DTF Printing
DTF Printing for full-colour custom apparel.
Full-colour, direct-to-film transfers for cotton, polyester and blends. Great for detailed logos, photo-quality artwork and small-to-medium runs.
Minimum 10 units Full colour
Scope
What DTF is best for
DTF prints beautifully on almost any garment. It wins in specific situations where screen printing or embroidery aren’t the right fit.Detailed logos
Fine details, gradients and photo-quality artwork print cleanly and hold their colour.Multi-colour designs
No per-colour setup like screen printing. Complex artwork costs no more than a simple logo.Small to mid runs
Ten units minimum. Great for pilot programs and smaller teams.Mixed garments
Run the same design across different fabrics, garment types or garment colours in one order.Difficult fabrics
Works on cotton, polyester, blends, nylon and more, where other methods can struggle.Vibrant prints
Rich colours pop on light and dark garments alike, with a soft hand-feel to the print.Process
How the process works
From your artwork to a finished, quality-checked garment.01
Send us your artwork
Logo file, garment details, quantities and any deadlines.02
Digital Proof
You approve how it will look on the garment before we go to production.03
Film is Printed
Your design is printed onto DTF transfer film with your chosen colours.04
Applied to garments
The transfer is heat-pressed onto each garment in our Knoxfield workshop.05
Quality check
Every finished piece is reviewed before it’s packed.Details
Specifications
The core details for your DTF printing project.- Minimum quantity10 units per colourway.
- Best fabricsCotton, polyester, blends, nylon and more.
- Design flexibilityUnlimited colours, gradients, photo-quality artwork.
- TurnaroundNormally 3 weeks after artwork approval and payment received.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between DTF and screen printing?
DTF prints in full colour with no per-colour setup costs. Best for detailed or multi-colour artwork, mixed garments and smaller runs (10+ units per colourway).
Screen printing needs a screen per colour and a 50-unit minimum but delivers superb durability and colour vibrancy at scale.
What file format do I need for my artwork?
High-resolution PNG with transparent background works best. PDFs and vector files (AI, EPS) are ideal for logos and clean designs.
Not sure what you’ve got? Send it through and we’ll let you know.
Will the print crack or peel?
When applied correctly and washed properly (cold wash, inside-out, no fabric softener, low-heat drying), DTF prints hold up through many washes without cracking or peeling.
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