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Plain-English guides to gang sheets and DTF, custom apparel, design and AI artwork, websites and Shopify apps, from the team at Mocked Up.
Gang sheets & DTF.
What is DTF printing?
DTF (direct to film) printing puts full-colour designs onto film that you heat press onto almost any garment. Here is how it works and when it is the right choice.
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What is a gang sheet?
A gang sheet is one piece of DTF film packed with many designs, priced per sheet. Here is how they work and how to fill one well.
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Gang sheet sizes and pricing
Gang sheets are priced per sheet, not per design. Here are the sizes, the prices and how to get the lowest cost per print.
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Preparing artwork for DTF printing
Your print can only be as sharp as your file. Here is how to choose the right format, check resolution and remove backgrounds for DTF.
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Ready-to-press DTF transfers
Pre-built gang sheets give you finished DTF transfers with the designs already chosen and laid out. Just pick a size, press and wear.
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DTF vs screen printing, embroidery and vinyl
Each print method has jobs it does well. Here is how DTF, screen printing, embroidery and vinyl compare, and which one suits your order.
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How long do DTF transfers last?
A well-pressed DTF print can last for years of wear. Here is what affects durability and how to wash DTF printed garments.
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What can you print DTF on?
DTF transfers stick to a wide range of fabrics, from cotton tees to polyester sportswear and caps. Here is what works, what needs care and where DTF falls short.
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How to make a gang sheet in Canva
Canva works for laying out a gang sheet if you get the size, resolution and background right. Here is the method step by step, plus a quicker way to do it.
Read guide →Custom apparel.
How to design a custom t-shirt
A step-by-step guide to designing your own tee online, from choosing the garment to checking the live preview, so it arrives looking the way you pictured it.
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Custom team shirts and singlets
How clubs, teams and events can plan matching tees and singlets with names and numbers, without the usual last-minute chaos.
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Print size and placement guide
Common print sizes and positions for tees, hoodies and singlets, so your logo sits where it looks right.
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Starting a clothing brand in NZ
A practical plan for launching a small clothing or merch brand in New Zealand, from the first designs to your first sales.
Read guide →Design & AI.
How to brief a designer
What to tell a designer so your logo, artwork or embroidery file comes back right the first time.
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How to vectorise a logo
A vector logo stays sharp at any size and is what sign writers, embroiderers and screen printers ask for. Here is what vectorising means and when it is worth doing.
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Embroidery digitising explained
Before a logo can be stitched, it has to be rebuilt as machine instructions. This guide covers how digitising works, the file types you will see and what it costs.
Read guide →Websites & Shopify.
How much does a website cost in NZ?
Website prices in NZ vary a lot, because a website can mean anything from one page to a full online store. Here is what drives the cost, with real numbers to compare.
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Do you need a website or an online store?
There are three common types of website for a small business. Pick the one that matches what you actually need it to do, and you can always grow from there.
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How to add a gang sheet builder to Shopify
A gang sheet builder lets customers build and pay for their own DTF sheets on your store, so you get print-ready files instead of layout work. Here is how to add one.
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Shopify product customiser guide
A product customiser lets shoppers add their own text or images with a live preview, and gives you print-ready files for every order. Here is what to look for.
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