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Teacher Appreciation Week – Best DTF Transfers for Custom Gifts

by Md Abdur Rahman

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect moment to celebrate the educators who shape lives, lead classrooms, and inspire students every single day. Whether you’re creating custom shirts for a school staff, designing personalized gifts for your child’s teacher, or producing bulk apparel for a PTA event, Axo Brands offers the highest-quality DTF transfers, UV DTF stickers, and custom gang sheets to help bring every idea to life.

This guide will walk you through the best DTF transfer options for Teacher Appreciation Week, how to design unique teacher gifts, why DTF is the #1 print method for school apparel, and where to get premium-quality materials for fast turnaround.

Why DTF Transfers Are Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Gifts

DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing has taken over the custom gift industry — and for good reason. When creating Teacher Appreciation gifts, you need prints that are:

  • Bright

  • Durable

  • Wash-safe

  • Soft and flexible

  • Perfect for both small and bulk orders

DTF transfers from Axo Brands deliver all of that and more. Educators love thoughtful, personalized gifts, and DTF transfers allow you to create items such as:

  • Custom T-shirts

  • Hoodies

  • Tote bags

  • Pencil bags

  • Classroom décor

  • Staff appreciation apparel

  • Personalized gifts with names or grade levels

Whether you need one design or hundreds, DTF transfers make your gift printing faster, easier, and more affordable.

Best DTF Transfer Products for Teacher Appreciation Week

Here are the top Axo Brands products you can use to create meaningful and high-quality teacher gifts.

⭐ 1. QuickFilm DTF Build-a-Gang Sheet

A gang sheet lets you combine multiple teacher-themed designs into one large sheet, saving money while maximizing efficiency.

Perfect for:

  • PTA groups

  • School fundraisers

  • Multiple teacher gifts

  • Apparel shops printing lots of Teacher Appreciation orders

👉 Build yours here:
https://axotransfers.com/products/quickfilm-dtf-build-a-gang-sheet

Use gang sheets for designs like:

  • “Teach. Love. Inspire.”

  • “Best Teacher Ever”

  • Grade-level themes (Pre-K, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, etc.)

  • Custom name prints

  • Subject-specific icons (Math, Science, Art, etc.)

⭐ 2. QuickFilm DTF Upload-a-Gang Sheet

Already have your artwork ready? Simply upload your file and get professional, ready-to-press transfers.
Perfect for graphic designers and print shops.

👉 Upload your file:
https://axotransfers.com/products/quickfilm-dtf-upload-a-gang-sheet

Great for:

  • Bulk orders

  • School district staff shirts

  • Personalized educator names

  • Multi-color teacher designs

⭐ 3. QuickFilm DTF By Size — Individual Prints

If you only need a single design or a few separate prints, this is the ideal option.
Choose exactly the size you want and get flawless prints.

👉 Order by size:
https://axotransfers.com/products/quickfilm-dtf-by-size-copy

Perfect for:

  • Single teacher gifts

  • One-off school tokens

  • Personalized name prints

⭐ 4. Pre-Made Gang Sheets

Short on time? Grab a pre-designed gang sheet and start pressing instantly.

👉 Explore ready-made designs:
https://axotransfers.com/collections/pre-made-gang-sheet

These are great for:

  • Last-minute Teacher Appreciation events

  • Quick production

  • Etsy shop restocks

  • Pop-up booths at school events

UV DTF Stickers – The Perfect Teacher Gift Add-On

DTF isn’t just for apparel — teachers LOVE personalized items like water bottles, tumblers, laptops, and classroom supplies.

That's where UV DTF Stickers shine.

⭐ 5. UV DTF Gang Sheet Builder

Create custom stickers that apply in seconds with no heat press needed.

👉 Build UV DTF sticker sheets:
https://axotransfers.com/products/uv-dtf-gang-sheet-build-a-gang-sheet

Perfect for:

  • Personalized name stickers

  • Grade-level icons

  • Classroom reward labels

  • Teacher planner stickers

UV stickers are waterproof, scratch-resistant, vibrant, and extremely durable — ideal for teacher gifts that last.

⭐ 6. UV DTF Raised Stickers

Want a premium-feeling gift? Raised stickers offer a 3D texture that teachers absolutely love.

👉 Order Raised Stickers:
https://axotransfers.com/products/uv-dtf-raised-stickers

Use these for:

  • Premium custom teacher labels

  • Notebook covers

  • Desk name plates

  • Tumbler markings

  • Laptop stickers

They make your gift feel extra special and professional.

7. Custom Stickers with the Sticker Builder

If your goal is to create highly personalized teacher gift bundles, this tool is perfect.

👉 Browse sticker builder options:
https://axotransfers.com/collections/sticker-builder

Add teacher-themed elements like:

  • Books

  • Crayons

  • Apples

  • Grade names

  • Motivational quotes

8. ProTex Textured Heat Press Sheet – For Vibrant, Durable Prints

When pressing large teacher-themed orders, the right pressing sheet makes a massive difference.

👉 Improve your heat pressing here:
https://axotransfers.com/products/protex-textured-heat-press-sheet-elevate-your-prints

ProTex sheets help:

  • Improve ink adhesion

  • Add texture

  • Prevent scorching

  • Increase durability

This is especially useful for bulk PTA or school staff shirt runs.

9. Axo Brands Premium DTF Inks

For print shops creating Teacher Appreciation transfers in-house, ink quality determines the final print quality.

👉 Get premium inks here:
https://axotransfers.com/products/axo-brands-premium-dtf-inks

Benefits include:

  • Vibrant color output

  • Smooth gradients

  • Long-lasting prints

  • High wash resistance

Essential for high-volume Teacher Appreciation printing.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas You Can Make With DTF & UV DTF

Here are the most popular teacher gift ideas customers love printing during Teacher Appreciation Week:

🎁 Custom Shirts

  • “Teaching is a Work of Heart”

  • “Coffee, Teach, Repeat”

  • Personalized names or grade levels

  • School spirit or mascot designs

🎁 Tote Bags

Perfect for teachers who carry books, supplies, and daily essentials.

🎁 Tumblers & Water Bottles

Add UV DTF stickers for a long-lasting design.

🎁 Desk Accessories

Use raised stickers or small transfers.

🎁 Apparel for Entire Staff

PTA groups love gifting matching shirts for every educator.

Why Axo Brands Is the Best Place for Teacher Appreciation DTF Transfers

When it comes to printing Teacher Appreciation designs, Axo Brands gives you:

✔ Premium QuickFilm DTF transfers

Ultra-vibrant, stretchable, long-lasting.

✔ Fast turnaround

Perfect for last-minute orders.

✔ Affordable pricing

Gang sheets allow you to fit multiple designs at a low cost.

✔ High-resolution prints

Ideal for detailed art and teacher-themed graphics.

✔ Multiple product options

Gang sheets, UV stickers, raised stickers, and specialty heat press sheets.

✔ Reliability for bulk school orders

Perfect for PTA, PTO, and school districts.

How to Order DTF Transfers for Teacher Appreciation Week

Step 1: Choose your product

Select gang sheet builder, upload, or size-based.

Step 2: Upload your artwork

Use high resolution (300 DPI recommended).

Step 3: Approve your layout

Gang sheet builder ensures perfect placement.

Step 4: Submit order

Axo Brands handles printing and ships quickly.

Step 5: Press and gift

All transfers are ready-to-press for easy production.

by Md Abdur Rahman