DTF (Direct to Film) printing produces full-color designs, intricate details, and color gradients without a high minimum order. You can order one t-shirt as easily as a hundred. Since 2003, we have printed for small businesses, corporations, government agencies, and international clients, from a single gift tee to thousands of uniforms.
Our Service
We provide custom DTF printing services for a wide range of textile products: single t-shirts, community jackets, office polo uniforms, merchandise tote bags, and sports jerseys. DTF prints high-resolution designs onto special PET film, then transfers them onto fabric using hot-melt adhesive and industrial heat-press machines. The result is sharp prints, deep color, and a soft texture that feels comfortable to wear.
Over 20 years of experience have prepared us to handle a broad range of needs, from students printing a single t-shirt as a gift, to local fashion brands producing 50 hoodies for a collection launch, to government agencies ordering thousands of event uniforms. Our workflow standards stay the same: premium inks, calibrated machines, and quality control on every unit before packing.
Initial consultation is free, with no obligation to order. We make sure you understand every choice of fabric, print size, and finishing before you decide. Our team stays with you from the first brief until your order arrives in your hands.
Benefits & Purpose
Choosing DTF printing offers several advantages that are difficult to obtain from other print techniques, especially for modern needs that demand high flexibility:
- Works on nearly any fabric. Cotton, polyester, blends, denim, canvas, even synthetic leather. DTF is not limited to a single fiber type like sublimation or DTG.
- No high minimum order. You can order one unit with no separate setup fee, ideal for single-piece tees, brand prototypes, or personal gifts.
- Full color with sharp detail. Photos, gradients, intricate illustrations, and subtle shadow effects print with precision, matching the quality of digital prints.
- Great on dark fabrics. Thanks to the white ink underlayer, colors stay vivid and high-contrast on black, navy, or maroon garments.
- Soft & flexible texture. DTF prints stretch with the fabric, so they don't feel stiff or crack when pulled. Comfortable for daily wear.
- High durability. With proper curing, prints last hundreds of washes without fading or peeling.
This is why many SMEs, companies, and fashion brands choose DTF printing as the default method for merchandise production, uniforms, and made-to-order custom apparel.
Specifications & Options
Our DTF service flexes to your needs: print size, product type, and finishing. Here is a general overview of available options.
Common print sizes we produce:
| Print Position | Typical Size (cm) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Chest print | 10 x 10 or 12 x 12 | Brand logos, name badges, uniform identifiers |
| Wide chest print | A4 (21 x 29 cm) | Main casual t-shirt design, community jerseys |
| Full chest print | A3 (29 x 42 cm) | Large artwork, fashion brand illustrations |
| Back print | A3 or larger | Team names, sponsors, back-print illustrations |
| Sleeve print | 5 x 20 cm | Uniform accents, brand labels, trim lines |
| Cap print | 6 x 10 cm | Embroidery-look logos, custom snapback / trucker |
| Tote bag print | A4-A3 | Merchandise, event goodie bags, brand souvenirs |
Products we frequently print with DTF:
- Custom t-shirts and screen-printed tees in combed cotton, carded cotton, and cotton bamboo.
- Office polo shirts, work shirts, and employee uniforms.
- Varsity jackets, parachute jackets, hoodies, and crewnecks.
- Tote bags in canvas, blacu, or drill, a merchandise favorite.
- Caps including trucker, snapback, baseball, and bucket hats.
- Sports jerseys, community shirts, and fun-run apparel.
- Goodie bags, office souvenirs, and corporate hampers.
- Ride-hailing driver jackets and team vests.
Color options are matched to your brand identity palette. We accept color references in CMYK, RGB, or Pantone codes, with color calibration before mass production to maintain consistency across batches.
Price note: Final pricing is determined after we review print size, product type, quantity, and number of print points per unit. Send your full specifications and we send pricing details within 1x24 hours of receiving them.
DTF vs Other Printing Techniques
Many customers ask when DTF is best, and when another technique fits better. Here is a quick comparison to help you decide.
| Technique | Ideal Quantity | Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTF (Direct to Film) | 1 unit to thousands | Full color, any fabric, any garment color | Initial setup for complex designs takes time |
| Manual Screen Printing | 50+ units same motif | Very deep solid colors, economical at scale | Max around 6 colors, less detail for photos |
| Polyflex (Vinyl) | Single to dozens | Durable, deep block colors | 1-2 colors only, not ideal for gradients |
| Sublimation | Single to hundreds | Smooth result, ink soaks into fibers | Only on light-colored polyester |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | Single to dozens | Great on premium cotton | Limited to cotton, less durable on dark colors |
In many projects we combine techniques. For example, DTF for a high-detail chest logo paired with manual screen printing for a large back-print text in higher volume. For light, lightweight fabrics, see also our t-shirt screen printing or batik printing service for traditional motifs. We recommend the technique that fits your design, quantity, and timeline.
