Direct-to-Film
Versatile Full-Color DTF Printing by Tri-Arts
Tri-Arts offers Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing for custom apparel with bright colors, fine detail, and excellent flexibility. DTF is a great choice for smaller orders, full-color artwork, detailed designs, and garments that may not be ideal for traditional screen printing or DTG.
Best Uses for DTF
Best Uses for DTF
Best Uses for DTF
DTF is a great choice for:
- Small to medium quantity orders
- Full-color or highly detailed artwork
- Logos with gradients, shading, or many colors
- Cotton, polyester, blends, and many other fabrics
- Mixed garment styles within the same order
- Short runs and reorders
Why Choose DTF?
Best Uses for DTF
Best Uses for DTF
Unlike screen printing, DTF does not require separate screens for each color. This makes it efficient for detailed artwork and lower quantities while still producing vibrant, durable results on a wide variety of garments.
Pros
- Excellent full-color detail
- Works on many fabric types
- Great for smaller quantities
- Bright colors on light and dark garments
- No screen setup required
- Easy to reproduce detailed designs and reorders
Cons
- The transfer can have more of a surface feel than DTG or some screen prints
- Large solid designs may feel heavier on the garment
- Screen printing is often more economical for larger quantities
- Not always the best choice when a very soft print feel is the priority
Not sure whether DTF, DTG, screen printing, or another decoration method is right for your project? Tri-Arts can recommend the best option based on your artwork, garment, quantity, and budget.