or both customers and apparel decorators, Direct-to-Film (DTF) Transfers have opened the doors to new possibilities they never had before. Customers now have an easier way to get both colorful and simple logos they’ve always wanted on low-quantity orders, and apparel decorators benefit from being able to say "Yes” to every order.

The real superpower of DTF Transfers is they also provide an easier way to decorate almost any material and apply artwork to unique placement locations. All this together provides decorators with an added tool to their belt that allows them to expand their offering and bring in more income.

This is why we are so excited about our new partnership with Ninja Transfers, which gives us the ability to bring you their Ninja DTF Transfers through ssactivewear.com. We hope it helps open up more possibilities for your business, along with making your day-to-day a little easier. Let’s take a closer look at why we think it’ll do just that.

Why order DTF Transfers from S&S Activewear?

If you’ve already been ordering DTF transfers, you might be wondering, “Why should I order Ninja DTF Transfers through S&S?” Here are some exciting reasons for you to consider it:

A new way to hit your Free Shipping threshold.

You’ll be happy to find out that adding Ninja DTF Transfers to your apparel orders will now help you hit the $200 threshold for free shipping.

That means when you place orders for both apparel and DTF Transfers on the same invoice, the total cost for both will help you reach that $200 minimum. This is especially great news for those who prefer having separate invoices for each client, so we’re really excited about bringing this perk to you.

One order.

Speaking of invoices, keeping track of finances just got a little easier, now that you’ll be able to place one order that includes both your DTF transfer orders and apparel purchases for clients from one place.

Net terms for transfers are here.

You’ll also be able to order those transfers using the same net terms you already have with S&S. This will really help simplify your daily ordering process, by now being able to purchase everything on the same terms.

Because you might not be familiar with Ninja Transfers, we synced up with their Executive Vice President of Operations, Jason Haft, for a quick Q&A session to help you learn more about them and why you’ll love their product.

How did Ninja Transfers get started?  

The team at Ninja Transfers has actually been in the decorated apparel industry for over 20 years specializing in ecommerce, screen printing, embroidery, and DTG. A few years ago, they began experimenting with producing DTF Transfers and realized that the technology could revolutionize their approach to decorating, quickly surpassing DTG entirely.

“Through extensive testing of a wide combination of inks, films, powders, heating temperatures, curing times, and pressing techniques, we developed a winning formula. Initially, we used DTF for our own custom apparel orders, but we quickly realized that our controlled DTF process could greatly enable other decorators and businesses across the country.”
– Jason Haft, EVP at Ninja Transfers

Today, they’re selling Ninja DTF Transfers to everyone from large print shops looking to expand their business to small startups.‍

How big is their operation?  

Ninja Transfers’ production facilities currently span 100,000 square feet across two locations on the east and west coast. And if you’re wondering how many transfers that real estate can pump out, they’re currently printing and shipping approx. 35,000+ transfers per day.

What kind of quality should people expect from Ninja Transfers?

According to Haft, the company’s main priority is to continuously find ways of producing the best quality transfers on the market.

“When we first started out, transfer quality and durability was everything to us. We tirelessly tested every permutation of ink, film, and powder to create the best, most versatile DTF transfer that works on virtually any garment in any color.”
– Jason Haft, at Ninja Transfers

Ninja has grown rapidly and developed a great reputation for consistent quality, vibrant colors, and an easy-to-peel transfer film. Their Ninja DTF Transfers come with a 75+ wash tested durability, are known to have a very soft hand, and have shown no dye migration on 99.1% of products they’ve tested.

Any tips on ordering DTF transfers?

Order “Transfers by Size” for ease.

This option is great for those new to getting DTF transfers, or those who could use an extra hand.

“With our Transfers by Size ordering option, placing an order for DTF transfers has never been easier. All customers need to do is upload a piece of artwork, select their size, enter their desired quantity, and our team handles it from there.”
– Jason Haft, EVP at Ninja Transfers

You also have the added option of getting the artwork pre-cut to save on preparation and production time.

Order “Gang Sheets” to save money.

If you’re more savvy with building your own artwork templates or are looking to maximize your profits, gang sheets are your best bet. With this option, you can customize your transfer sheet to include various-sized artwork from different clients and squeeze in as many designs as possible to maximize the value of your transfer order.

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“Whether you build it in your own graphics program or try our easy-to-use online builder, it’s a great way to save money on any size order by doing a little extra work. We even have an auto-build feature in our builder that’s a massive time saver while still providing the same favorable gang sheet pricing.”
– Jason Haft, EVP at Ninja Transfers

Bundle up to get better pricing.

According to Haft, if you’re looking to get the best deal on DTF transfers, bundling artwork from multiple clients in one order will get you the best deal.

“If you have multiple jobs, it’s always best to bundle them together to get the best pricing. Our bulk discounts apply across every design in your cart, so even a bunch of smaller runs combined into one order will get you a better per-piece price across the board."

DTF Transfers Are Changing the Game

For both customers and apparel decorators, because you can finally customize any material and color with any design and no minimums, DTF Transfers have opened the doors to new possibilities they never had before.  It’s game-changing.

Customers now have a more affordable option to get the colorful artwork they’ve always wanted on low-quantity orders, and apparel decorators benefit from not needing to turn them down. Decorators also have more options for decorating difficult fabrics, offering more placement locations, and expanding their business to bring in additional income.

This is why we are so excited about this partnership, and we hope it helps open more possibilities for your business, along with making your day-to-day a little easier. Check out Ninja Transfers here at ssactivewear.com.

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