DIRECT-TO-FILM / DTF PRINTING SERVICES IN NAMPA

Vector graphics work best, but we can work around the quality of your design and alter it to fit the order (fees may apply). The reason vector graphics are most commonly used is because they can be infinitely resized without losing any resolution or color quality, which is ideal for projects that need high quality images. DTF printing is a digital process; all we need is a high resolution art file that we can send to the printer and we will be able to print the shirt. Common file types for vector graphics include .ai (illustrator), .eps (encapsulated postscript), and .svg (scalable vector graphics). A high resolution PNG (portable network graphics) with a transparent background is preferred, and we can work with the art you give us (fees apply for reworking).

• .Ai (Adobe Illustrator)
• .eps (Encapsulated Postscript)
• .svg (Scalable Vector Graphic)
• .png (High Resolution Portable Network Graphic)

If the design is very intricate, or uses a high multitude of colors, Direct To Film printing is a good choice. With DTF, there are absolutely no color restrictions. It’s just as easy to do a one-color print as it is to print 50 colors on a shirt; so this is our go-to method with orders that include complicated artwork. For these reasons, any photographs should be printed on a shirt utilizing DTF as well. If your order is a small quantity of garments or a “one off”, DTF printing is the way to go as well, since it avoids the set up and screen fees that traditional screen printing has. DTF is a great option for synthetic fabrics, while DTG is best used for natural fibers.

DTF printing is versatile and can be used to print on a wide range of materials, including fabrics like cotton, polyester, blends, and even hard surfaces like wood and ceramics.

DTF performs superior to DTG on synthetic fibers, such as polyester.

Typically cotton works best for DTG printing; pre-shrunk cotton or 100% ring spun cotton are preferable. Cotton / polyester blends also work well. Ring spun cotton has a tight weave, so these t-shirts last longer and feel softer to the touch. They also provide the best results for printing directly onto the garment because they produce a more flat/smooth finish.

DTF prints are durable and long-lasting when properly applied and cared for. They can withstand regular washing and wear without fading or cracking.

The best practice is to turn the garments inside out before washing and to wash with mild detergent.

Direct To Garment is best used for specialized orders, such as “one offs” or orders lower than 24 items. Designs that utilize DTG printing are preferably ones that involve complex and dense images, or images with lots of gradients and a vast palette of colors. DTG is not typically time or price effective for bulk orders like other printing alternatives, such as screen printing.

DTF and DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printing are similar but have some differences. While DTG prints directly onto the fabric, DTF prints on a special film that is then transferred to the fabric using a heat press. DTF can also print on various substrates beyond fabrics.

Unlike screen printing, direct to film printing does not require a minimum order. With DTF, there is very little setup that needs to take place, making smaller orders economically feasible. Have just a couple of shirts you want printed for a special occasion? We can do that for you, thanks to DTF technology!

You can either call us directly at (986) 777-9466 or fill out our quote request form.