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Transfer Pricing Houston

Houston transfer pricing is simple when you pick the correct model first: DTF gang sheets are space-priced, while screen print transfers are quantity-plus-setup priced.

DTF gang sheet cost drops as sheet length grows and nesting improves. Screen print gets stronger per-unit economics as setup cost is spread over volume.

If timing is urgent, pair this pricing model with DTF same-day windows before checkout.

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Transfer Pricing Houston: DTF Gang Sheets + Screen Print Transfers

Houston turnaround pressure is real. Pricing only feels complicated when teams are mixing pricing models without a clear decision path.

DTF gang sheets are space-priced. Screen print transfers are quantity-plus-setup priced. Choose the right model first, then optimize cost inside that model.

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Houston Pricing Cheat Sheet

What you are makingBest pricing modelWhy it wins
Full-color mixed designs and sizesDTF gang sheet (sq-inch pricing)Cost drops when sheet packing is efficient.
Repeat 1-3 color bulk runsScreen print transfers (sheet + setup)Setup spread lowers unit cost at volume.
Hard-goods decorationUV peel-and-stickNo heat press and purpose-built hard-surface workflow.

DTF Gang Sheet Pricing (Houston)

50% Beta Discount Applied

DTF gang sheets use a 22-inch roll width. Price follows square inches and tiered rate by total sheet length.

As sheet length increases, per-square-inch rate drops according to configured pricing tiers.

All DTF gang sheet pricing below reflects the current 50% beta discount. Original rates shown for reference.

Total sheet lengthPrice per sq inExample price (22" x length)
0-11"$0.030$0.06022" x 11" = $7.26
12-23"$0.0275$0.05522" x 20" = $12.10
24-35"$0.025$0.05022" x 30" = $16.50
36-71"$0.020$0.04022" x 50" = $22.00
72-119"$0.019$0.03822" x 100" = $41.80
120-199"$0.018$0.03622" x 150" = $59.40
200-299"$0.017$0.03422" x 250" = $93.50
300-499"$0.016$0.03222" x 400" = $140.80
500-749"$0.015$0.03022" x 600" = $198.00
750-999"$0.014$0.02822" x 900" = $277.20
1000-1499"$0.013$0.02622" x 1200" = $343.20
1500-1999"$0.012$0.02422" x 1750" = $462.00
2000"+$0.010$0.02022" x 2500" = $550.00

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How Shops Lower DTF Cost Per Print

scattered layout58% efficient
  • Combine jobs into one sheet to unlock lower length-tier pricing.
  • Use whitespace trimming and nesting to reduce paid empty area.
  • Use autofill space when available to improve value without adding billable length.
  • Download proofs before checkout to avoid costly reprints and delay.

Want pre-cut transfers? Cut-Up Service adds $0.20 per print to have gang sheets pre-cut into individual press-ready transfers.

Screen Print Transfer Pricing (Houston)

Standard screen print transfer sheet: 13" x 14.5".

Pricing is per sheet plus setup, with setup waived at higher volume tiers.

Quantity (sheets)Price per sheetSetup fee
1-11$5.00$75
12-23$4.50$75
24-47$4.00$75
48-71$3.50$75
72-99$3.00$75
100-143$2.50WAIVED
144-251$2.25WAIVED
252-359$2.00WAIVED
360-499$1.50WAIVED
500+$1.00WAIVED
  • Setup fee baseline: $75 per line item.
  • Custom PMS code mixing: $25 per line item.
  • Standard turnaround: up to 2 business days.

The Setup Fee Trap

Example A: 72 Sheets

72 x $3.00 = $216, plus $75 setup = $291 total

Effective $4.04 per sheet

Example B: 100 Sheets

100 x $2.50 = $250 total, setup waived

Effective $2.50 per sheet

Not sure which is cheaper for your job? Compare DTF vs plastisol.

Houston Pickup, Courier, And Shipping

  • Same-day pickup (DTF only): order by 2:00 PM CT, Monday-Saturday.
  • Same-day courier (DTF only): order by 3:00 PM CT, Monday-Saturday for eligible ZIP codes.
  • Pickup lockers support after-hours retrieval after ready status.
  • Shipping checkout supports live carrier rates and flat-rate options based on destination and service level.

File And Artwork Notes

  • Use 300 DPI+ artwork for cleaner print output.
  • Preferred: transparent PNG, PDF, or SVG.
  • Minimum line thickness target: 1 pt for better survivability in production.
  • Artwork issues can erase pricing gains through reprint or delay risk.

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Houston Pricing Cheat Sheet

Choose model by job type first, then optimize cost inside that model.

Mixed full-color designs and sizes

Best pricing modelDTF gang sheet (sq-inch model)
Why it winsStrong value when sheet packing and nesting are efficient.
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Repeat 1-3 color bulk runs

Best pricing modelScreen print transfers (sheet + setup)
Why it winsUnit economics improve hard as setup cost spreads across volume.
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Hard-goods decoration

Best pricing modelUV peel-and-stick
Why it winsPurpose-built for hard smooth surfaces without heat press workflow.
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Best For

  • Shops comparing DTF gang sheet economics to screen print setup economics.
  • Teams placing mixed job batches that need tight margin control.
  • Houston decorators aligning price with speed expectations before checkout.

Not Ideal For

  • Requests that need exact final totals without design dimensions or quantity context.
  • Users expecting one universal pricing formula across all transfer workflows.

Houston Operations Notes

  • ✓DTF same-day pickup at 2:00 PM CT and courier at 3:00 PM CT can change handling path and total landed cost.
  • ✓DTF same-day pickup is free on qualifying orders $35+, with sub-threshold fee behavior in checkout.
  • ✓Screen print setup fee behavior changes at higher quantity tiers and can materially change effective unit cost.
  • ✓Mixed carts and manual artwork review can shift turnaround and should be paired with pricing assumptions.
  • ✓Always pair this page with turnaround and file-requirements pages before committing customer deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is usually the cheapest way to order DTF in Houston?
For multi-design or multi-size jobs, gang sheets usually win because pricing follows used space, not per-design billing.
Is screen print cheaper than DTF?
It can be for repeat 1-3 color bulk runs, especially when setup is spread across higher quantities.
Do you offer same-day pickup in Houston?
Yes for DTF workflows under cutoff rules. Same-day handling is not a universal path across all transfer methods.
Can I get same-day delivery in Houston?
Yes for eligible DTF courier ZIP zones when shown in checkout and placed before cutoff.
Is the screen print setup fee waived at higher volume?
Yes, the published tier model waives setup at higher sheet quantities in the standard table.

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