Full-color, photo-quality custom prints on any fabric — with no minimums. DTF (Direct to Film) transfers are the most versatile printing technology available, working on cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, and more.
DTF stands for Direct to Film. It's a modern printing process where your design is printed in full color onto a special film, coated with heat-activated adhesive powder, and then transferred to fabric using a heat press. The result is a vivid, soft, durable print that works on virtually any material and any color garment — with zero minimums.
Not sure which method is right for you? Here's a quick breakdown to help you decide:
| Feature | DTF Transfers | Screen Printing | Embroidery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | No minimum | 12+ pieces | 1+ pieces |
| Full-color photos | Yes | Limited (spot colors) | No |
| Works on polyester/nylon | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Best price at high volume | Good | Best | Good |
| Soft hand feel | Yes | Yes (waterbase) | Textured |
| Premium look & feel | High | High | Highest |
| Rush / single piece | Yes | No | Yes |
Need just 1 shirt? DTF is the only full-color printing method that makes single pieces economical. Great for custom gifts, memorial shirts, and personal projects.
DTF handles unlimited colors, gradients, drop shadows, and photographic images that screen printing can't reproduce — with no extra cost per color.
DTF bonds to polyester, dri-fit, spandex blends, and nylon — fabrics where screen printing doesn't adhere well. Perfect for athletic uniforms and activewear.
Photo shirts, memorial tees, birthday gifts, and personalized keepsakes. Any image, any quantity, fast turnaround.
Test your designs without committing to a full screen print run. Order small, sell fast, reorder more. Perfect for Etsy sellers, boutiques, and new apparel brands.
Miss the screen printing deadline? DTF transfers can be produced and pressed quickly — even the week of graduation — with full-color results.
Call or text us with your design and we'll get you a same-day quote.
