Tips & Info

We primarily use DTF Transfer for our shirt designs, for a multitude reasons related to quality and product satisfaction, that we have learned during our years of perfecting our craft.

DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer is a method where a design is printed onto a special film using special inks, then covered with adhesive powder, heat-cured, and pressed onto a shirt using a heat press. The ink sticks to the shirt, creating a full-color design that sits on top of the fabric — kind of like a soft, flexible sticker that becomes part of the material.

Why DTF is often better than sublimation:

1. Works on any fabric color or type – DTF can be used on cotton, polyester, blends, dark shirts, and light shirts. Sublimation only works well on light-colored polyester - Not Cotton!
   
2. Brighter, more solid colors – Because the ink sits on the fabric, colors stay bold and vibrant, even on dark materials.
   
3. Durable and washable – DTF prints hold up well through many washes without fading or cracking.
   
4. No special coating needed – The shirt doesn’t need to be treated first, making DTF simpler for many designs.
   
5. Fine details and gradients – It handles detailed artwork and colorful graphics very well.
   

In short:

👉 DTF = versatile, bright, durable, and works on any shirt. We prefer the quality of cotton over polyester.

👉 Sublimation = great for light polyester, but limited otherwise.