UltraColor Max™ DTF Transfers

UltraColor Max™ is the direct to film (DTF) heat transfer in the UltraColor® full color transfer line. They are a great solution for your custom apparel full color graphics when you need lower quantities. These heat transfers are digitally printed and come ready to apply.

• No minimum order!
• Low cost - as low as $0.03 per square inch
• Create a gang sheet
• Maximum size when bought by the large size gang sheet: 24" x 22"
• Matte finish - no shine and no tackiness
• Sharp edge with no outline needed
• Allows fine detail and free standing text
• Lightweight and soft hand
• Low temperature application for use on 100% polyester
• High opacity on different colors and types of apparel
• Digital CMYK color palette - prints full color
• Great durability: withstands 50+ wash/dry cycles
• Recommended Fabrics: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, triblends, Lycra/Spandex

Download UltraColor® color palette CMYK values

Use the Product Guide to compare other transfer types

View OEKO-TEX® Certification

View the UltraColor Max™ CPSIA certificate

No minimum purchase required!

As low as $0.03 per square inch when using gang sheets.

Low cost - $0.06 per square inch by the image!
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Pricing is calculated by rounding up to the nearest whole inch for total square inches. Example: 4" x 2.12" = 8.48" --- rounds up to 9" x $0.06 = $0.54

Maximum size for single images: 22" x 22"

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Order UltraColor Max™ transfers by 9 am ET and your order will ship the same business day. Single customer order limit is $1,100.00 for same day shipping. Orders, individual or combined, totaling more than $1,100.00 will require additional business days for production.

Order Volume Shipping Schedule

Same Day = $0.65 - $1,100.00

1 Additional Day = $1,100.01 - $2,500.00

2 Additional Days = $2,500.01 - $4,000.00

3 Additional Days = $4,000.01 - $5,500.00

4 Additional Days = $5,500.01 - $7,000.00

5 Additional Days = $7,000.01 - $8,500.00

6 Additional Days = $8,500.01 or more

$15
Order ships in a tube

Only order in a shipping group

Orders in group are UltraColor Max

$20
Order ships in a box and tube

Larger than 25 linear inches

Larger than 12" x 14"

Multiple orders in shipping group

Grouped with other transfer types

$15
Order ships in a box

Less than 25 linear inches

Less than 12" x 14"

Multiple orders in shipping group

Grouped with other transfer types

You can send us vector or raster artwork and we can print it as is or with adjustments. Artwork will print as it is provided. We will not edit artwork in any way unless it is requested or if the design requires artist attention. When artist help is requested or required, a digital art proof will be provided for $26. Production turnaround will begin upon proof approval.

.AI, .JPE, .JPEG, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PSD, .SVG, .TIF, and .TIFF

Adobe Illustrator^® - all versions

Adobe Acrobat^® (PDF) - all versions

Jpgs (photos) - all versions

Photoshop^® - all versions

For raster images, a minimum resolution of 150 dpi is required at the size you would like printed. For best results, we recommend a dpi of 300 or better to ensure print quality.

• Size: Maximum size is 24" x 22".
• Text: Convert all text to curves/outlines
• Colors: Full color, digitally printed in CMYK. Specify if white areas in your image print white or are show-thru (garment color). CMYK does not reproduce fluorescent or metallic colors.
• Line Thickness: minimum of .018″ for printed areas.
• Show-Thru Thickness: no limit for non-printing areas
• Special effects: Digital transfers are printed in full color and may contain special effects, fades, shadows, shading, and photographic images within the artwork. However, soft edges that fade to no ink are not able to be printed.

Pre-Production: Please check transfers carefully before heat-applying.

Set Temperature: Set the press to 290°F

Pre-Heat Garment: First, place the garment on platen, heat press for 3-5 seconds or until there is no more steam to remove wrinkles and moisture. Ensure there are no obstructions such as buttons, pockets, or seams. If there are, raise only the print area with a Print Perfect Pad.

Position & Press: Place the transfer on the garment so that the ink side is facing down. Close the heat press and apply for 12-15 seconds.

Peel Hot: Open the press and peel the carrier in a smooth, even motion.

Time: 12-15 Seconds

Temperature: 290°F

Pressure: Medium 6 (60 psi)

Peel: Hot

Note: The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.

Keep the silica gel pack stored with your unused transfers to keep moisture removed from transfers

Do not use a cover sheet

Yellowing of adhesive or waffle texture on the carrier is possible and normal; this will not affect application

"Just got my UltraColor Max DTF transfers and I'm blown away. This is a game changer, great job Transfer Express!"

Noel Luna

"Loving my first UltraColor Max job tonight!!!! Seriously presses like a dream. Colors are on point. Feels great. So much easier than cutting and weeding and layering vinyl. Don't hesitate if you are on the fence...I will for sure be ordering again."

Rachel Kerchner