run, a material test on the original item is still recommended. Putting together your A4 order and sending files If you are unsure about the files, add the Pro File Check. Then drag your single-page PDF or PNG files into the upload field, enter the number you want for each file and add the fully configured order to your basket. The quantity tiers are shown directly on the product. The upload allows a maximum of 500 MB per file. Multi-page PDFs are reported as faulty. You will then receive an email and can send the matching single page by email afterwards. You will find the pressing values in the current heat press settings.
Content: 0.06 m² (€56.67 / 1 m²)
CUT DTF Transfer Blockout - BY THE METRE 560 x 1000 mm
CUT Blockout DTF by the metre, 560 x 1000 mm CUT Blockout DTF combines a special adhesive for dyed polyester textiles with contour-cut individual designs. The designs on the sheet are all the same size, can be removed without cutting by hand and are therefore easier to position on jerseys or teamwear. For designs that are needed again and again, and for larger B2B quantities, this saves you working time. Blockout DTF with a special adhesive against dye migration Contour-cut designs on 560 x 1000 mm For suitable polyester items without a water-repellent coating From a single piece, with tiered prices Print-ready file with CutContour required CUT Blockout template and cut paths Use the file under Template. Draw a closed contour around each individual design, with a line thickness of at least 1 pt. Give this line a spot colour named exactly CutContour. Keep at least 5 mm of space in each case: from cut line to cut line as well as from the line to the printed design. You do not set up anything in your file for the Blockout adhesive. Further examples are shown in the article Creating a CutContour. Save the print file as a single page and without mirroring. Set up the design in CMYK, keep the background transparent, and make print elements at least 0.4 mm thick. How to upload your CUT Blockout sheet Before uploading, decide whether to add the Pro File Check. Then upload your PDF with all cut paths fully set up, enter the quantity and add the fully configured item to your basket. If you order several sheets, each file gets its own quantity. Uploads are limited to 500 MB, and multi-page PDFs are not possible. If an error is found, you will receive an email and can send the corrected PDF by email as well. Notes for pressing are listed under heat press settings.
Content: 0.56 m² (€25.89 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout EXPRESS - Custom Length
Express DTF Transfer Blockout in a custom length Express Blockout DTF transfer is a continuous roll with a 600 mm print width. You decide how long the roll will be: any size between 10 centimetres and 3 metres is possible in one piece. You pay for the length your roll actually has, and nothing is rounded up to full metres. Express means your roll gets priority in production, so you can meet tight deadlines too. Any length between 10 cm and 3 m possible Print width of the roll 600 mm Charged by the actual size, not rounded up to full metres Blockout adhesive reduces the risk of resublimation from polyester High-resolution four-colour print with opaque white From a single piece, no minimum order value File format PDF or PNG EXPRESS PRODUCTION! Please also select express shipping in the basket. Your roll only goes out on the same day with this shipping and if the cut-off time is met. What the Blockout adhesive does The special adhesive that reduces the risk of resublimation from polyester is already built into every roll; you do not need to set it up separately in your file. It makes sense for jersey sets, teamwear and polyester orders that come back regularly. You can combine logos, numbers and sponsor designs on one roll for this. What your file should look like With express, we do not check your files with the Pro File Check, so your file must reach us ready for printing. 600 mm wide, with a length of 100 to 3000 mm CMYK and ideally 300 dpi, recommended profile ISO Coated v2 (ECI) Transparent background, do not set up the roll mirrored No line thinner than 0.4 mm Arrange several designs side by side so that no space is wasted on the roll You can use ordinary colour gradients within a design. We advise against gradients that fade out into transparency, because every trace of colour is backed with white. Ordering and uploading files Upload your single-page PDF or PNG files; up to 500 MB is allowed per file. The length is read from your file. Drag and drop further files, enter the quantity for each and then add the fully configured selection to your basket. Multi-page PDFs are reported as a file error. If something is wrong with a file, we will contact you by email, and you send the corrected print file by email. You will find details on temperature, pressing time and pressure in the heat press settings. Cut-off times (German time): We need your payment and error-free print files by 11:00 at the latest, so that everything runs without delay. For orders up to 10 metres, 14:00 is the file cut-off. If faulty files arrive or your payment is late or incomplete, dispatch is delayed. Your parcel only leaves us on schedule if payment and print files are with us in time and free of errors.
