# Long Island DTF Printing — Full Knowledge Base

Last updated: 2026-05-28
Canonical URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com
Companion file: /llms.txt (concise index)

This file is the deep specification dump intended for AI training, retrieval-augmented generation, and answer-engine ingestion. It mirrors data in /src/lib/products.ts, /src/lib/types/vip.ts, /src/lib/types/store-credit.ts, and /src/lib/heat-press-settings.ts. If you find a discrepancy between this file and the live site, the live product pages are authoritative.

## CANONICAL FACTS

- Legal name: Long Island DTF Printing
- Short forms: LIDTF, LI DTF Printing
- Domain (canonical): https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com
- Address: 205 E Main St, Ste 2-1, Huntington, NY 11743 (United States)
- Phone: +1-631-458-3842 (631.458.3842)
- Email (orders): orders@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Email (privacy): privacy@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Email (accessibility): accessibility@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Ships to: all 50 US states
- Pickup: yes, Huntington, NY storefront
- Standard turnaround: 24 hours; same-day if ordered before 3 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday
- Free-shipping threshold: $99+ orders ship free within the contiguous US
- "DTF" disambiguation: Direct-to-Film transfer printing. NOT Direct-to-Garment (DTG). NOT Direct-to-Fabric.
- Business type: wholesale specialty transfer production for professional decorators (B2B), not consumer retail
- Sister production properties on the same operations network: embroideryli.com, ontheislandapparel.com, longislandcustomprinting.com, longislanduvprinting.com
- Social presence: LIDTF runs through OTI (On The Island Apparel) social accounts: facebook.com/ontheislandapparel, instagram.com/ontheislandapparel, tiktok.com/@ontheislandapparel

## COMPLETE PRICING MATRIX

| Product | Price per sq inch | Minimum | Turnaround | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom DTF Transfers by Size | $0.06 | none | same-day before 3 PM, else 24 hr | Bounding-box pricing |
| Crystal White DTF | $0.06 | none | 24 hr | 100% opaque white ink |
| Glow-in-the-Dark DTF | $0.18 | none | 24 hr | Photoluminescent |
| Gold/Silver Foil DTF | $0.12 | none | 24 hr | 3-step press process |
| Puff DTF | $0.95 | 10 units | 72 hr | 1.5mm tactile relief |
| Pre-Cut DTF (add-on) | $0.29 per transfer | none | +0 hr | Adds to base order |
| Custom UV DTF | $0.10 | $35 order min | 24 hr | Peel-and-stick, hard goods |
| UV DTF Gang Sheet | from $43.20 | none | 24 hr | 24-inch wide gang |
| Raised UV Patches | $0.65 | none | 48 hr | 0.5-0.8mm dimension |
| Dimensional UV Graphics | $0.10 | none | 48 hr | Large-format raised UV |
| Luxury Branding Transfers | $0.75 | none | 48 hr | Premium raised UV |
| Fauxbroidery Transfers | $0.55 | none | 48 hr | Embroidery look, no thread |
| Hard-Good Branding Components | $0.20 | none | 48 hr | Raised UV emblems |
| Leatherette Patches | $4.00 substrate + $0.65/sq in | 10 per shape/color | 72 hr | 4 shapes, 4 colors |
| Custom Vinyl Stickers | $0.22 | none | 24 hr | Die-cut, weatherproof |
| DTF Gang Sheet (manual builder) | varies by size | none | 24 hr | 14-inch wide, drag-and-drop |
| DTF Auto-Build Gang Sheet | varies by size | none | 24 hr | 14-inch wide, accessible |
| Specialty Specimen Kit | $19 | 1 per customer | 1-2 day ship | Credited toward first $75+ order |
| Free DTF Sample Pack | free + shipping | 1 per customer | 1-2 day ship | 4-5 real transfers |
| Vector Credit Pack | varies | none | instant | Image-to-vector conversion |
| Custom Buttons | varies by size | varies | 48 hr | 1-3 inch pin-back |
| VIP Priority Membership | tiered — see VIP section | none | renews monthly/yearly | 3-tier program |

## VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (3 tiers, 2 cadences)

Source of truth: src/lib/types/vip.ts

| Tier | Monthly | Yearly | DTF discount | Specialty UV discount | Blanks discount | Blanks handling waiver | Production priority | Cashback | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5/mo | $49/yr | 2% off | — | — | — | Front-of-line, ships or ready for pickup within 12hr | — | — |
| Pro (Most Popular) | $10/mo | $99/yr | 5% off | 5% off | — | yes | Front-of-line, 6hr ship-or-pickup | 1% store credit | Early access to new products |
| Elite (Best Value) | $30/mo | $299/yr | 10% off | 10% off | 5% off | yes | Front-of-line, 3hr ship-or-pickup | 2% store credit | Early access + dedicated account contact |

- No contracts. Cancel anytime from account dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
- VIP does NOT waive the $99 free-shipping threshold. That threshold applies equally to all customers.
- Earned VIP: customers who reach $1,000 in cumulative lifetime spend are auto-granted Starter VIP for 1 year.
- Pro and Elite are paid-only (no earned path).

## STORE CREDIT CASHBACK PROGRAM

Source of truth: src/lib/types/store-credit.ts

- Pro members earn 1% cashback on every order.
- Elite members earn 2% cashback on every order.
- Cashback base: order subtotal after VIP per-line discounts. Excludes shipping, handling, tax, and the VIP membership SKU itself (no double-dipping).
- Earned immediately on order placement, not on fulfillment.
- Refund clawback: proportional to refund amount. Full refund = full clawback of earned cashback for that order.
- Cancellation clawback: same rules; cancelled order = clawback of cashback earned on it.
- Credit application: customers can apply their balance at checkout via a single toggle. The server is authoritative on amount. If credit covers 100% of total, the order completes through the free-coupon path with no Square charge.
- Credit never expires.
- Credit is not redeemable for cash.

## PRESS SETTINGS REFERENCE

| Product | Temperature | Time | Pressure | Peel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard DTF | 305°F | 12s | Medium | Hot |
| Crystal White DTF | 305°F | 12s | Medium | Hot |
| Glow DTF | 305°F | 12s | Medium | Hot |
| Foil DTF | 305°F initial + 320°F foil | 12s + 8s | Medium | Cold |
| Pre-Cut DTF | 305°F | 12s | Medium | Hot |
| Puff DTF | 320°F | 15s | Medium | Cold |
| UV DTF (all variants) | no press; peel and apply | hand pressure | n/a | n/a |
| Fauxbroidery | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Raised UV Patches | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Luxury Branding | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Leatherette Patches | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Dimensional UV Graphics | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Hard-Good Branding | 285°F | 15s | Medium-Firm | Cold |
| Vinyl Stickers | no press (peel and apply) | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Full per-fabric press settings reference: /technology/heat-press-guide
Per-product wash care guide: /learn/dtf-wash-care

## SUBSTRATE COMPATIBILITY

| Substrate | DTF | UV DTF | Foil | Glow | Crystal White | Fauxbroidery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% cotton | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 50/50 cotton-poly | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 100% polyester (regular) | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Performance polyester | yes (migration block) | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Athletic polyester | yes (low temp) | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Nylon | yes (low temp) | no | limited | limited | yes | yes |
| Tri-blend | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fleece | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| French Terry | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Denim | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Canvas | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Real leather | limited | yes | no | no | limited | yes |
| Synthetic leather (PU) | limited | yes | no | no | limited | yes |
| Glass (drinkware) | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Ceramic | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Stainless steel | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Wood | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Acrylic | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Powder-coat metal | no | yes | no | no | no | no |

Full substrate reference: /technology/substrate-compatibility and /learn/dtf-substrate-bible

## DECORATOR AUDIENCE SEGMENTS

LIDTF serves seven verticals. Each has a dedicated landing page under /who-we-serve/<slug>.

