DTF transfers at Marie Gems cost $2.00 to $4.00 each depending on size, and the price per transfer drops when you buy a 5-pack, 10-pack or 20-pack. A single 4" transfer is $2.00, a single 12" transfer is $4.00, and a 20-pack of 12" transfers is $64.00, or $3.20 each. Here are the real numbers from my shop, side by side.
I run Marie Gems, a DTF transfer shop in Wichita, Kansas. I sell individual ready-to-press transfers in 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" sizes, in packs of 1, 5, 10 or 20, plus curated 5-pack bundles. There is no gang sheet to build and no minimum order. I updated this post on October 28, 2026, and every price below comes from the live listings on that date.
What do DTF transfers cost by size and quantity?
Every ready-made design uses the same price ladder, and so does a custom upload. Pick your size down the side and your quantity across the top.
| Size | 1 transfer | 5 transfers | 10 transfers | 20 transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | $2.00 | $9.00 | $17.00 | $32.00 |
| 6" | $2.50 | $11.25 | $21.25 | $40.00 |
| 8" | $3.00 | $13.50 | $25.50 | $48.00 |
| 10" | $3.50 | $15.75 | $29.75 | $56.00 |
| 12" | $4.00 | $18.00 | $34.00 | $64.00 |
The bigger packs follow one simple pattern at every size: a 5-pack is 10% off the single price, a 10-pack is 15% off and a 20-pack is 20% off. At 20 transfers that works out to $1.60 each at 4", $2.00 at 6", $2.40 at 8", $2.80 at 10" and $3.20 at 12".
Price per transfer at the two sizes people ask about most
| How you buy | 4" transfers | 12" transfers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single (1) | $2.00 each | $4.00 each | One shirt, or testing a design |
| 5-pack, same design | $9.00 ($1.80 each) | $18.00 ($3.60 each) | A small family or friend group matching |
| 10-pack, same design | $17.00 ($1.70 each) | $34.00 ($3.40 each) | A team, a class or a small batch to sell |
| 20-pack, same design | $32.00 ($1.60 each) | $64.00 ($3.20 each) | A whole class, event or bigger resale run |
| 5-pack bundle, 5 different designs | n/a | $18.00 ($3.60 each) | Variety without picking five singles one by one |
What do 12x12 DTF transfers cost?
A 12" transfer is $4.00 for one, $18.00 for five, $34.00 for ten and $64.00 for twenty. It is the full-size option, and the one the 5-pack bundles use. My size guide says the size you choose is the maximum design dimension, so a 12" transfer is not always a perfect 12-by-12-inch square. Check the size on the listing before you order a design that is much wider than it is tall.
What is a DTF bundle pack and what does it cost?
A bundle is five different 12x12 transfers that already go together, for $18.00. If you bought those five as separate 12" singles at $4.00 each, you would pay $20.00, so the bundle saves you $2.00. It also saves you the time of picking five designs that match. The Teacher Appreciation 5-Pack is one example, and my DTF transfer bundles collection has more than 100 themed bundles, from book lovers to Halloween pets to spooky teachers and nurses.
Bundles are also my answer to what gang sheets do well: several designs at once. The difference is that bundle transfers arrive already separated, with no layout and no cutting. If you want the full breakdown, I wrote about DTF gang sheets vs. individual transfers.
When is a single transfer the right call?
When you are making one shirt. A birthday shirt for your dad, a spirit day shirt for your kid, a design you want to try before you commit. At $2.00 for a 4" or $4.00 for a 12", there is no reason to buy more than you need just to meet a minimum, because there is not one.
When does a 20-pack make more sense?
When you need a lot of the same design. A class set, a family reunion, a church event, or a side hustle where one design keeps selling. At 12", buying 20 brings the price from $4.00 down to $3.20 per transfer. At 4", it goes from $2.00 to $1.60. If you know you will use them, the bigger pack is the better deal.
What does a real order cost?
- One adult shirt front: one 10" transfer is $3.50.
- A matching family set of 5: five 10" transfers are $15.75.
- A class of 20 youth shirts: twenty 8" transfers are $48.00.
- A team of 20 in a full-size design: twenty 12" transfers are $64.00.
These prices cover the transfers only. You supply the blank shirt and a heat press.
Is a custom design more expensive?
No. A custom transfer from your own artwork uses the same size and quantity prices as a ready-made one. You can upload your own design and pay the same ladder shown above. Custom orders cannot be returned, so check your file first.
Is it cheaper to print your own DTF transfers?
Only if you are printing a lot. I keep a DTF printing must-haves list on Amazon, and here is roughly what the core setup on it costs as I write this:
- A3 DTF printer: $1,799.00
- DTF curing oven: $359.99
- DTF ink and powder combo kit: $109.99
- Extra DTF powder: $35.99
That is more than $2,300 before you buy a single sheet of film, a blank shirt or a heat press. At $2.00 for a 4" transfer, that same money buys more than 1,100 ready-to-press transfers. If you are pressing shirts for your family, your class or a small side hustle, ready-to-press is almost always the smarter math. If you are running a full print business, the printer might be worth it, and the list is a good place to start. (Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Amazon prices change, so check the current price.)
Which size should I price out?
Size changes the price, so figure out your size first. From my size guide: 10" is the popular pick for adult shirt fronts, 12" is the full-size option for larger adult shirts, 6" and 8" work for youth apparel, and 4" is for chest placements and small graphics.
Is the cheapest option always the best one?
Not always. When I read what people say about DTF suppliers, the complaints are pretty consistent: transfers that did not match what they ordered, a hard time getting in touch with a real person, and messages that never got answered. Price almost never comes up as the biggest problem. Reliability does.
That is the part I care about most. Marie Gems has shipped more than 500 orders from Wichita, and when you message the shop, a real person reads it. If you have a sizing question before you order, or something looks off after your first press, reach out before you press the rest. Local to Wichita? See DTF transfers in Wichita, KS.
Frequently asked questions
How much do DTF transfers cost?
At Marie Gems, a single DTF transfer is $2.00 at 4", $2.50 at 6", $3.00 at 8", $3.50 at 10" and $4.00 at 12". Packs of 5, 10 and 20 cost less per transfer.
What is the cheapest way to buy DTF transfers?
The lowest price per transfer is a 20-pack of one design in the smallest size you need. A 20-pack is 20% off the single price at every size, down to $1.60 each at 4".
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can order one transfer.
Do you sell gang sheets?
No. Marie Gems sells individual ready-to-press transfers, curated 5-pack bundles and custom individual transfers, so there is nothing to cut apart.
Do custom DTF transfers cost more?
No. A custom transfer uses the same price by size and quantity as a ready-made one. Custom orders cannot be returned.
What does a 12x12 DTF transfer cost?
One 12" transfer is $4.00. Five are $18.00, ten are $34.00 and twenty are $64.00.
The quick answer
- One shirt: buy a single transfer.
- Lots of the same design: buy the 10-pack or 20-pack.
- Several designs that go together: buy a 5-pack bundle.
- Your own artwork: upload it on the custom upload page at the same price.