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Direct-to-film printing delivers full-color, photo-quality results on any garment with zero minimums. Perfect for small runs, complex artwork, and one-off pieces.
DTF stands for Direct-to-Film. Your design is printed onto a special film using full-color ink, then a powder adhesive is applied and cured. The transfer is then heat-pressed directly onto your garment.
The result is a vibrant, soft, full-color print with no color limitations and no need for screens. Because there's no setup cost per color, DTF is extremely cost-effective for small quantities and complex artwork.
DTF works on virtually any garment color — no white underbase needed — and produces crisp, detailed results even on small text and fine lines. Every DTF order at Badger is backed by our lifetime decoration guarantee.
Tell us your quantity, garment, and share your artwork or idea.
You receive pricing and a digital proof within 1 business day.
We print your design onto film, apply adhesive, and heat press onto your garment.
Pick up in Logan or we ship directly to you anywhere in the US.
Order one piece or a thousand. DTF has no minimum quantity — ideal for samples, personalized items, and small custom runs.
Full-color printing with no per-color pricing. Photographs, gradients, and complex multi-color artwork cost the same as a simple design.
Light or dark — DTF prints equally well on any garment color without requiring a white underbase, which keeps your costs lower on dark apparel.
Every DTF order is backed by our lifetime decoration guarantee. If it fades, cracks, or peels — we make it right, free of charge.
No — DTF has no minimum order. You can order a single piece. This makes it ideal for samples, one-offs, or small personalized runs where screen printing's 12-piece minimum doesn't work.
Both produce excellent results in different ways. DTF excels at full color, photographic detail, and fine lines. Screen printing produces a slightly softer hand feel and is more cost-effective at high volumes. For most customers the quality difference is minimal and both are backed by our lifetime guarantee.
Yes — DTF works equally well on light and dark garments. Unlike screen printing, it doesn't require a white underbase on dark fabrics, which keeps costs lower for dark-colored apparel.
DTF transfers are very durable when properly cared for. We recommend washing inside out in cold water and avoiding high heat in the dryer. With proper care, DTF prints last as long as the garment — and every order is covered by our lifetime guarantee.
A high-resolution PNG with a transparent background is ideal for DTF. We also accept PDF, AI, and EPS files. If you need help preparing your artwork, our team can assist.
Choose DTF when you need fewer than 12 pieces, have complex full-color artwork, need multiple variations in one order, or want to test a design before committing to a larger screen print run. Not sure? Just ask — we'll point you to the right method.