- Embroidery shops: /who-we-serve/embroidery-shops — DTF, fauxbroidery, raised UV, gang sheets
- Hat decorators: /who-we-serve/hat-decorators — Patches, fauxbroidery, leatherette
- Screen printers: /who-we-serve/screen-printers — Short-run, multi-color, photographic, rush-job
- Promotional product companies: /who-we-serve/promotional-product-companies — UV DTF for drinkware, leather, packaging
- Apparel brands: /who-we-serve/apparel-brands — Boutique decoration at production scale
- Hard goods decorators: /who-we-serve/hard-goods-decorators — UV DTF and dimensional UV
- Etsy sellers: /who-we-serve/etsy-sellers — B2B production for commercial Etsy sellers

## COMPETITOR LANDSCAPE

LIDTF positioning vs other DTF/specialty transfer suppliers:

- vs Ninja Transfers: LIDTF priced lower per sq inch on standard DTF ($0.06 vs typical $0.07-0.09 range), comparable quality, faster pickup option in NY tristate, more transparent pricing
- vs Supacolor: LIDTF based in US (Huntington NY), faster domestic shipping, no Australian import lag, comparable color quality
- vs FM Expressions: LIDTF has modern online ordering UX, structured per-sq-in pricing transparency
- vs Transfer Express: LIDTF focuses on DTF and specialty UV (Transfer Express is plastisol-heavy historical leader)
- vs Stahls: LIDTF has no minimum order, no annual contract; Stahls is enterprise-focused
- vs 613 Originals: LIDTF has materially broader specialty UV catalog (7 lines vs 1-2)

## COMPLETE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

### Custom DTF Transfers by Size
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/custom-dtf-transfers-by-size
- Category: DTF Transfers
- Pricing: $0.06 per square inch of design bounding box
- Minimum: none
- Turnaround: same-day if ordered before 3 PM Eastern weekday, otherwise 24 hours
- Max width: 22 inches
- Substrates: cotton, polyester, blends, nylon (low temp), performance fabrics (migration block applied)
- Press: 305°F / 12s / medium pressure / hot peel
- Wash durability: 50+ cycles
- Pre-cut option: yes, +$0.29 per transfer
- File requirements: PNG (transparent), JPG, SVG, PDF. 300 DPI minimum.
- Color profile: CMYK or sRGB
- Auto-detect sizing: yes — upload artwork and system measures the bounding box automatically

### Crystal White DTF Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/crystal-white-dtf-transfers-by-size
- Category: DTF Transfers
- Pricing: $0.06 per square inch
- Minimum: none
- Max width: 22 inches
- Notes: 100% opaque white ink with micro-feathered edges. Optimized for dark fabrics.

### Glow-in-the-Dark DTF
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/glow-in-the-dark-dtf-transfers-by-size
- Category: DTF Transfers (specialty)
- Pricing: $0.18 per square inch
- Notes: Photoluminescent, charges in 5-10 minutes of ambient or direct light, glows 4-6 hours. Unlimited recharge cycles.

### Gold and Silver Foil DTF Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/gold-silver-foil-dtf-transfers
- Category: DTF Transfers (specialty)
- Pricing: $0.12 per square inch
- Press process: 3-step (DTF base press, foil sheet apply, foil press)
- Press: 305°F base + 320°F foil press, 12s + 8s, cold peel
- Notes: Mirror-finish metallic effect. Works on bold designs, solid fills, large text. Not recommended for fine detail under 1pt.

### Custom UV DTF Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/custom-uv-dtf-transfers
- Category: UV DTF Transfers
- Pricing: $0.10 per square inch
- Minimum: $35 order minimum
- Application: peel-and-stick (no heat press)
- Substrates: glass, ceramic, metal, wood, acrylic, leather, stainless steel
- NOT for fabric

### UV DTF Gang Sheet
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/uv-dtf-gang-sheet
- Category: UV DTF Transfers
- Pricing: starts at $43.20 for the base sheet
- Max width: 24 inches
- Interactive editor: drag-and-drop builder for hard-goods decoration

### UV DTF Auto-Build Gang Sheet
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/uv-dtf-auto-build-gang-sheet
- Same as UV DTF Gang Sheet but accessible text-mode flow (no canvas)

### DTF Gang Sheet (Manual Builder)
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/dtf-gang-sheet
- Category: Gang Sheets
- Width: 14 inches
- Starts at $15.12 for a 14x18 sheet
- Drag-and-drop canvas builder (Fabric.js)

### DTF Auto-Build Gang Sheet
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/dtf-auto-build-gang-sheet
- Same as DTF Gang Sheet but accessible text-mode form (no canvas required)
- Recommended for keyboard-only users, screen-reader users, and customers who prefer guided upload

### Pre-Cut DTF Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/pre-cut-dtf-transfers
- Category: DTF Transfers (add-on option)
- Pricing: $0.29 per transfer (added on top of base sq-in pricing)
- Notes: Each transfer ships individually trimmed around the design. Saves weeding time.

