DTF Transfers in Sherman Oaks
We print DTF transfers for Sherman Oaks at our shop in Chatsworth, about 15 miles up the Valley. Order online, grab your sheet at the counter on a weekday, and press it that afternoon. There are no minimums, so a single transfer is a real order.
- Distance
- About 15 miles
- Route
- US 101 to De Soto Ave
- Pickup
- Mon to Fri, 10AM to 5PM
- Shipping
- Same day before 1PM PT
- Minimums
- None
Getting here from Sherman Oaks
The usual drive is the Ventura Freeway (US 101) west to De Soto Avenue, then north through Woodland Hills and Canoga Park to Variel Avenue. Plan on about 15 miles. Midday on a weekday is the easy window. Late afternoon on the 101 westbound is not.
If you would rather not fight the freeway, skip the trip. Orders placed before 1PM PT ship the same business day. For an overview of the shop and what we print, see our Los Angeles DTF page.
What Sherman Oaks orders look like
Sherman Oaks is a mix of boutiques along Ventura Boulevard, a big retail pull from Westfield Fashion Square on Riverside Drive and the Sherman Oaks Galleria, and a lot of family life built around schools and parks. That mix shows up in the kind of apparel people need.
Small brands and boutiques
A shop testing a house brand doesn't want 144 shirts of one design. DTF lets you print 12 of one graphic and 12 of another on the same sheet, then reorder whichever one sells. No screens, no setup charge, no dead inventory sitting in the back room.
School spirit and private school events
The neighborhood is home to private schools including Notre Dame High School and The Buckley School, and public students are zoned to campuses like Van Nuys High and Grant High. Booster clubs, theater programs, and senior classes all run short shirt orders with hard dates. DTF handles full color crests and gradients that would take four or five screens with screen printing.
Youth sports
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park has baseball diamonds, a football field, a soccer field, a gym, and a pool. That is a lot of teams. Names and numbers on the back, a sponsor logo on the sleeve, and a league logo on the chest can all come off one gang sheet.
Pressing tips for retail quality
If you sell the shirts, the press matters as much as the print. A transfer pressed at the wrong temperature looks fine on day one and starts lifting after a few washes.
- Use a real press. A household iron works, but the print won't last as long. Customers notice.
- Pre-press 5 seconds. It drives moisture out of cotton and flattens the area.
- 300°F, high pressure, 10 seconds. Peel hot, right away.
- Post-press 5 seconds. Lay parchment or a cover sheet over the print first.
Our heat press settings guide walks through each step.
Picking up your order
- Order online. Lay out a gang sheet or upload single designs by size in the same builder.
- Give us a call. (818) 527-8264. Confirm the sheet is printed before you head up the 101.
- Drive to 9736 Variel Ave. Counter hours are Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM.
- Store what you don't press today. Keep extras flat, sealed, and out of sunlight. They stay good for 6 to 12 months.
When you need a lot of one design
Boutiques that reorder every month should look at our wholesale program. You apply through a form, pricing gets emailed to you, and approved accounts get volume breaks, pre-cut transfers, and priority production ahead of hobby orders. Details are on the wholesale DTF transfers page. Shops in Encino run into the same questions, so our Encino DTF page may help too, along with the one for Van Nuys.
FAQ
Is it faster to drive up or have it shipped?
It depends on traffic and your deadline. If you order before 1PM PT, we ship the same business day. If you need it in hand today, pickup in Chatsworth is the faster lane.
Can a boutique order just a few shirts' worth?
Yes. There are no minimums. Order one transfer or a full sheet of mixed designs.
Do you press the shirts for me?
We print the transfers. You press them onto your blanks with a heat press, or an iron if that is all you have.
How long can I hold transfers before pressing?
Six to 12 months if you store them flat, sealed, cool, dry, and out of sunlight.
Start your Sherman Oaks order
Build the sheet tonight, call to confirm in the morning, and pick it up when the 101 is moving. Or let us ship it and stay off the freeway.