Who Is It For?
DTF printing is a versatile solution relevant to nearly any customer profile. Here are some of the segments we serve most often:
- SMEs & Local Fashion Brands. T-shirt, hoodie, and tote bag collections in flexible quantities without committing to large upfront stock.
- Corporates & Companies. Employee uniforms, event tees, annual hampers, and internal merchandise carrying brand logos and taglines.
- Communities & Organizations. Community shirts, alumni jackets, sports club jerseys, or event uniforms with custom identity designs.
- Schools & Universities. Class shirts, committee tees, student association jackets, and graduation or anniversary merchandise.
- Event Organizers & Wedding Planners. Committee shirts, guest souvenirs, goodie bag totes, and crew dress codes with tight deadlines.
- Personal & Gift Orders. Birthday gift tees, matching couple hoodies, or personal merchandise ordered as single pieces with no high MOQ.
Whatever your segment, we adjust fabric type, print size, and finishing to your purpose so every part of your budget is well spent.
Order Process
We design the ordering flow so you can focus on your ideas and events, not on production logistics.
- Initial consultation (free). Reach out via WhatsApp, phone, or email. Share your product type, quantity, fabric, and deadline.
- Material & specification selection. We recommend the t-shirt or product type, print size, and number of print points most efficient for your budget.
- Design & mock-up. Send your design file (AI, CDR, PDF, PSD, or 300 dpi PNG). No design? Our team develops it from scratch. We share a digital mock-up for approval before production.
- Approval & down payment. Once you approve the mock-up and pricing, production begins after down payment confirmation.
- Production. Estimated 2-4 working days for small orders, 5-10 days for larger orders. Rush production is available for urgent needs.
- Quality control. Each unit is checked (print position, color sharpness, ink adhesion, and finishing neatness) before packing.
- Delivery. We ship throughout Indonesia via trusted logistics partners, with neat packaging so products arrive in perfect condition. International shipping is available on request.
You get an update at every step, so you always know your order's status without following up.
Caring for Your DTF Prints
To keep your DTF prints long-lasting and the colors vivid, here are some care tips we share with our customers:
- Wait 24 hours after receiving the product before the first wash so the ink fully bonds to the fibers.
- Wash in cold or room-temperature water with a mild detergent. Avoid bleach and harsh cleaning agents.
- Turn garments inside out before washing so the print surface does not rub directly against other fabrics in the machine.
- Dry inside-out in the shade. Prolonged direct sunlight can accelerate color fading.
- Iron on the back of the fabric or use a press cloth. Never iron directly over the DTF print area.
- Avoid high-heat tumble dryers. Air-dry naturally for the longest print lifespan.
With these simple care steps, your DTF prints can last for years and remain comfortable to wear.
Why Choose Us
- 20+ years of experience (since 2003) handling printing and screen-printing services for clients from small businesses to national institutions.
- Trusted by local and international government agencies. We apply the same quality standard to every customer, regardless of order scale.
- Free design consultation. We refine artwork, help choose fabrics, and keep color composition consistent.
- No high minimum order. Single units welcome, thousands also ready, with competitive wholesale pricing for bulk production.
- Premium inks & materials. The textile inks we use have passed colorfastness and adhesion tests across a wide range of fabrics.
- Industrial DTF & heat-press equipment. Temperature, pressure, and press timing are calibrated for maximum ink adhesion on every unit.
- Fast production. 2-4 working days for small orders, 5-10 days for larger orders, with rush production for urgent needs.
- Strict quality control. Every unit is inspected before shipping: print sharpness and finishing neatness.
- Safe nationwide delivery across Indonesia via trusted logistics partners, with international shipping on request.
- One-stop service. Also order custom t-shirts, political party shirts, ride-hailing driver jackets, merchandise tote bags, or souvenir tumblers from the same place.
We give every order the same standard of care, from a single gift t-shirt to thousands of corporate uniforms.
Service Variants
We run DTF across many product types and order sizes. These are the variants we handle most:
- Single T-Shirts — one-off prints with no minimum order.
- Hoodies — durable prints on thick fleece.
- Football Jerseys — back numbers and names on dryfit fabric.
- Futsal Jerseys — full team sets with sponsors and club logos.
- Family Gatherings — matching shirts for family events and reunions.
- Fashion SMEs — small-batch clothing line production.
- High School Uniforms — class and graduating-year shirts.
- Campaign T-Shirts — fast high-volume runs for campaign teams.
- Company T-Shirts — staff uniforms and internal merchandise.
Free Consultation
Want to discuss DTF printing specifications? We support you from design concept to delivery. Contact the Angga Print team now for a free consultation and a quote for your custom t-shirts, uniforms, or brand merchandise.