Content: 0.6 m² (€29.50 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout EXPRESS - BY THE METRE 600 x 1000 mm
Express Blockout DTF by the metre, 600 x 1000 mm Express by the metre is intended for short-notice runs on dyed polyester textiles. The roll is 600 mm wide, so jersey logos, numbers and designs in different sizes fit side by side. The Blockout adhesive reduces dye migration from the material, and express production helps with your tight schedule. EXPRESS PRODUCTION! Please also select express shipping in the basket! Goods only go out on the same day if express shipping has been booked and the cut-off time has been met. Cut-off times (German time): We make sure your parcel is dispatched on schedule. Pay in time and supply error-free print files. Please allow for the fact that faulty files or late or incomplete payments can delay dispatch. For everything to run smoothly, payment and error-free print files must be with us by 11:00 at the latest. If you order 10 metres or less, file acceptance only closes at 14:00. One metre of express Blockout DTF CMYK plus white with Blockout adhesive From a single piece, with tiered prices For suitable polyester items without impregnation Print-ready files, no Pro File Check Preparing the express metre sheet Set up the gang sheet at 600 x 1000 mm or use the file in the Template tab. Remove guide layers, the background must be transparent, and for the roll it is best to work with 300 dpi, ISO Coated v2 (ECI) and details at least 0.4 mm thick. You do not need to set up anything for the Blockout adhesive in your file. Do not mirror the sheet. There is no Pro File Check for this item, so every file must be ready for production. Uploading several files and express shipping Drag and drop single pages into the upload field and enter the quantity you want for each page. Once everything has been checked, the complete selection goes into the basket in one go. If your order, payment and error-free files are with us by 11:00, we produce on the same working day. For a maximum of 10 metres, files are accepted until 14:00. A maximum of 500 MB is possible per uploaded gang sheet. If something is wrong, for example a multi-page PDF or another file error, we will contact you by email, and you send us the correction by email too. The roll reaches you fastest if you also book DHL Express or UPS Express. Alternatively, we will let you know as soon as your order is ready for collection.
Content: 0.6 m² (€29.50 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout EXPRESS 600 x 500 mm
Express Blockout DTF as a half metre, 600 x 500 mm This express format is intended for short-notice polyester orders when A3 is too small and a whole metre is too much. The Blockout adhesive reduces dye migration from the textile. A 600 x 500 mm sheet takes several jersey logos or numbers at once, and you can also spread mixed designs for an urgent small run across it. EXPRESS PRODUCTION! Please also select express shipping in the basket! We only dispatch on the same day if you book express shipping and meet the cut-off time. Cut-off times (German time): We send your parcel on its way on schedule. For that, we need your payment in time and error-free print files. If the files are faulty or the payment arrives late or incomplete, dispatch may be delayed. For everything to run smoothly, payment and error-free print files must be with us by 11:00 at the latest. For order quantities up to 10 metres, we still accept your print files until 14:00. Same-day production, provided the cut-off conditions are met Printed in CMYK and white with Blockout adhesive Available from a single piece, the unit price stays the same with no quantity tiers PDF or PNG required in print-ready form There is no Pro File Check for express products Template and file set-up for express In the Template tab, you will find the matching file; your sheet will be exactly 600 x 500 mm. Remove the guide layers before exporting. For printing, we recommend 300 dpi, ISO Coated v2 (ECI) and transparent backgrounds, and the smallest details should be at least 0.4 mm. Do not mirror the file. You do not need to set up anything for the Blockout adhesive in your file. There is no Pro File Check with express, so your files must arrive ready for production straight away. How to order the Blockout express sheet Add your single pages by drag and drop, one at a time or several at once, then enter the quantity for each file and add the configuration to your basket. As soon as your order, payment and error-free files are all with us by 11:00, the sheet goes into production on the same working day, and with express shipping it goes out the same day. For up to 10 metres in total, files are accepted until 14:00. The upload limit is 500 MB per file. A multi-page PDF or another file error delays the start of production. We will then contact you by email, and you send us the corrected file back the same way. For faster delivery, also choose DHL Express or UPS Express. You can also collect your order once we have notified you that it is ready.
