DTF Printing for Shirts and Apparel in Columbus
Full color, fine detail, small runs.
DTF (direct to film) prints your design on a film, then heat-presses it onto the garment. Full color, no setup per color, and it works on cotton, polyester and blends.
Quote back within 24 hours. Small first orders welcome. First order? Design and setup are free.
DTF printing
What we make
Full color logos and art
Gradients, photos and lots of colors print in one pass, with no extra cost per color.
Small runs
A good fit when you need a handful of shirts, not a few hundred.
Names and numbers
A different name or number on every shirt, for teams, staff and families.
Polyester and performance wear
Works on polyester, blends and performance shirts as well as cotton.
Hoodies, hats and bags
Transfers go on hoodies, caps, totes and other items that are hard to screen print.
Mixed designs in one order
Several designs or versions in one order without paying setup for each one.
Start small
Your first order can be a small one.
Everything here is custom, so try a short run first. See how it looks on the product, the truck or the wall. When it works, reorder bigger and the price per piece drops.
How DTF printing works
Your design gets printed onto a special film with a layer of adhesive powder. Then the film is heat-pressed onto the garment and peeled away, leaving the print on the fabric.
There are no screens, so there's no setup for each color. A six color logo costs the same to print as a one color logo. That makes DTF the easy pick for small orders and full color art.
The print sits on top of the fabric with a smooth, flexible feel. It stretches with the shirt and holds up in the wash when you follow the care steps.
DTF, screen printing or embroidery?
Pick DTF for small runs, full color art, photos, names and numbers, and polyester shirts.
Pick screen printing for bigger runs of one design in a few colors. The price per shirt drops faster as the order grows.
Pick embroidery for polos, hats and jackets your team wears in front of customers. Send me the design and the quantity, and I'll tell you which method fits.
Who orders this
Good for
- Small business crews of a few people
- Youth teams and leagues with names and numbers
- Family reunions and events
- Full color logos and photos
- Test runs before a bigger order
- Performance and polyester shirts
One call, start to finish
How ordering works
- Quote: Tell me the job. You get an exact price within 24 hours.
- Proof: You approve the proof before anything prints. Want changes? You get a new proof.
- Print: Made exactly to the proof you approved.
- Deliver: Shipped to you, or installed on your vehicle or window.
Questions
DTF printing: common questions
What is DTF printing?
DTF stands for direct to film. The design is printed on a film, then heat-pressed onto the garment. It prints full color with no setup per color.
Is DTF good for small orders?
Yes. With no screens to set up, DTF is often the best value for small runs and one-off designs.
How long does a DTF print last?
A good DTF print holds up to regular washing. Wash inside out in cold water and skip high heat in the dryer.
Can DTF print on polyester?
Yes. DTF works on cotton, polyester and blends, including performance shirts.
How much does DTF printing cost?
It depends on the garment, the print size and the quantity. Send me the design and the list of shirts and I'll put a quote together.
Apparel and promo
People also order
Screen printing
Screen printed tees and hoodies. The lowest cost per shirt on bigger runs.
T-shirts and work tees
Custom T-shirts and heavyweight work tees for crews, events and teams.
Team and spirit stores
Online stores for schools, teams and companies. Everyone orders their own sizes.
Embroidery
Embroidered polos, hats and jackets. Stitched logos that look sharp for years.
Tell me what you need.
Free quote within 24 hours. Small first orders are welcome. If you're not happy with the result, we make it right.