What is Direct to Film?

With DTF printing, a printer directly applies the ink onto the t-shirt with inkjet technology. It’s sort of like printing on paper, except on a t-shirt. A special printer prints the ink directly onto the garment in the desired design. DTF uses specialty water-based inks, which are absorbed by the fibers of the garment.

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General Questions

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Direct to film printing – what is it?

It is printing that is done directly on a garment. OK, so we need a bit more than that. Effectively, direct to film printing is the same as printing a picture from your computer onto a piece of paper. With DTF though, the paper is replaced with a garment. Easy.

What is the cost for DTF printing?

Although pricing varies depending on some variables such as ink coverage and locations, white shirts start at $10 each and dark color shirts start at $20 each.

Can DTF print to any color garment?

Yes, we have the capability of printing on any color garment. The only limitation is that the material must be 100% cotton.

How many colors does Direct-to-Film print?

Because this system uses four color process also called CMYK it will literally print millions of colors.

What artwork file format do you need for DTF?

We can use just about any image format as long as it’s of good quality resolution. The higher the quality of the original file, the better the quality print it will yield. We recommend using a transparent PNG file in RBG color in hi-resolution (300 dpi or higher) for best results.

How quickly can you do DTF shirts?

TODAY! How’s that for fast? Because DTF is a digital process, we can get it done pretty quickly. Normal turnaround time for an order is 2 business days, but if need-be, we can get it done same day!

Why Choose DTF over Screen Printing?

No minimum on shirts, no Maximum on colors! The decision ultimately comes down to the design and the quantity of shirts you need. Less than the minimum quantity shirts and max colors for screen printing will usually require DTF to be used. Screen printing and DTF both yield comparable, quality prints, but they differ in method. For one, screen printing is one of the oldest techniques, while DTF is newer technology. Screen printing involves pushing ink onto fabric, while DTF uses a printer to print ink directly onto a garment.

Minimum Orders?

There is NO MINIMUM when it comes to DTF. This is one of the best benefits of this process.

What Materials can be used for DTF?

Unlike the digitial printing processes of the past, DTF (Direct-to-Film) offers unmatched versatility on the material to which it is applied. Cotton, Poly, Blends, Bags, Hats, Coozies, and more… The exception being Waterproof or Water Resistant materials.

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