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Custom direct to film overview

Digital printing, a cutting-edge and adaptable method, leverages digital technology to imprint designs directly onto apparel. This technique, unlike traditional screen or offset printing, bypasses the need for physical plates or screens, instead utilizing digital files to control the printing process directly. Renowned for its ability to generate intricate, full-color prints with exceptional detail and clarity, digital printing is ideal for small to medium print runs due to its cost-effective solutions that require minimal setup.

By fusing speed, flexibility, and quality, digital printing has revolutionized the printing industry, enabling businesses and individuals to print on a garment one piece at a time. This modern approach to printing not only enhances print quality but also boosts efficiency, making it a game-changer in the industry.

See the chart below for more detail on the advantages and disadvantages of each decoration type.

fequently asked questions

Aspect	Screen Printing	Direct to Film Printing	Vinyl
Full Color Designs (10+ colors)	Limited, dependent on the design	Yes. Great for photos, realistic images	Yes. Great for one color logos
Durability	Very High	High, less durable due to water-based inks	Very High
Cost-Efficiency (Order Size)	Most cost-effective for mid- size (1-3 print colors) to large orders (1-6 print colors)	Most cost-effective for 1-5 piece orders (1 color to full color prints)	Most cost-effective for mid-sized orders (1 color prints)
Print Feel	Great feel when using dark colors inks. Good breathability with light color inks and large ink coverage	Great feel, soft and breathable	Great feel
Synthetic Materials	Certain colors and materials not recommended	Can be used on all materials	A great option for syntical materials
Vibrancy	Very Vibrant	Very Vibrant	Very Vibrant
Specialty Prints/Inks	Limited: Glow-in-the-Dark	No	Yes: Foil, Glitter, and more

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What is Direct to Film

DTF Transfers, which stands for Direct to Film Transfers, are an incredible new way of transfering any image onto any material or color without having to worry about technical printing specs you may have had to worry about in the past.

Every transfer is printed the same way with the same underbase. There are exceptions to this rule of course, but generally speaking, everything is the same on every material you transfer onto, making it much easier to have confidence that all transfers will adhere and appear as you desire on every order.

There is no limit to the color range, number of colors, or quantity that you can order in DTF transfers.

This wasn't possible with screen printing transfers because you needed to make sure that you were ordering the correct ink type for the garments you would be printing. It would also be quite cost prohibitive to order a small quantity of screen print transfers, especially when ordering a high color count. With DTF transfers, this is a thing of the past.

Washing Instructions

How to Machine Wash:

Turn your pressed shirt inside-out before washing.
Separate similar colors, weight, and textures. Make sure to not overfill the washer.
Use mild detergent with cold water on a gentle cycle.

Warm water, harsh detergents, and aggressive wash cycles can damage both the garment and the decoration itself.

How to Dry:

We recommend hang-drying on a plastic hanger, but a drier works fine if you follow the steps below.

Turn your pressed shirts inside-out before drying.
Separate similar colors, weight, and textures.
Use the lowest possible heat setting or Permanent Press.