Content: 0.6 m² (€24.50 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout EXPRESS A3 297 x 420 mm
Express Blockout DTF in A3, 297 x 420 mm Blockout DTF in A3 Express is suitable for urgent back prints, race numbers or sponsor designs on dyed polyester garments. Compared with A4, you have more space for the design, while the sheet stays a manageable size for individual reprints. The Blockout adhesive is already included in the transfer. EXPRESS PRODUCTION! Please also select express shipping in the basket! Your shipment only leaves us on the same day if you have booked express shipping and met the cut-off time. Cut-off times (German time): We take care of dispatching your parcel on time. You make sure the payment arrives in time and the print files are error-free. Faulty files or late or incomplete payments can delay dispatch. For everything to run smoothly, payment and error-free print files must be with us by 11:00 at the latest. For orders up to 10 metres, file acceptance only closes at 14:00. Express print in A3 format from a single piece CMYK plus an opaque white layer For use on polyester and blends with at least 40% polyester Same price per piece, no quantity tiers Express orders run without a Pro File Check Your A3 print file for express For your file, a Template is available; alternatively, set up a single page at 297 x 420 mm. There is no trimming or scaling. If possible, stick to 300 dpi, the ISO Coated v2 (ECI) colour profile, a transparent background and a minimum line thickness of 0.4 mm. Do not mirror the file. We take care of the Blockout adhesive in production, so you do not set up anything for it in your file. As there is no Pro File Check with express, your file must be print-ready straight away. Ordering A3 within the deadline Drag your PDF or PNG files into the upload field and enter the quantity for each file. Everything then goes into the basket, and you complete the payment in time. If your order, full payment and correct files are with us by 11:00, we produce the order on the same working day, and with express shipping it goes out the same day. The maximum file size is 500 MB. Multi-page PDFs are reported as a file error. If we contact you by email, you can send the corrected file by email as well; express production will then be delayed. If you want the shipment to reach you faster, also book DHL Express or UPS Express.
Content: 0.125 m² (€63.20 / 1 m²)
DTF Transfer Blockout EXPRESS A4 210 x 297 mm
Express Blockout DTF in A4, 210 x 297 mm If a set of jerseys is still missing a chest logo, a name or a single design, A4 Express helps with such short-notice additions on polyester. Dyes from the item can discolour light areas of the transfer; the Blockout adhesive reduces this risk. EXPRESS PRODUCTION! Please also select express shipping in the basket! Same-day dispatch requires express shipping to be booked and the cut-off time to be met. Cut-off times (German time): We make sure your parcel goes out on schedule. For this, we need punctual payment and error-free print files from you. Dispatch may be delayed if files are faulty or payments are late or incomplete. For everything to run smoothly, payment and error-free print files must be with us by 11:00 at the latest. For orders of no more than 10 metres, file acceptance closes at 14:00. Small sheet for a single design, produced with express The Blockout adhesive is already in the transfer; you do not need to set up anything for it in the print file The minimum order quantity is one piece The unit price stays the same, regardless of quantity A print-ready file with one page is required Express template for A4 In the Template tab, you will find the matching working file ready for you. Your document must measure exactly 210 x 297 mm, as we neither trim to A4 nor scale the file up or down. It is best to work with 300 dpi, the ISO Coated v2 (ECI) profile, a transparent background and elements at least 0.4 mm thick. You do not need to mirror anything, and we take care of the Blockout adhesive. There is no Pro File Check for express products. Ordering an A4 sheet in a hurry Upload the print-ready single pages as PDF or PNG, enter how many of each file you need and add the order to your basket. If the payment is complete and the print files are with us error-free by 11:00, we produce on the same working day, and with express shipping the parcel goes out the same day. The limit is 500 MB per file. If a PDF contains several pages or something else is wrong with the file, we will contact you by email. You can then send us the corrected file by email. To get the parcel on its way quickly, also book DHL Express or UPS Express in the basket.
