Direct-to-Film Printing
No screens. No minimums. Full-color apparel printing for detailed artwork, smaller orders, and mixed garment styles.
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Unlimited Colors. Unlimited Possibilities.
Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is one of the most flexible decoration options we offer. Unlike traditional screen printing, DTF does not require screens for each color — making it a strong choice for full-color artwork, smaller runs, detailed graphics, and mixed apparel orders.
DTF works on cotton, polyester, blends, and performance fabrics with no minimums, so you can order exactly what you need without a bulk commitment.
- Custom t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and business apparel
- Event shirts, team gear, school apparel, and fundraiser orders
- Full-color logos, detailed designs, and short-run custom orders
- Mixed garment styles or colors in a single order
When Should You Choose DTF Printing?
DTF printing is a great fit when your design has multiple colors, gradients, fine details, or artwork that would be expensive or complicated to screen print.
- ✓Your design has multiple colors, gradients, or fine detail
- ✓You need a small order — DTF has no minimums
- ✓You are ordering mixed garment styles or colors
- ✓Your artwork would be expensive or complex to screen print
- ✓You want shirts, hoodies, or crewnecks with the same full-color design
- ✓You are unsure whether screen printing is the right fit
Not sure which decoration method to choose? Tell us what you are making, how many pieces you need, and when you need them. We will recommend the best option.
Help Me Choose the Right Print MethodDTF Printing vs. Screen Printing
Order Size
DTF
Any quantity — no minimums
Screen Printing
Best value at 24+ pieces
Design Complexity
DTF
Full-color, gradients, fine detail
Screen Printing
Bold, simple color designs
Garment Mix
DTF
Multiple styles and colors in one order
Screen Printing
Usually one style or color
Durability
DTF
Soft, flexible, and long-lasting
Screen Printing
Durable for bulk runs
Best For
DTF
Short runs, full-color, mixed orders
Screen Printing
Bulk apparel, events, uniforms
Both options can create great custom apparel. The right choice depends on your design, quantity, garment type, timeline, and budget. Learn more about screen printing →
Professional Equipment. Consistent Results.
We print on a professional-grade Velox DTF printer — purpose-built for production quality and color accuracy. DTF excels for branded apparel and business wear, producing crisp, vibrant logos that hold up through repeated washing across polos, t-shirts, hoodies, and workwear.
Most custom apparel orders are completed within 10–14 days after proof approval. Have a design ready or need help creating one? Artwork preparation is included at no charge.
- No screen setup — ideal for short runs, one-offs, and mixed orders
- Complex logos with fine lines and gradients print cleanly
- Pairs with screen printing or embroidery for multi-method orders
- Graphic design and artwork prep included at no charge
Need DTF Transfers Instead?
In addition to full-service DTF apparel printing, JCA offers DTF gang sheet printing for customers who want to decorate their own items.
Gang sheets are the best option when you already have your own shirts, hoodies, bags, or other compatible items and want to press the designs yourself. JCA prints the transfers — you apply them with your own heat press.
Order DTF Gang SheetsCommon Uses
- →Small business apparel projects
- →Event or team transfers
- →Customers pressing their own items
Pricing & Availability
DTF gang sheets are printed 22 inches wide and priced by the linear inch. Add one design or fill the sheet with multiple logos, names, numbers, sleeve prints, left-chest designs, or different sizes. Pickup and shipping are available, and most orders are printed next day depending on artwork readiness and order size.
No Minimums. No Limits.
Whether it's one piece or a thousand, DTF delivers full-color results on virtually any garment. Tell us about your project and we'll handle the rest.
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