Gang Sheet vs. Individual Transfers – Size & Format Chooser
Gang Sheets vs. Individual DTF Transfers: Which Is Right for You?
Two great options, different use cases. Use the quick guide below to pick the format that matches your order, your designs, and your press workflow—then size your gang sheet if that's the way to go.
Quick Chooser: Gang Sheet or Individual Transfer?
| Factor | Gang Sheet | Individual Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Order quantity | Best when you need multiple copies of one or more designs (typically 6+ prints) | Best for 1–5 prints, samples, or one-off fulfillment |
| Mixed designs | Ideal—pack several different designs onto one sheet to minimize waste | Convenient when each order needs a single, ready-to-press transfer |
| Film utilization | Higher efficiency—you control placement and fill the sheet | Each transfer is sized to the design; some unused film is expected |
| Press workflow | Requires cutting between designs before pressing; adds a step | Cut, press, done |
| Cost per print | Lower cost per print as the sheet fills up | Predictable unit price; easier to quote per piece |
| Reorder / stock | Great for stocking a design you press repeatedly | Better when ordering singles or when runs are unpredictable |
| Best for | Bulk runs, production shops, mixed-design batches, inventory stocking | Retail fulfillment, sampling, low-volume or on-demand orders |
Choosing a Gang Sheet Size
All gang sheets are 13" wide; you choose the length in 10" increments based on how many designs you need and how large each one is. Longer sheets hold more—but the right length depends on your specific artwork dimensions.
| Sheet Size | Good Fit For | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 13" × 10" | Small batches; ~6-12 pocket sized logos or a couple of small designs | Testing a new design or topping off an order |
| 13" × 20" | Small-to-mid runs; ~15-24 pocket sized prints or a mix of small designs | A short run of 4–6 pieces with one or two designs |
| 13" × 30" | Mid-size runs; a mix of chest prints (~24-36) and/or smaller accent graphics (~2 full sized) | An 8–10 piece run with two or three designs |
| 13" × 40" | Larger batches; full-back prints, oversized designs, or several small graphics | A production run of 12–15 garments |
| 13" × 50" and longer | High-volume production; multiple design variants stacked efficiently | Stocking 20+ prints across several colorways or SKUs |
Tip: Before building your sheet, measure your largest design. Add a small gap (roughly ¼"–½") between each graphic so they're easy to cut apart cleanly, and pick the shortest length in 10" increments that comfortably fits your layout.
When Individual Transfers Fit Better
- You're fulfilling one-off or on-demand orders and don't want to fill a full sheet.
- Your designs change frequently, making it impractical to batch print.
- You want a simple per-piece price for quoting customers.
- You're sampling a new design before committing to a larger run.
Ready to Order?
Choose the option that fits your workflow:
- Build Custom DTF Gang Sheets — Upload your artwork, arrange your designs, and select your sheet size.
- Easy Order – DTF Transfers — Order individual, ready-to-press transfers by size and quantity.
Questions? Contact us and we'll help you pick the right format for your job.
Let customers speak for us
from 90 reviewsI was VERY pleased with my DTF prints! It was surprisingly QUICK! And they were very vibrant. KM Customs will be my go-to DTF printing place now!!
Sent the order at 7:12 pm on Fri night and prints were ready by 1:00 pm Sat!
Super quick and everything is perfect
Great quality, the designer portal is amazing, and it shipped really fast. I oredered UV DTF Transfer sheets, and will definitely keep ordering from here. Highly recommend.
I love the brightness of the designs. Especially the waterproofing. My clients love them as well.
Need a rush order and she took care of me & expedite shipping for me! I was able to meet my clients deadline thanks to KM.
Absolutely Fantastic. I was in a bind as I had sent in wrong files to be printed originally. Once I realized MY mistake, I resubmitted files early the next morning, selected Rush Processing, and KM Customs had the new prints ready for me by that afternoon for pickup. KM Customs really saved my bacon that day.
KM Customs is my preferred printer for DTF prints. Bright colors and fast turn around. They caught an error I had made and was able to make corrections before sending the prints to the printer.
Awesome as ever. Fast printing. Clear instructions on how to heat press the prints. I have had zero errors.
Boom shaka good!??
As always, a wonderful product. Always on time and very fast definite recommend
Always great
Once I figured out what I was doing it was great. If I can make a recommendation for sizing could you add infants for sizing. I am being told my designs might be to big...I will be using it again. The company was very helpful and responded to questions quickly.
Always 🔥🔥🔥
She is ALWAYS on point, fast shipping, and the color is always beautiful!!