Content: 0.062 m² (€82.26 / 1 m²)
DTF Blockout Designer
DTF Transfer Blockout Designer Here you put together your own Blockout sheet, directly in your browser and without graphics software. Beneath the ink is a special adhesive that holds back dyes from dyed polyester during pressing. Please note: Orders placed via the Designer cannot be cancelled or claimed under a complaint, as the Designer software points out errors and problems. No Pro File Check is carried out for Designer orders. There is NO express option for Designer orders. What the Designer can do Upload designs as PNG, JPEG, JPG, GIF or PDF Remove white backgrounds with one click Duplicate, rotate, scale, align, add text and filters If you drag a design too large, an orange or red warning triangle warns you You can always see how full the sheet is and the price IMPORTANT: Nothing is edited or improved graphically in your files, neither by the software nor by us. What you create goes to print as it is Material and suitability From a single piece, high-resolution digital print, four colours plus white Durable transfer print that withstands at least 60 washes For pure polyester, for blends with at least 40 per cent polyester, not for impregnated textiles and water-repellent coatings Test your textile beforehand for resublimation, i.e. dye migration from the fibre Creating files, application and storage: FAQ Your print file Fine lines and details stay clean from 0.4 mm, 300 dpi at the final print size Work in CMYK, no spot colours Set up the right way round, i.e. do not mirror Make the background transparent, everything on the sheet is printed Gradients in the design are possible, but soft edges that fade to transparency towards the edge are not Building your sheet step by step: Creating gang sheets for real Kings Temperature, time and pressure: heat press settings
Content: 0.56 m² (€29.29 / 1 m²)
Sample Pack - All in One
Sample Pack All in One: test DTF, UV DTF and sublimation before you order How a print feels, how sharp its edges are and how well it covers only becomes clear on the finished print, not on screen. That is why the Sample Pack contains test prints of our products and other prints, so you can feel the differences for yourself before you place your first larger order. These samples are included Test print with DTF standard adhesive Test print with DTF Blockout adhesive Mini colour chart as a sample UV DTF standard print as a sample UV DTF print in matt as a sample UV DTF print in transparent as a sample Sublimation print as a sample Standard and Blockout in direct comparison For cotton and cotton blends, the DTF standard adhesive is intended. The Blockout adhesive was developed for dyed polyester textiles and holds back dyes that could otherwise migrate into light areas of the design under the heat of the press. The surest way to tell which adhesive suits which textile is to lay both samples side by side and feel them yourself. You will find the details under DTF transfers. UV DTF in three finishes The pack contains three versions of UV DTF: Standard is opaque and glossy, Matt has a more understated surface, and Transparent has no white print, so the surface shows through the design. The quickest way to find out which one suits your material is to place the samples on the surface you want to decorate, i.e. on the glass, metal or plastic. More details under UV DTF transfers. How to go about testing First, go through the samples by hand and pay attention to how they feel and how the edges look. In the second step, press one of them with your own press onto a textile that you sell yourself. The test piece then goes in the wash, following the care instructions of the textile and ideally over several cycles, so that you can judge colour fastness and edges after washing too. You will find everything about application in the FAQ. Always do the test on an offcut and never on a finished item from a customer order.
