DTF PRINTING PERTH

Perfect for branded merch like caps, picnic rugs, cooler bags, and other accessories.

Allows branding consistency across a range of apparel items like hi vis vests and jackets, aprons, outerwear and industry-specific garments.

A great option for adding customisations like names or numbers to uniforms and party favours.

DTF is an excellent choice for small to medium batch printing with no minimum quantity requirements. The wide range of fabric types that are suitable for the DTF process means there is a huge variety of garment and accessory items to choose from. You also ensure colour consistency by using the same printing method for all items in your order.

DTF prints are dry before application allowing us to apply your logo onto difficult areas that require precise alignment. This includes small sections on bags, caps, shorts, and accessories that are not suitable for traditional screenprinting. DTF transfers can also be applied to a range of fabrics that DTG printing is not suitable for like polyester, fleece, and nylon.

Our Ink Giant roll-to-roll DTF printer uses CMYK colours (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) plus an extended colour range of Orange, Red, Green and Blue allowing for a larger colour gamut and delivering brighter, bolder and more vibrant colours than a straight CMYK DTF printer

Our expanded ink range, coupled with 1400dpi Epson print heads, handles fine detail, subtle gradients, and complex colour transitions easily. DTF allows your full-colour design to be digitally printed and replicated across a broad merchandise collection outside of traditional cotton-based garments.

With premium DTF film, quality ink, and the correct application technique, DTF prints can resist cracking, fading and peeling even after multiple washes. Through rigorous testing and refinement of technique, the fabric printer has developed a process that produces the most durable DTF prints on the market.

With the correct application and premium materials, DTF prints can resist cracking, fading and peeling even after multiple washes. We have rigorously tested our products and refined our techniques to produce the most durable DTF prints on the market.

Although both decoration methods involve thermo-adhesion, direct-to-film printing and sublimation are entirely different processes. The sublimation method uses a digitally printed dye that can only be transferred onto white polyester fabrics. It is generally used for sporting garments and all-over-print designs due to the weightlessness of the print, leaving the garment breathable. DTF transfers, on the other hand, do add ink weight to the garment but have the ability to be applied on different coloured garments and to wide range of fabrics and product types.

No, a normal inkjet printer cannot print onto DTF PET film. DTF printers use specialty ink, rip software, and thermo-adhesive powders that have been customised for the DTF process.

DTF Transfers sit on top of the fabric secured with thermo-adhesive. If designs with large areas of high solid ink volume are applied to thin fabrics, they can occasionally have a sticker-like feel. Our expert staff can advise you on which decoration method is best suited to your artwork and garment.

If made or applied incorrectly with non-commercial materials and equipment, DTF transfers can crack and peel off garments. However, when processed correctly, printed on high-quality PET film, and applied with a commercial heat press, DTF transfers can be as durable as DTG and last many washes.

As a full-service company, we do not offer printed film transfers without garments. To ensure we provide the highest quality product, we have extensively tested the garments and accessories we offer for DTF transfer application. Plenty of online vendors provide a transfer-only service that requires you to apply yourself. However, be warned: a commercial heat press is required to achieve the correct heat and pressure for the application. Our staff is properly trained in this area to give you peace of mind when purchasing.

DTF is cheaper than screen printing on small to medium-sized orders with multi-coloured designs. However, screen printing is still king when it comes to larger orders due to lower ink costs, and the machine's capability to produce large print quantities per hour.

DTF printing is ideal for a large number of garment types & promotional items including

Apparel: T-shirts, Tanks, Hoodies, Polos
Uniform: Workwear & Hi Vis Safety Wear  
Bags: Gym Bags, Tote bags, backpacks, bum bags & laptop sleeves.
Headwear: Caps and bucket hats
Accessories: Aprons, Blankets, Flags
Sportswear: Custom Names & Numbers for playing Jerseys and shorts.

Production Times
You will have the option to select your production time in the online designer.

Same Day Express: - 24HR
Available for black & white Tees only, in a range of tees, long sleeves, and tanks shown under the ‘Same Day Production’ category. All other rush-order items may be subject to a $25 airbag fee if higher quantities are needed.

Rush Order: 2- 3 DAYS
Available for most products in Black and White only.
 
Standard: 4 - 14 DAYS
Standard production on non-inventory items that require the stock to be ordered in.
 
Australian Postage
There are no guarantees for delivery times; the guide below is only for reference.

Express Post: Overnight to 3 Days, depending on your location

Parcel Post: 3 to 7 days, depending on your location

Please note: During periods of high demand the Express 24HR & Rush Order 2-3 day service may not be available, we will notify you if there are any issues.

Depending on the artwork you wish to print, there are optimal file formats that will deliver the best quality print of your design. Once your file is uploaded, our designer tool will prompt you with Green (High Quality), Yellow (Mid Quality), or Red (Low Quality) warnings where relevant. Low-quality images will look pixelated once printed; the severity of this depends on the detail in your design.

High-resolution graphics (300dpi) are always best for full colour graphic elements and photographs, preferably supplied as either transparent .PNG or rasterised .JPG, .TIF, and .BMP files.

Vector files (.EPS, .PDF, .CDR) are ideal for logos and scalable designs with intricate linework. After you have uploaded the vector, our online design tool allows you to adjust the colours in your design to suit the garment you have chosen.

The ideal file type and specification can vary depending on both the style of artwork you are printing and the chosen decoration method but it's always best to provide us with the highest resolution file you have available. Check out our Artwork Specs but if you're unsure just ask our expert staff!