Audley DTF and Kornit DTG, through our production network
DTF and DTG Printing: Full Color, Any Quantity
We print full color apparel two ways. An Audley four head DTF printer at our Dallas production shop makes direct to film transfers that press onto almost any fabric, and Kornit DTG printers in our production network print straight onto cotton garments. No screens, no color limits and no minimum order.
- Audley S8074-3 DTF
- 4 Epson i3200 heads
- 24 in film
- Up to 26 sq m per hour
- Kornit Storm and Avalanche DTG
What it does
DTF (direct to film) prints your design in CMYK plus white onto a PET film, coats it with hot melt adhesive powder and cures it, all in one pass through the printer. The transfer is then heat pressed onto the garment. Because the print sits on the fabric instead of soaking in, DTF works on cotton, polyester, blends, performance fabric, fleece, nylon, canvas and denim, and it stays bright on dark garments without pretreatment.
The Audley S8074-3 at our Dallas production shop runs four Epson i3200-A1 printheads across 24 inch film at up to 26 square meters an hour, about 280 square feet. That speed is why we can ship most transfer orders the same business day and turn pressed garments in about three.
DTG (direct to garment) prints water based ink directly into the fibers of a cotton garment for the softest possible feel. The Kornit Storm HD6 and Avalanche HD6 printers in our production network pretreat and print in the same machine, which makes them ideal for soft, photo quality prints on cotton tees and hoodies.
Production equipment
Audley S8074-3 DTF printer
- Four Epson i3200-A1 printheads, CMYK plus white
- 24 in (60 cm) film width
- Up to 26 sq m (about 280 sq ft) of film per hour
- Prints, powders and cures in one pass, ready to cut and press
Kornit Storm HD6 and Avalanche HD6 DTG
- Direct to garment printing on cotton and cotton blends
- Built in pretreatment for light and dark garments
- Soft hand, photo quality prints
Pressing and curing
- Air Fusion heat press
- Adelco dual dryer for curing
Full list: production equipment.
Materials
- 100 percent cotton and cotton blends
- Polyester and performance fabric
- Tri-blends and 50/50 blends
- Fleece, hoodies and sweatshirts
- Nylon jackets and windbreakers
- Canvas totes and bags
- Denim and work wear
- Hats and caps (DTF)
DTG is best on high cotton garments. DTF covers everything else, including polyester jerseys and hats.
Sizes
- Film width
- 24 in on the printer
- Single transfers
- From 3 x 3 in up to 14 x 16 in
- Gang sheets
- 22 in wide, from 20 in to 200 in long
- Oversize prints
- Single transfers up to 14 x 16 in, larger on a gang sheet
Turnaround
- Transfers
- Orders placed before 2 PM Central usually ship the same business day
- Pressed garments
- 3 business days standard
- Rush
- 24 to 48 hours on most garment orders, quoted per order
- Local
- Dallas-Fort Worth pickup
Applications
Event and team tees
Full color designs for events, fundraisers and teams.
Sports jerseys
Names and numbers on polyester jerseys without cracking.
Business uniforms
Logos on tees, polos and jackets in any fabric.
Hats and bags
DTF transfers on caps, totes and backpacks.
Merch lines
Short runs and reorders for brands, bands and creators.
Transfers for your own press
Ready to press DTF transfers and gang sheets for print shops.
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How to order
- 1
Send your file and specs
Use our quote form to upload artwork (up to 10 files, 25 MB each) and tell us the material, size and quantity. No artwork yet? Our design team can build it.
- 2
Get a price and a proof
We reply with a firm price, usually within one business day, and a proof showing placement and size. Nothing runs until you approve it.
- 3
We produce and check it
Your job runs through our production network or our Dallas production shop, checked by the same team that quoted it.
- 4
Pickup or ship
Free local pickup in Dallas-Fort Worth, or tracked shipping anywhere in the United States.
What to send
PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI, sized to the print. CMYK or RGB are both fine; we color manage. For DTF the white layer is generated automatically. Tell us the garment, colors, sizes and quantities.
Upload files and request a quoteFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between DTF and DTG?
DTG prints ink directly into the fibers of a cotton garment for the softest feel. DTF prints onto a film that is heat pressed onto the garment, so it works on almost any fabric, including polyester, and stays bright on darks. We recommend the right one for your garment.
How durable are DTF prints?
Applied to spec, our transfers are rated for 100 or more home wash cycles without cracking or peeling, on cotton, blends and polyester.
Can I buy transfers and press them myself?
Yes. Order transfers by size or build a gang sheet, and use our application guide for press time, temperature and pressure.
Is there a minimum order?
No. One shirt or one transfer is fine, and per piece pricing drops with quantity.
What file should I send?
A transparent background PNG at 300 DPI, sized to the final print. Our design team can clean up or redraw art if needed.
How fast can I get my order?
Most transfer orders placed before 2 PM Central ship the same business day. Pressed garments are 3 business days standard, with 24 to 48 hour rush on most orders.
Full color apparel, no setup
Upload your art and tell us the garments and quantities. We recommend DTF or DTG and send a mockup.