DTF Colour Chart CMYK with 964 Colours
Colour-accurate printing instead of guessing on screen Your screen glows, a printed textile does not. A monitor mixes colour from light, whereas a DTF transfer mixes it from pigment that sits on the fabric. That is exactly why a shade on the shirt almost always looks different from how it looked on the computer. What you get here is therefore not a screen sample or a paper sample, but a real printed DTF transfer. The set consists of 10 colour charts in A3 format. Spread across these charts are 964 colour swatches, each labelled with its CMYK value underneath. This means colour matching happens before production, including any adjustments, rather than as a correction after the first proof. How to get from the colour swatch to your print file On the pressed chart, pick out the swatch that matches the shade you want, note the CMYK value underneath and enter it in your print file. Set up the file in the CMYK colour space with ISO Coated v2 (ECI) as the colour profile, as this is our standard for DTF transfers. That way, the result is clear before your first file even reaches us, and a repeat order ends up in the same shade as the first one. You will find everything about setting up files in the FAQ. Press the charts onto black textiles Judge the shade on the pressed print, not on screen Note the CMYK value on the swatch Enter this value in your own file Keep the chart for later approvals and repeat orders Why the background should be black Please always press the colour charts onto black textiles so that you get the best colour perception. Every DTF transfer has a white base layer that separates the design from the fabric. Against a black background, the opacity shows in full and the colour impression stays true, because no light fabric shows through and lifts the shade. We explain how the individual layers are built up under DTF transfers. Who benefits from the set The chart helps wherever a shade has to be fixed reliably: for company and club colours, for runs that are reordered again and again over months, and for customers who expect to approve the colours before printing. Instead of a vague description, you then have a colour swatch with a clear CMYK value on the table. You will receive 10 colour charts in A3, printed as DTF transfers. Colour charts are excluded from complaints. This does not apply to defective colour charts.
Pro File Check
2 correction rounds The Pro File Check does not include any design work. The file check does not apply to Designer products and express products. The Pro File Check cannot be ordered on its own, i.e. without the associated product order, because we would then have no file to check. If an order contains only the file check, we therefore have no choice but to cancel it. If you would like to add the check afterwards, this must be agreed with our support team. Not sure whether your uploaded files are set up correctly? Or would you simply like us to check them again? No problem. The Pro File Check is exactly what you need! If we find something in your files that is not right, they will not go to print as they are. Instead, we will contact you and tell you what needs to be adjusted. What we check: Format: Are your files set up in the format you ordered? Colour: Are your files set up in CMYK? Is the correct colour profile embedded? Is the main transparency set up correctly? In other words, we check that the gang sheet is not completely covered by an area of colour. This only refers to the main transparency of the sheet, not the transparencies within the graphics, because we cannot judge whether they are intended If your files do not meet our requirements, the production and delivery time of your DTF transfers may be extended or postponed by the time it takes for the new files to arrive.
Typical B2B orders
Product examples for Blockout DTF transfers
Blockout DTF is mainly used for strongly dyed polyester and textiles with an increased risk of dye migration. Nevertheless, check material, coating and heat resistance on the specific item before every run.
- Reduces bleeding on polyester, sports textiles and fluorescent colours.
- Bright, opaque white even on red, orange and dark blue.
- From a single piece, with no minimum order value and washable at 30 degrees according to the product information.
Printing jerseys
Strongly dyed polyester is the classic case for Blockout. A special adhesive holds back the textile dye, and names and numbers stay clean.
Printing performance shirts
Running shirts made of performance fabric tend to bleed when pressed. The Blockout adhesive reduces this risk significantly, but you should still test your shirt first.
Printing softshell jackets
The back offers plenty of space for company and club logos. Make sure you choose a smooth area without seams and pockets.
Printing sports trousers
Training trousers and shorts in strong colours. Even small numbers and names stay legible throughout the season.
Printing sports bags
Robust polyester fabric, large print area. Team name and logo sit precisely and withstand everyday use.
Printing backpacks
Backpacks made of polyester fabric, as long as the material is not coated. The print lies flat and does not wear off from rubbing against your back.
Printing hi-vis vests
Fluorescent colours bleed particularly heavily. The Blockout adhesive keeps orange and yellow out of the design much better. Dye migration can never be ruled out completely, so always test your vest first.
Printing work jackets
Workwear made of blends, often with a high polyester content. Washable at 30 degrees when turned inside out, so the jacket keeps up with everyday work.
Printing clubwear
Complete jersey sets in one go. From a single piece and significantly cheaper as soon as you order several designs together.
Printing caps
Small area, strong colour. On dark polyester, the lettering stays sharp and opaque.