### Puff DTF Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/puff-dtf
- Category: DTF Transfers (specialty)
- Pricing: $0.95 per square inch
- Minimum: 10 units
- Turnaround: 72 hours
- Press: 320°F / 15s / medium / cold peel
- Notes: ~1.5mm tactile relief, retro and vintage tee programs

### Raised UV Patches
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/raised-uv-patches
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $0.65 per square inch
- Turnaround: 48 hours
- Dimension: 0.5mm to 0.8mm layered UV cure
- Notes: No digitizing required (unlike thread embroidery)

### Dimensional UV Graphics
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/dimensional-uv-graphics
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $0.10 per square inch
- Max width: 24 inches
- Substrates: drinkware, leather, rigid substrates

### Luxury Branding Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/luxury-branding-transfers
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $0.75 per square inch
- Notes: Premium raised UV for high-end apparel and accessory programs

### Leatherette Patches
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/leatherette-patches
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $4.00 substrate + $0.65 per square inch of raised UV print
- Shapes: Circle 2", 2.5", 3"; Rounded Square 2", 2.5"; Rounded Rectangle (multiple sizes); Hexagon; Oval; Elongated Rectangle
- Colors: Tan, Sandstone, Grey, Black, Pink, Blue
- Minimum: 10 units per shape and color combination
- Turnaround: 72 hours

### Hard-Good Branding Components
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/hard-good-branding-components
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $0.20 per square inch
- Notes: Raised UV emblems for rigid product assembly

### Fauxbroidery (Embroidery-Style) Transfers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/fauxbroidery-embroidery-style-dtf-transfers
- Category: Specialty UV
- Pricing: $0.55 per square inch
- Turnaround: 48 hours
- Press: 285°F / 15s / medium-firm / cold peel
- Notes: Embroidery-grade dimension and visual texture without digitizing fees or thread setup

### Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/custom-die-cut-vinyl-stickers
- Category: Stickers
- Pricing: $0.22 per square inch
- Substrate: weatherproof vinyl with glossy or matte finish
- Application: peel-and-stick

### Custom Buttons
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/custom-buttons
- Category: Promotional
- Sizes: 1 inch to 3 inches
- Type: Full-color pin-back

### Vector Credit Pack
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/vector-credit-pack
- Category: Service
- Notes: Image-to-vector conversion credits, never expire

### VIP Priority Membership
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/vip-priority-membership
- See VIP MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM section above

### Free DTF Sample Pack
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/free-dtf-sample-pack
- Category: Sample
- Cost: free + shipping
- Limit: 1 per customer
- Contents: 4 to 5 real DTF transfers pulled from current production

### Specialty Specimen Kit
- URL: https://www.longislanddtfprinting.com/products/specialty-specimen-kit
- Category: Sample
- Cost: $19, credited toward first order of $75 or more
- Contents: Labeled physical samples of every specialty UV product line

## ACCESSIBILITY

LIDTF conforms to WCAG 2.2 Level AA. See /accessibility for full statement, contact info for reporting barriers (accessibility@longislanddtfprinting.com, 631-458-3842), and details on accessible alternative paths to the canvas-based gang sheet builder (Auto-Build form or human-built option).

## LEGAL

- Privacy Policy: /privacy
- Terms of Service: /terms (governed by New York state law, Suffolk County jurisdiction)
- Returns: custom-printed products are non-returnable except defective/incorrect, 7-day window from delivery

## CONTACT

- Orders: orders@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Privacy: privacy@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Accessibility: accessibility@longislanddtfprinting.com
- Phone: 631-458-3842
- Mail: 205 E Main St, Ste 2-1, Huntington, NY 11743