12x12 DTF transfers are ready-to-press designs whose longest side is 12 inches, the largest of the five sizes Marie Gems sells. One costs $4.00, five copies of the same design cost $18.00, and a 12 inch print fills a full adult tee or sweatshirt front. Five Christmas designs to press are in the shop today.
I run Marie Gems, a DTF transfer shop in Wichita, Kansas, with more than 500 orders shipped and no minimum order. I print every transfer myself, in house, on my own printer, film, ink, powder and heat press.
What are 12x12 DTF transfers?
A 12x12 DTF transfer is a direct-to-film design that arrives already printed and ready to press, in the 12 inch size, and 12x12 DTF transfers are the full-size option in my shop. You supply the blank and the heat press. In my shop, "12x12" is the name on the listing for the 12" option, and my bundle listings describe each transfer as "approximately 12 x 12 inches." My complete guide to ready-to-press DTF transfers explains the basics if DTF is new to you.
Is a 12x12 transfer really 12 by 12 inches?
Not always, because the 12 inch size is the longest side of the design and the artwork keeps its own proportions. My DTF transfer size guide says the listed size is the maximum design dimension, so a 12-inch transfer is not necessarily a 12-by-12-inch square, and two designs ordered at the same size can end up with different final widths and heights. A round wreath and a tall tree can both be sold as 12 inch transfers and still measure differently.
How much do 12x12 DTF transfers cost?
One 12 inch DTF transfer costs $4.00 at Marie Gems, and the price per transfer falls as the pack grows: $3.60 each in a 5-pack of the same design, $3.40 each in a 10-pack and $3.20 each in a 20-pack. Every single-design transfer in my shop follows this ladder, whichever design you pick.
| 12" quantity, same design | Price | Per transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 5 | $18.00 | $3.60 |
| 10 | $34.00 | $3.40 |
| 20 | $64.00 | $3.20 |
A pack of the same design is different from a curated bundle, which holds several different designs. The Christmas Volume 2 5-Pack holds five different 12x12 designs for $18, and a few bundles hold fewer, such as the Halloween Volume 17 4-Pack at $15.00, so check the pack count in the bundle title. My DTF prints guide has the full price table for all five sizes.
What does a 12x12 DTF transfer fit on?
A 12 inch transfer fills a full adult tee or sweatshirt front, according to my Christmas listings, and my size guide calls 12" the full-size option for larger adult shirt and apparel designs. If you want a smaller adult front, my size guide lists 10" as the popular choice, at $3.50 for one. For the press itself, my post on choosing a heat press for DTF transfers shows that a 15x15 platen leaves 1.5 inches on each side of a square 12 inch design, and that a 12x10 platen does not fit it.
Which Christmas designs come in 12x12?
Each of these five Christmas singles is available at 12" for $4.00. I picked five that suit different people on a holiday list: grandmothers, pet owners and anyone who likes a pun.
- Nana's Christmas Garden: a cardinal and red poinsettias around the words "Nana's Christmas Garden," with gardening gloves and a watering can. Made for grandmothers who love gardening and hosting the holidays.
- Nana's Christmas Kitchen: a pink poinsettia wreath around "Nana's Christmas Kitchen." Made for grandmothers who host the holidays from their kitchen.
- Grandma's Little Elves: red and green lettering with elf hats and holly, celebrating grandchildren as "Grandma's Little Elves."
- The Whole Fur Family: a dog, a cat and a bird in Santa hats over a banner that reads "The Whole Fur-Family," for pet owners.
- Oh Deer, It's Christmas: a Christmas tree built from ornaments, with a reindeer pun in script underneath.
The Christmas DTF Transfers collection holds 75 products in all.
Is a 12x12 5-pack cheaper than five singles?
Yes. The Christmas Volume 2 5-Pack costs $18 for five different designs, while the same five as separate 12 inch singles would cost $20, so the bundle saves $2. The listing names Tis the Season Pink Christmas, Oh Christmas Tree Coquette Bow, Merry and Bright and Candy Cane Christmas Bow among its five designs. It contains five physical transfers only, and the listing says shirts, garments and digital files are not included.
How much do 12x12 transfers cost for a family?
Six family shirts with the same 12 inch design cost $22.00: one 5-pack at $18.00 plus one single at $4.00. That is $2.00 less than six singles at $4.00 each, which would be $24.00. You do not build a gang sheet for any of this, and my post on DTF gang sheets vs. individual transfers explains how individual transfers differ from a gang sheet.
How do I press a 12x12 DTF transfer?
Press it at 320°F for 15 seconds with firm, even pressure, then cold peel the film once it has cooled. That is the starting application I recommend for every Marie Gems transfer, and my DTF pressing guide has the settings on one page. Results vary with your press, your blank and your pressure. Wait 24 hours before the first wash, then wash the shirt inside out on a cold, gentle cycle. For step-by-step instructions, see my post on how to apply a DTF transfer at home.
Ready to pick? Browse the Christmas DTF Transfers or the DTF Transfers collection, or upload your own artwork for a custom transfer priced by size from $2.00.