Expand your business with DTF printing

Use DTF printing for rich colors, fine details and reliable quality on almost any fabric - ideal for sophisticated designs and diverse product ranges.

A woman wearing a black sweatshirt that says good energy club.
Nahaufnahme eines Druckkopfes einer DTF Druckmaschine in Bewegung mit farbenfrohem Druckmotiv

What are the advantages of DTF printing?

  • Versatility: DTF works on almost any material, from cotton and polyester to blended fabrics.
  • Durability: The prints are extremely robust and can withstand many washes.
  • High color intensity: Rich, vibrant colors on light and dark textiles.
  • High level of detail: Razor-sharp motifs, fine contours and tiny fonts with outstanding precision.

How does DTF printing work?

1. Your design is first printed on a special transfer film. A special adhesive powder ensures that the print later adheres perfectly to the textile.

2. The printed film is transferred to the desired garment using heat and pressure - without any pre-treatment.

The result: bright colors, razor-sharp details and a long-lasting print - on almost any fabric, whether cotton, polyester or blended fabric.

Nahaufnahme eines bunten Löwenkopfes auf scharzem Textil

What kind of motifs is DTF printing suitable for?

DTF is suitable if:

  • Your design contains small fonts, fine lines or detail work
  • You want to print on difficult materials such as polyester, nylon or caps
  • You use a lot of open spaces or lightly placed motifs
  • You do not want to pre-treat the textiles

DTF is less suitable if:

  • The motif is to be printed over a large area and almost the entire surface
  • You prefer a very soft, fabric-like feel
  • Your design consists of dense color areas or gradients
  • Comfort is particularly important for large prints
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is DTF printing?

DTF (direct-to-film) printing is an innovative textile printing process in which the motif is first printed on a special transfer film and then transferred to the textile. The result: long-lasting, color-intensive prints with a high level of detail - even on difficult fabrics.

What are the advantages of DTF over DTG?

Compared to classic DTG printing, DTF offers:

- More material variety - including polyester, nylon, etc.
- Rich colors & sharp details
- Better wash resistance
- No pre-treatment necessary
- Also ideal for dark fabrics

Für wen eignet sich DTF-Druck besonders?

DTF is ideal for:

- Start-ups and small brands in e-commerce
- Influencers with merch projects
- Freelancers & designers with their own collections
- Anyone who wants high-quality print-on-demand without stock & risk

Wie haltbar sind DTF-Drucke?

DTF prints impress with their high wash resistance (up to 60 °C), elastic print surface and abrasion resistance - ideal for durable everyday products.

Welche Produkte können bedruckt werden?

Our range includes T-shirts, hoodies, bags, caps and many other textiles. DTF is suitable for almost all materials - even those that DTG does not reliably cover.

Bietet ihr auch Fulfillment & White-Label an?

Yes, Shirtigo offers you fully automated print-on-demand fulfillment including white label shipping. No minimum quantities, no warehousing - we produce & ship for you in your name.

Wo produziert Shirtigo die DTF-Drucke?

Our entire production takes place in Germany. This allows us to guarantee high quality standards, short shipping routes and fair conditions.

Wie starte ich mit DTF-Druck bei Shirtigo?

Simply create a free account, create products with your own designs or connect your store (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.) and get started right away.

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Do you have any questions?

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