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Answered by Chris Breazeale, owner of Buckets of Ink, Tempe AZ
DTF transfers can last for years on the shelf before they're pressed, as long as they're stored well: flat or rolled, in a cool, dry place, and sealed away from moisture.
The transfer also has to be properly cured. Quality and long life come from inks, film and powder that work together as one system and have been tested by the manufacturer. That has always been the key factor in how long a transfer lasts and how well it washes.
With CobraFlex brand products, hot or cold wash cycles generally make no difference, and a transfer can last 75 to 100 washes.
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