Glow in the Dark DTF Transfers
Glow in the dark DTF transfers look like a normal print in daylight and light up after dark. They're perfect for Halloween, night runs, concerts and festivals, kids' shirts, and any design with a hidden surprise.
- Minimum order
- None
- Turnaround
- 3 to 5 business days
- Printed
- In-house, LA
- How to order
- Contact form
What are glow in the dark DTF transfers?
A glow in the dark DTF transfer is a DTF print with a glow finish. It soaks up light during the day or under a lamp, then glows in low light and darkness. It presses on with a heat press like our standard transfers.
How to order glow in the dark DTF transfers
- Send us your design through our contact form, along with the sizes and quantities you need.
- We'll confirm the details and let you know how your design will look in glow in the dark.
- We print it in-house in Los Angeles. Glow in the dark DTF orders take 3 to 5 business days.
Glow in the dark DTF is its own order. It can't share a gang sheet with standard DTF designs. For standard transfers, use our gang sheet builder or order by size.
Best designs for glow in the dark DTF
- Bold graphics and outlines. Big shapes make the glow easy to see.
- Skeletons, stars, and night themes. Designs that are made to be seen in the dark.
- Text and numbers for event shirts and night runs.
- Keep lines thick. Very thin lines and tiny text can lose definition. Bold, thick lines give the best result.
Popular uses
- Halloween shirts and costumes
- Night runs and glow events
- Concert, rave, and festival merch
- Kids' shirts and pajamas
- Camp and team shirts
What garments work with glow in the dark DTF?
Glow in the dark DTF presses onto cotton, polyester, blends, and fleece, on light or dark garments.
How to press glow in the dark DTF transfers
Glow in the dark DTF presses with the same settings as all of our transfers.
- Temperature
- 300°F
- Press time
- 10 sec
- Pressure
- High
- Peel
- Hot, instant
- Pre-press the garment for 5 seconds to remove moisture and wrinkles.
- Place the transfer and press at 300°F with high pressure for 10 seconds.
- Peel the film right away in one smooth, low-angle pull.
- Post-press for 5 seconds through parchment paper or a Teflon sheet.
Full steps and troubleshooting are on our DTF heat press settings page.
Care instructions
- Wait at least 24 hours after pressing before the first wash.
- Turn the garment inside out.
- Machine wash cold or warm with mild detergent. No bleach.
- Tumble dry low or hang dry.
- Never iron directly on the print.
FAQ
How do glow in the dark DTF transfers work?
The print absorbs light, from the sun or a lamp, and then glows when the lights go down. Charge it under light for the brightest glow.
Is glow in the dark DTF hot peel or cold peel?
Hot peel. Press at 300°F with high pressure for 10 seconds and peel right away.
How long do glow in the dark DTF orders take?
3 to 5 business days.
Can I put glow in the dark DTF and standard designs on one gang sheet?
No. Glow in the dark DTF is printed as its own order. Order standard designs separately through the gang sheet builder.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimums. Order as few or as many as you need.
Can I pick up my order locally?
Yes. Pick up at 9736 Variel Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311, Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM.
Light up the night
Send us your design and we'll print it in glow in the dark, in-house in Los Angeles.