2-in-1 running shorts
Made to order · DTF
Direct-to-film transfers
DTF
Full-colour artwork printed onto film and pressed onto the garment. No colour limit, on cotton, polyester and blends.
At a glance
- No colour limit
- Any fabric
- Soft, thin film
- Proof first
01 · How it works
DTF,step by step.
01
Print film
Artwork printed in colour plus a white layer onto PET film.
02
Powder
Adhesive powder applied over the wet ink.
03
Cure
Heated so the powder melts into a flexible backing.
04
Press & peel
Pressed onto the garment, then the film is peeled away.
02 · Best for
Where it works best.
Washed pullover hoodie
Made to order · Tonal embroidery
Performance scuba hoodie
Made to order · Heat transfer
03 · Artwork
What to send us.
Guidance, not hard limits. Every file is checked and you're told if something needs changing.
- Files
- PNG with a transparent background
- Colours
- Unlimited, including gradients
- Detail
- Fine detail holds well
- Print size
- Confirmed per placement
Placement
Where it can go.
Back placements (full back, nape, yoke) are confirmed on your proof.
- Left chest
- Centre chest
- Sleeve
- Hood
- Hem
- Full front
- Left chest
- Centre chest
- Sleeve
- Hood
- Hem
- Full front
Compare
Compared.
| DTF | DTG | Screen printing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Full-colour art, any fabric | Photo prints on cotton | Bold designs in volume |
| Feel | Thin, flexible film | Soft, in the fabric | Ink on the surface |
| Colours | Unlimited | Unlimited | Spot colours |
| Fabric | Cotton, poly, blends, nylon | Cotton and high-cotton blends | Cotton, blends, some poly |
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How is DTF different from DTG?
DTF prints onto film and presses it on, so it works on almost any fabric. DTG prints straight into cotton for a softer feel.
Will it crack?
A properly pressed transfer flexes with the fabric. Wash inside out and don't iron the print.
Does it work on polyester sportswear?
Yes, that's one of its strengths.
Is DTF good for small runs?
Yes. There are no screens, so many colours cost the same as one.
Request a quote
Start your run.
Tell us what you need: products, quantities, sizes, branding and your target date. Every order is quoted individually.
- One contact person from brief to delivery
- A sample to approve before bulk
- Quoted individually