How Much Do Custom Iron-On Transfers Cost in the UK?
Custom iron-on transfers in the UK start from £1.99 per A5 sheet and go up to £24.99 for an A2 gang sheet. The price depends on the transfer size, not the complexity of the design - a full-colour photo costs the same as a single-colour logo. There are no setup fees, no colour charges, and no minimum order quantity.
Pricing by Size
A5 (148 x 210mm): from £1.99. Suitable for chest logos, small names, badges, and labels.
A4 (210 x 297mm): from £4.99. The most popular size. Fits full front or back designs on adult t-shirts.
A3 (297 x 420mm): from £7.99. Large back prints, oversized designs, and multiple small transfers that can be cut apart.
Gang sheets (various sizes up to A2): from £9.99-24.99. Multiple designs arranged on one sheet. You cut them apart after receiving. The most cost-effective option for bulk orders of small designs.
All prices include full-colour CMYK plus white ink printing. There is no extra charge for additional colours, gradients, or photographic images.
What Affects the Price
Size is the only variable. A simple one-colour text design costs the same as a full-colour photograph at the same size. This is different from screen printing, where each colour adds to the cost.
Quantity discounts apply for larger orders. The per-unit cost decreases as you order more transfers. Bulk pricing starts from 10+ units.
Shipping is flat-rate regardless of order size. Standard Royal Mail delivery is included. Express and next-day options are available at checkout for an additional charge.
There are no hidden fees. No setup charges, no artwork fees, no colour surcharges, no minimum order penalties.
Cost Compared to Alternatives
Screen printing: £50-150 setup fee plus £1-5 per print. Cheaper per unit above 100 pieces, but expensive for small quantities.
Embroidery: £30-100 setup (digitising) plus £5-15 per item. Better for structured garments but expensive for small runs.
DIY transfer paper: £2-3.50 per transfer in materials (paper plus ink), but requires a printer and produces lower-quality, less durable results.
HTV vinyl (Cricut/Silhouette): £1-3 per transfer in materials, but limited to single-colour designs and requires a cutting machine.
DTF transfers sit in the sweet spot: professional quality, full-colour capability, no equipment needed, and competitive pricing from a single unit up to hundreds.