A simplified illustration. Your material and design determine the production steps.
What is direct-to-film printing?
DTF starts with a full-color design printed onto transfer film. An adhesive layer allows the design to bond to a garment with a heat press. It is useful for detailed artwork and small runs.
Print, prepare, press
The transfer is printed and prepared, then positioned on the garment. Heat and pressure apply the design. The film is peeled according to the transfer’s requirements, followed by any required finishing press.
DTF or embroidery?
DTF reproduces printed artwork with a flatter finish. Embroidery builds the design out of thread. If a design has many small color changes, we can compare a printed version with a simplified embroidered version.
Send the best artwork you have
Vector artwork or a high-resolution image at the intended print size gives us more to work with. A screenshot may need cleanup. Tell us the placement and desired dimensions as well as sending the file.
Transfers or finished apparel?
Tell us whether you need transfers to apply yourself or apparel decorated by our shop. Those are different products. We confirm the material and application requirements before quoting.
What affects the price?
The print dimensions, number of placements, quantity, garment and artwork preparation affect pricing. Stitch Monkeys offers DTF without an order minimum.
Care and durability
Follow the garment label and the care guidance provided with your order. Avoid direct ironing on the print. Material and washing conditions affect how any decoration wears over time.