Direct to Film Garment Printing | DTF

Direct to film or DTF printing is a type of branding where by artwork is printed onto a clear film using a special printer. This film passes through an adhesive powder which coats the film with glue. The film then passes through a shaker which removes excess glue. In the final steps the film passes through a heat cure to dry and set the print. Once cooled the artwork is cut out & then applied to the product using a heat press.

DTF Pros :

• equally suitable for small & large print runs
• ideal for artwork with lots of colours or fine detail
• less costly setup fees compared to screen printing

DTF Cons :

• coarse fabrics will produce variations in print output due to fabric texture
  
  

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Please keep in mind DTF printing is a multi-step print process involving several machines. It is likely when you receive your items that they may have a "bruise" around the print area. This is totally normal. After the first wash the bruise will reduce & in most cases disappear. 

To get a quote for DTF Printing via email :

• Simply send us a copy of your proposed logo / artwork
• Let us know what items you want branded & the approximate quantities
• We'll send you back an itemised quote
• Please note : we only brand on items that have been purchased from us
   

To get a quote for DTF Printing using the webstore :

• Add the products you are interested in to your cart
• Add the quantity of DTF Prints you require to your cart (you'll need one print for each product & placement)
• If the order requires new artwork, add one Branding Set Up Fee.
• Proceed to Checkout & select "I just need a quote" (no payment is required when this option is selected)
• Email us your artwork
• We'll send you back an itemised quote
• Please note : we only brand on items that have been purchased from us
  
  

Pricing & Minimums

Pricing for DTF Printing is determined by :

• The artwork size
• The quantity of the same print being run at any one time
  
  

Our first 6 price breaks by quantity are :

• 1-5 | 6-19 | 20-49 | 50-99 | 100-249 etc

Minimum Order Quantities :

• For new artwork : 1 garment or bag | 12 caps
• For repeat artwork : 1 garment or bag | 12 caps

Maximum Printable Area :

• 350mm wide x 450mm length 

Artwork Format :

• EPS is best but hi res TIFF is also OK

Artwork Approval Method : 

• For single units we will send you a digital mockup for approval once your order has been processed.
• For multiple units & bulk orders (where a branding setup fee has been applicable) we will prepare a print strike off for you on a swatch of fabric once your quote has been approved. A photo of your strike off will be emailed to you for approval or you can view the strike off in person in our Moorabbin showroom.
  
  

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