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Monday–Friday · 9 A.M. rush cutoff · Eligible gang sheets can receive same-business-day processing
Canadian DTF transfer comparison
Strong N Free vs Forge Transfers
Comparing Forge Transfers with Strong N Free? Start with the numbers. Strong N Free gang sheets are available from 1.7¢ per square inch, backed by a 110% price-beat promise, four Canadian fulfillment points and direct Canadian support.
Tracked shipping
$9.99
For most Ontario and Quebec addresses. Final eligibility is confirmed at checkout.
110% price-beat promise
Lowest price protected
We match a verified qualifying Canadian price, then take an extra 10% of the difference off.
From 1.7¢Per square inch
4 locationsCanadian fulfillment
1300 DPIProfessional printing
Since 2017Canadian owned
The price difference is easy to see
More gang-sheet space for the same budget.
Forge publishes a rate of 2.5¢ per square inch. Strong N Free gang sheets start at 1.7¢ per square inch. At those published rates, Strong N Free is 32% less per square inch.
Illustrative price examples
Calculated from each company’s displayed per-square-inch rate, before tax, shipping or optional services.
Print areaForgeStrong N Free
10″ × 10″ · 100 sq. in.$2.50$1.70
22″ × 24″ · 528 sq. in.$13.20$8.98
22″ × 60″ · 1,320 sq. in.$33.00$22.44
22″ × 100″ · 2,200 sq. in.$55.00$37.40
Order your way
Three direct paths from artwork to press-ready transfers.
Choose the workflow that fits the artwork you already have. Build online, upload a completed layout or price a single design.
Upload a Print-Ready Sheet
Already arranged the complete gang sheet? Send the finished layout directly into Canadian production.
Upload your sheet →Price One Design
Upload a single design, choose its finished dimensions and review the exact checkout price.
Upload one design →The Strong N Free difference
Production tools, Canadian reach and more ways to order.
Useful tools before printing
- Automatic nesting for better sheet utilization
- Artwork upscaling for low-resolution files
- Halftone tools for lighter, more breathable prints
- Transparent-pixel detection before production
- Transfers alone or complete printed garments
- Stock DTF designs ready to order
Four Canadian fulfillment points
Strong N Free supports Canadian customers through four fulfillment points, while Forge publicly lists its Brampton, Ontario location for operations and pickup.
🍁 Victoria, BC
🍁 Surrey, BC
🍁 Alberta
🍁 Toronto, ON
Strong N Free and Forge Transfers compared
The details Canadian buyers should check.
Pricing is only one part of the order. Shipping terms, production timing, artwork tools, fulfillment reach and price protection all affect the final value.
| Customer priority | Strong N Free CDN | Forge Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Published DTF rate | Gang sheets available from 1.7¢ per square inch. | Public pricing page lists 2.5¢ per square inch. |
| Tracked ground shipping | $9.99 to most Ontario and Quebec addresses, with final eligibility confirmed at checkout. | Public wording differs: its general shipping page lists $9.99 Canada-wide, while its formal policy lists $9.99 in Ontario and $19.99 elsewhere in Canada. Customers should confirm checkout. |
| Price protection | A qualifying lower Canadian price is beaten by 110% of the difference. | No comparable lowest-price or price-match promise was found on the public pages reviewed. |
| Rush timing | Eligible weekday rush orders placed before 9 A.M. can receive same-business-day processing. Rush fee and service conditions apply. | Its banner advertises orders before noon for same-day processing; its terms describe a standard 24–48-business-hour estimate after artwork approval and state timing is not guaranteed. |
| Canadian footprint | Four publicly listed Canadian fulfillment points in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. | One publicly listed Brampton, Ontario operation and pickup location. |
| Ordering choices | Online gang-sheet builder, completed-sheet upload, single-design pricing and stock transfers. | Custom DTF transfer and gang-sheet ordering with artwork upload and optional background removal. |
| Finished apparel | Transfers plus completed T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and other garments for businesses, schools, clubs and events. | No equivalent finished-apparel ordering program was identified on the Forge pages reviewed for this comparison. |
9 A.M.
Rush processing for deadline-driven orders
Place an eligible rush order before 9 A.M., Monday through Friday, for same-business-day processing. Carrier transit time is additional.
Rush processing currently carries a $25 CAD fee. Artwork, product eligibility, order volume and peak periods can affect availability.Questions before ordering
Clear answers for a fair comparison.
Is Strong N Free affiliated with Forge Transfers?
No. Strong N Free CDN is an independent Canadian-owned DTF transfer and garment-printing company. Forge Transfers and its marks belong to their respective owner.
How was the 32% price difference calculated?
Forge’s public rate is 2.5¢ per square inch. Strong N Free gang sheets start at 1.7¢ per square inch. The 0.8¢ difference equals 32% of Forge’s 2.5¢ rate. Eligible size, quantity and product conditions can affect checkout pricing.
What would a 10″ × 10″ transfer cost at those rates?
A 10″ × 10″ design is 100 square inches. Forge’s supplied screenshot shows $2.50. At Strong N Free’s 1.7¢ starting rate, 100 square inches equals $1.70, a difference of $0.80.
How does the 110% price-beat promise work?
Provide a current public Canadian offer for the identical eligible transfer type, dimensions, quantity and specifications. Strong N Free will match the verified lower price, then take an extra 10% of the price difference off. Conditions and exclusions apply.
Is Strong N Free shipping lower than Forge?
Both companies publish $9.99 shipping in at least part of Canada. Strong N Free offers $9.99 tracked shipping to most Ontario and Quebec addresses. Forge’s general shipping page and formal shipping policy currently display different regional wording, so compare the final checkout rate for your address.
Does every Strong N Free order placed before 9 A.M. ship the same day?
No. The 9 A.M. timing applies to eligible rush orders on business days. Rush fees and production conditions apply, and carrier transit time is separate.
Pay less per square inch. Keep more room for profit.
Build your gang sheet online, upload a finished layout or start with one design. Strong N Free will help you choose the right ordering path.
Independent comparison based on information publicly displayed by the businesses and the Forge Transfers screenshots supplied on September 13, 2026. Strong N Free CDN is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Forge Transfers. Prices are shown in Canadian dollars before tax, shipping and optional services unless stated otherwise. Starting rates and checkout totals can depend on transfer type, dimensions, quantity and specifications. Services, prices, shipping terms and processing times can change; review current product, shipping and processing information before ordering.