Printing polo shirts
Trade fair and service clothing made of performance fabric. The logo stays clean even if the polo is strongly dyed.
Printing aprons
Bistro and bib aprons made of polyester blends, often in burgundy or black. The bib offers a smooth surface for the logo, and the Blockout adhesive holds back the textile dye.
Advice before you order
Everything you need to know about Blockout DTF transfers
Here you will find help deciding on material and format, as well as all information on print files, ordering, application and customer service.
What is Blockout DTF and why can polyester cause problems?
Blockout DTF is a DTF transfer with a special adhesive that holds back dyes from the textile. When dyed polyester textiles are pressed, dyes can be released from the material and migrate into the applied design. Particularly strong red, orange, neon and dark shades can show through light or white print areas. The Blockout adhesive reduces this dye migration.
Resublimation describes the renewed release of dyes due to heat. Dye migration is the visible migration of these dyes into the transfer. The result can be visible immediately or only after complete cooling.
When do you use Standard DTF and when Blockout?
What matters is not only the polyester content but also the risk of dye migration. The overview shows you when Standard DTF is sufficient and when Blockout, with its special adhesive, is the better choice.
| Textile or order | Suitable transfer type | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton and cotton blends with at least 70 per cent cotton | Standard DTF | The economical choice for textiles not at risk of migration. |
| 100 per cent polyester or blends with at least 40 per cent polyester | Blockout DTF | Test beforehand, especially with strong colours and light areas of the design. |
| Jerseys, performance shirts, softshell and dyed sportswear | Consider Blockout DTF | Material, batch, dyeing and heat resistance affect the result. |
| Impregnated, water-repellent or silicone-coated textiles | Not suitable | The coating can prevent adhesion. Blockout does not solve this problem. |
| Many Blockout designs of the same size with fast processing | CUT Blockout DTF | The designs are pre-cut and need a correctly set up CutContour. |
Which format is suitable for what?
Choose the area according to design size and run. A4 and A3 are suitable for single designs and tests. Half metres, film by the metre and CUT Blockout support recurring polyester orders and larger runs.
| Format | Suitable for | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| A4, 210 x 297 mm | Tests, one-offs and small designs | Chest logos, names and small repeat orders |
| A3, 297 x 420 mm | Larger single designs | Back numbers, club logos or several small designs |
| Half metre, 600 × 500 mm | Smaller runs and mixed sizes | Additions to jersey sets and smaller team kits |
| By the metre, 600 × 1000 mm | Runs and recurring orders | Space-saving gang sheets for many designs |
| Custom length, 600 mm wide | Large runs | Any length from 10 cm to 3 m in one piece |
| Single design, up to 600 mm wide | One design in any quantity | Club or sponsor logos in series without your own gang sheet |
| CUT Blockout DTF, 560 x 1000 mm | Pre-cut single designs | Quick removal and placement without manual cutting |
No trimming: If you order Blockout in A4 or A3, the gang sheet stays in the format supplied. So create your file with the exact final dimensions from the start, as there is no automatic size adjustment.
Setting up print files for Blockout DTF correctly
- Your Blockout gang sheet can be uploaded as a PDF or PNG and must already be set up in the final format ordered.
- For clear contours, fine details and legible fonts, we recommend a resolution of 300 dpi.
- Remove the file background completely. Otherwise, every visible or non-transparent area will be printed.
- Leave the design unmirrored. The necessary mirroring takes place automatically in our production.
- Work in the CMYK colour space and, if possible, use the ISO Coated v2 (ECI) colour profile.
- Fonts and lines need to be at least 0.4 mm thick. With finer elements, there may not be enough adhesive, so application and durability cannot be guaranteed.
- Before uploading, check the spacing between designs and look out for unwanted semi-transparent pixels or layers.
- The Blockout adhesive is applied automatically in production. You do not need to create a separate channel or an additional layer for it.
If you do not want to build the gang sheet yourself, arrange your designs in the DTF Designer instead. For additional peace of mind, you can select the Pro File Check on a Blockout product where it is available.
