DTF Printing on Workwear

What is DTF Printing?

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing creates sharp, vibrant, long-lasting designs applied directly to garments. It’s perfect for detailed logos, gradients, and bright colours.

As its name suggests, Direct To Film printing is full colour printing on a sheet of film which is then applied to the fabric by heat transfer. For those asking, what is DTF printing or what does DTF print mean, it’s a modern digital method that uses a direct to film printer to create a high-quality print that is then transferred to garments.

It is a relatively new technique which is gaining ground within digital textile printing because it can be applied on any surface: cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, among others.

We highly recommend it for companies that want a durable print with good visibility on their uniforms. Also for clothing brands that need the versatility of vinyl or transfer, but with the durability of screen printing.

The feel is very similar to vinyl printing, but the advantage of direct to film printing is that there’s no need to ‘chop’ excess material, and it has better durability and rebound. If you’ve ever wondered, can you use sublimation ink for DTF printing, you can’t; DTF requires specific ink for adhesion and quality.