Direct to Film Printing
Direct to Film (DTF) printing is a great alternative to screen printing if you are looking to place a smaller order. We do not have a minimum piece order for DTF printing. They can also be a more cost effective alternative for full color designs on smaller orders compared to traditional screen printing.
They are best used for specialty garments that cannot be screen printed directly, such as hats and some specific materials.
We also like to use them for individual personalization such as names and jersey numbers.
DTF printing can withstand 50+ washes with proper care.
When sending us your design it is important that you send us the best possible image file. If the file you send us is poor quality, additional art fees may apply to make your image print quality.
We prefer vector files such as,
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Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
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Encapsulated PostScript (.eps)
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Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg)
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Portable Document Format (.pdf)
But we can also work with large, high quality raster (pixel) images such as,
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Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
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Tagged Image File Format (.tiff)
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Portable Network Graphics (.png)
If you are sending us a raster image, make sure it is at least 10 inches wide at 300 dpi. This will result in the best possible print.
.Jpg images are not ideal for printing because this file type is highly compressed. If you do send us a .jpg image, additional art fees may apply.
For more in-depth information, see our art requirements page.
Artwork Requirements
Screen Printing
About Our Ordering Process
Build a Quote
For screen printing, our minimum order is 24 pieces per design. If you are looking to order less than 24 pieces, we recommend going with DTF printing. We also need a high quality file of your final design. Check out the section above to see what our requirements are.
Not sure what you want to order? We are here to help!
Approve Mockup
We will send you a digital mock up of your artwork on your chosen garments. It is your responsibility to verify garment styles and colors, ink colors and ink type, and design placement and size for accuracy.
*We do not offer printed samples. If you want to see the print before we start production, you can request a press check. Please note that this will slow production times.
Invoice & Payment
Once all the details are sorted out, we will send you the invoice. We ask for full payment upfront, at least 2 weeks before due date. If your order is paid less than 2 weeks before the due date, your order will be considered a rush order. Rush orders are subject to an additional 25% of the order total. Please let us know if you need your order by a specific date and we will accommodate it accordingly.
Order Begins
Once your invoice has been paid, your order is added to our production schedule. Our turnaround time is typically 2 weeks from receipt of payment. During busier times it could take longer. We will communicate with you when we expect your order to be completed.
We Run the Presses
Your artwork is prepped, films are printed, screens are burned, and finally, your garments are printed.
Pickup/Shipping
Your order is ready! You can come pick up your order from our shop or we will ship it to you as discussed when the order was placed.
*Please note that customers are responsible for shipping costs and shipping time is not included in production turnaround time.