Colour gradients and transparency: Colour gradients within a fully visible design can be printed without any problem. Transitions that slowly become transparent or fade out completely are critical. As every existing colour value is backed with white, this transition will later not match what you see on screen.
Additionally for CUT Blockout DTF: Each design needs its own closed cut line at least 1 pt thick. Set it up as a spot colour named exactly CutContour. Keep at least 5 mm between cut lines and between the cut line and the printed design.
You will find further help in the blog posts Creating gang sheets for real Kings! and Creating a CutContour.
Standard production or Blockout Express?
With standard production, your Blockout DTF transfers are produced within 1 to 3 working days. If your customer order is particularly urgent, choose the matching Blockout Express product. If your order, payment and error-free print files have all arrived by 11:00 (German time), your express order is produced on the same working day and, with express shipping, dispatched the same day. For orders of up to 10 metres in total, files are accepted until 14:00.
If you want the parcel to arrive on the following working day if possible, also book express shipping with DHL or UPS in the basket. In our experience, this works for around 95 per cent of shipments. The delivery time itself is up to the shipping carrier and can be delayed by weekends or public holidays.
If you want to avoid shipping, you can collect your finished Blockout order from us. We will let you know as soon as everything is ready.
How to order your Blockout DTF transfers
- Choose the Blockout format you need or a Blockout Express product.
- Prepare the Blockout gang sheet in the final format or put the designs together in the DTF Designer.
- Drag one or more PDF or PNG files into the upload field. You can also select all files together. This function is known as bulk upload.
- The shop shows each uploaded gang sheet individually. There, enter how often each file should be produced and remove any files added by mistake.
- Compare the quantity tiers shown. If you would like an additional file check, activate the Pro File Check on a product where it is available.
- Move the fully configured Blockout gang sheets to the basket and check the quantity, shipping method and order total there.
- After completing your order and payment, production starts as soon as all files are complete and error-free.
Requirements for file upload: The uploader processes single-page PDF files and PNG files of up to 500 MB per file. A multi-page PDF triggers a file error. In this case, you will receive an email and can send the corrected gang sheet by email or via WeTransfer, always quoting your order number.
Applying Blockout DTF transfers correctly
Before pressing, check the care label, the coating and the heat resistance of the textile. Lay the item flat on the heat press and make sure the pressing area is even and free of seams, buttons or zips.
For our Blockout DTF transfers, the reference values are 120 to 130 degrees, a pressing time of 12 seconds and medium pressure of around 3 bar. You can peel off the carrier film hot or cold. When the press opens, count briefly to three and then peel the film off quickly and flat.
Heat presses can have different tolerances in temperature and pressure. So check the first result and let the item cool down completely before processing a full run. Check both adhesion and possible dye migration. You will find the complete and current values in our heat press settings for Blockout DTF transfers.
For care, follow the information on the respective product and on the textile. For longer durability, we recommend washing the finished textile inside out at 30 degrees.
If Blockout does not work as expected
Stop processing and send our customer service your order number, clear photos, the exact material description and the temperature, pressing time and pressure used. Our team will review the information with you, narrow down possible causes and support you with the next steps.
Production for business customers
Blockout DTF transfers for garment decorators and resellers
DTF-King produces Blockout DTF transfers for business customers who decorate polyester textiles in their own business. These include garment decorators, print shops, advertising agencies, sports outfitters, merch providers and clubs with a regular need for printed team, work or performance wear.
With Blockout DTF transfers, you can extend your range to include polyester textiles at risk of migration without setting up your own DTF print production. You order from a single piece and with no minimum order value. For larger runs, the unit price falls thanks to the tiered prices. A4 and A3 are suitable for single designs and top-ups, Blockout film by the metre for jersey sets and larger runs. CUT Blockout DTF speeds up recurring orders with pre-cut designs.
Blockout Express products are available for short-notice orders. With the Sample Pack, DTF colour chart, DTF Designer, print templates and the current heat press settings, you can check material, colour output and production workflow better before larger customer orders.