DTF transfers for small runs and full-color art
Under 48 shirts, or art with photos and gradients, screens get expensive. Direct-to-film (DTF) transfers solve that. The transfers are produced by a Carson City, Nevada partner and pressed in Battle Born Clothing's shop in Yerington. We do not print DTF in-house, and we say so. Priced per job.
When DTF is the right call
- 12 to 47 shirts with a logo that would need two or more screens
- Full-color art: photos, gradients, dozens of colors
- Mixed garments and fabrics in one small order (cotton, polyester, blends)
- A handful of one-off names or numbers
When screen print is the right call
- 48 or more pieces with 1 to 3 solid colors
- Soft-hand water-based or discharge looks
- Anything that will be reordered in volume
What it costs
Quoted per job, because the transfer price depends on the print size and count. There are no screens or setup fees. Send the art and the quantity and we price it the same business day, and we tell you if screen print would be cheaper. See pricing.
How it holds up
A DTF transfer pressed at the right temperature and time lasts well on cotton and polyester, with a slightly heavier hand than a water-based print. Our settings guide is on the main site: https://battlebornclothing.com/blogs/custom-apparel-guides-screen-printing-embroidery-dtf-tips/how-to-press-dtf-transfers-heat-press-settings
Questions
Do you print DTF yourselves?
No. The transfers come from DTF Tribe in Carson City, Nevada. We press them in-house and stand behind the finished shirt.
Is there a minimum for DTF?
No. One shirt is a normal order.
Can I mix DTF and screen print in one order?
Yes. We will tell you which pieces go which way and why.