A production method of a decorative film comprising a step of, in a state
in which a transparent resin film is laid on a surface of a laminate
sheet in which a pattern layer is placed on one surface of a base film of
a thermoplastic resin, inserting the laminate sheet and the transparent
resin film into between a pair of endless belts placed opposite each
other, thereby obtaining a decorative film, wherein the transparent resin
film is preheated by contact with a peripheral surface of a preheat roll
urged toward the endless belt, and the transparent resin film is run so
as to constantly contact a peripheral surface of at least one guide roll
during a period between departure from the peripheral surface of the
preheat roll and contact with the laminate sheet.