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What Is DTF Printing — and Why It’s Perfect for Small Batches

Direct-to-Film printing gives you full-color, photo-quality prints on almost any fabric, with no minimums. Here’s how it works.

Illustration of a DTF transfer being pressed onto a shirt

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is a transfer method: your design is printed onto a special film, coated with a fine adhesive powder, cured, then heat-pressed onto the garment.

Why choose DTF?

  • Unlimited colors — gradients, photos and fine detail print cleanly.
  • Works on most fabrics — cotton, polyester, blends, even dark garments.
  • No minimums — one custom shirt costs the same setup as fifty.
  • Durable — soft, stretchy prints that hold up wash after wash.

Getting your artwork ready

Send the highest-resolution file you have — vector (AI, SVG, PDF) or a 300 DPI PNG with a transparent background is ideal. Not sure? Upload what you have and we’ll check it for you.

Tip: for dark shirts, avoid thin light outlines under 1pt — they can disappear once pressed.

Ready to print? Start your DTF order.