Top Questions About DTF Printing Answered
🎨 What Is DTF Printing?
DTF stands for Direct-to-Film printing, a process where your design is printed onto a special PET film, coated with adhesive powder, and then transferred onto fabric using heat. It’s a modern, versatile method for printing custom apparel, and it works on nearly any fabric — cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, and more.
❓ Top Questions About DTF Printing (With Straightforward Answers)
1. How is DTF different from screen printing or DTG?
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Screen printing uses stencils and ink, making it ideal for large, simple designs.
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DTG (Direct-to-Garment) prints directly onto fabric, but only works well on white and light-colors synthetic garments. Images fade rather quickly.
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DTF prints on film and transfers to any fabric with high detail and color vibrancy. It’s great for short AND long runs, complex designs, and fast turnaround.
2. What types of clothing can you print on with DTF?
DTF printing is compatible with nearly all garment types:
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T-shirts (cotton or poly blends)
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Hoodies and sweatshirts
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Performance wear (polyester)
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Tote bags, hats, and more (nylon, etc)
If it can take heat and has a flat surface, DTF can likely print on it.
3. Does DTF printing last after washing?
Yes. When applied and cured properly, DTF prints are highly durable, holding up to 50+ washes without fading, cracking, or peeling. The print stays soft and flexible — ideal for long-term wear. With our PSPC FiberFuse™ process, WE GUARANTEE that our artwork will outlast the garment it's printed on, period.
4. Is there a minimum order for DTF printing?
No. That’s one of the biggest advantages. Whether you need 1 shirt or 10,000, DTF is perfect for:
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Small business merch
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Fundraisers
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Events
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One-off gifts or samples
5. How fast is turnaround for DTF orders?
At Paper Street Print Co in Blairstown, most DTF orders are ready in just a few days — often faster than screen printing, especially for small batches.
6. Can you print white ink with DTF?
Yes. Also, DTF printing includes a white underbase, which allows vibrant, full-color designs on dark garments. This makes it ideal for logos, gradients, and photo prints.
7. Is DTF printing more expensive?
For short runs or detailed, multi-color prints, DTF is more cost-effective than screen printing. There's no setup cost, and you don’t pay extra per color.
For very large orders of simple designs, PSPC ensures that our prices are the same, if not better, than screen printing, per unit AND - DTF provides more flexibility.
📍 Local DTF Printing in Blairstown, NJ
At Paper Street Print Co, we specialize in high-quality DTF printing for customers across Blairstown, Stroudsburg, Hackettstown, Easton, and the surrounding 50-mile area. Our process is 100% in-house, with:
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No minimums
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Fast turnaround
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High-detail, full-color printing
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Friendly local service
🚀 Got More Questions?
We’re happy to help. Whether you’re a nonprofit, business, artist, or school, our team is here to guide you through the printing process.