DTF printing in Southwest Florida
Full-color DTF printing
Direct-to-film printing brings every color, gradient, and detail of your design to life — ideal for small runs and complex artwork.
What is DTF printing?
Every color. No screens.
With DTF, your design is printed in full color onto a special film, then heat-pressed onto the garment. Since there are no screens to make, a 10-color design costs the same to set up as a 1-color one.
That makes DTF a smart choice for detailed artwork, photos, gradients, small quantities, and orders that mix different garment types.
- Full-color art, gradients, and photos
- Great for small runs and one-offs
- Works on cotton, polyester, and blends
- Crisp detail on light and dark garments
Our process
How a DTF print is made
- 01
Print on film
Your design is printed in full color, plus a white base layer, onto special transfer film.
- 02
Powder & cure
An adhesive powder is applied to the wet print and cured so it's ready to bond.
- 03
Heat press
The transfer is pressed onto your garment with heat and pressure.
- 04
Peel & finish
The film is peeled away, leaving a crisp, flexible print on the fabric.
Perfect for
Where DTF shines
Full-color designs
Photos, gradients, and detailed art with no color limit.
Small runs & one-offs
Birthday shirts, gifts, samples, and short runs.
Mixed garments
Cotton, polyester, blends — one design across different items.
Names & numbers
Personalized pieces where every shirt is a little different.
Printing a big batch?
Large order? Screen print it.
For larger runs of a design with a few solid colors, screen printing usually gives you the best price per shirt — with that classic, rich ink feel.
FAQ
DTF printing questions
What does DTF stand for?
DTF stands for direct-to-film. The design is printed onto a film, coated with adhesive powder, cured, and then heat-pressed onto the garment.
Will a DTF print crack or peel?
A properly pressed DTF print is flexible and holds up well to washing. To keep it looking its best, wash inside out in cold or warm water and tumble dry low or hang dry.
What can DTF be printed on?
DTF works on a wide range of fabrics — cotton, polyester, and blends, in light or dark colors. Tell us what you'd like printed and we'll confirm it's a good fit.
What file should I send for DTF?
A high-resolution PNG with a transparent background, sized at about 300 dpi at the final print size, gives the best results. Not sure about your file? Send it over and we'll check it.
Bring your full-color design to life
Send us your artwork and quantity — we'll get back to you with a DTF quote.