Direct to Film

What is DTF?

Direct to Film, or DTF printing, produce high-definition, photorealistic prints thanks to its ability to print full-color images with impressive detail onto a transparent film. This pre-printed film is binded to the garment through heat and pressure from a heat-press machine. This creates a long-lasting and detailed graphic that can be placed on an array of garments. 

The DTF printing technique

Direct-to-film, or DTF printing, is a method thatprints full color designs and images onto a transparent film. The film is then placed on a product that can accept the adhesive and the heat from the press machine used to “melt” the design into place. DTF printing technique is an excellent option for those who want to add complex, multi-color designs on a variety of products ranging from clothing to promotional items in small to medium sized quantities. 

DTF and UV-DTF production

DTF-printed designs have you covered for fabric apparel and promo products.

UV-DTF labels and stickers are your design partner for all other products and can be placed on anything by applying pressure with a squeegee/press or by hand.

Efficient, no-waste printing

DTF designs are printed using non-toxic water based inks that offers an environmentally friendly solution and produce less waste than solvent-based inks. Have your designs printed with machines that are energy-efficient, produce zero wastewater, and are a sustainable choice for your brand.

Frequently asked questions

Direct-to-film offers much greater versatility in the apparel products it can be adhered to. DTF also provides more durable prints and more intricate designs.

Our DTF-printed apparel can be produced and shipped quickly. With rush shipping, we can deliver custom-printed tees as quickly as 2 business days and 6 days using our, free standard shipping option (upon the availability of the garmentand qualified orders).

No, custom DTF apparel has no minimum. It is a great choice for single or small quantity items, but also for 1000+ quantity large orders.

DTF can only be palced on a variety of items.  In particular, materials such as cotton fabrics, denim, artificial leather, polyester and nylon are the most commonly applied materials. It can also be applied on PVC and leather materials. It is great on promotional products, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, bags, books, shoes and more.