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What evenis DTF?AND WHY IT WINS

DTF means full-color, ultra-soft prints that press onto just about any fabric — no weeding, no minimums, no plastic feel. Here's how it works, in plain English.

  • ★ no minimums
  • vibrant full color
  • any fabric
  • Wichita & Derby, KS
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DTF, in plain English

DTF stands for Direct to Film. We print your design — full color, photo-real — onto a special film, lock it in with a powder adhesive, then heat-press it straight onto your garment.

That's it. The result is a soft, stretchy, vibrant print that bonds into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a cheap sticker.

let's settle this

DTF vs vinyl vs screen print

The deal TMF DTF Vinyl (HTV) Screen Print
Colors Unlimited — vibrant, full-color gradients One color per cut layer A screen per color — adds up fast
Fabrics Cotton, poly, blends — light & dark Most, but layers add weight Best on cotton
Minimums None — one piece or a thousand Low High — needs bulk to pay off
Hand feel Ultra-soft (screen-print soft with Color Knockout + Halftones) Rubbery & heavy on detailed art Soft & classic — the OG
Fine detail Tiny text, thin lines, gradients Limited — every shape weeded by hand Good, but photos are tough
Setup cost $0 — no setup fees Low High — screens + setup per job
Turnaround Same day — order by 1pm Slow for complex art Days to weeks

Running thousands of the exact same one-color design? Screen print can win on price at huge volume — and we'll tell you straight. For everything else — full color, small runs, fast turnaround — DTF wins, no contest.

why ours doesn't suck

Pressed to last. Calibrated to obsess.

TMFPrints was built by someone who spent months obsessing over machine calibration, color profiles, and print quality — so you don't have to. We haven't had a shirt fail us yet.

  • Screen-Print FeelColor Knockout + Halftones
  • Accurate Colorscalibrated print profile
  • 50+ Wash Cyclestested, not promised
ridiculously easy

From file to fire in 3 steps

  1. Build or upload your gang sheet

    Pack your designs onto one sheet with our builder, or upload one you already made. You pay for the space — not per design.

  2. We print + ship same day

    Order by 1pm and it ships the same day — 1–3 business days otherwise. Local? Pick it up in Wichita or Derby.

  3. Press it on

    Heat press, peel, done. New to pressing? A bad press is the #1 reason a good transfer fails — follow our guide first.

    See pressing instructions →
still wondering?

DTF questions, answered

Does DTF crack or peel?

Not when it's pressed right. Ours are wash-tested past 50+ cycles and bond into the fabric, not on top of it. Follow our pressing guide and it'll outlast the shirt.

What fabrics can I press DTF onto?

Cotton, polyester, blends, canvas, fleece — light and dark garments alike. If you can heat-press it, DTF will likely stick.

Is there a minimum order?

Nope. One transfer or a thousand — same quality either way. That's the whole point of a gang sheet.

Can I get DTF transfers near me in Wichita?

Yep — we're Wichita and Derby's local DTF shop. Order online for nationwide shipping, or pick up locally if you're in the area.

How fast can I get my transfers?

Order before 1pm and we ship the same day. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days.

What's a gang sheet, anyway?

One big sheet packed with multiple designs so you get the most print out of every square inch — and pay less per piece. Drag, drop, and size your art in the builder, or upload a sheet you've already made. New to it? Read How to Build a Gang Sheet.

Ready to print something that actually lasts?

Build your sheet, we print it, you press it. Order by 1pm and it ships the same day.

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