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Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing — What to Expect

What is DTF printing

Markful offers advanced Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing on select apparel and promotional items, giving you full-color designs with professional quality and durability.

  • A modern, full-color print method that produces vibrant, high-resolution graphics.

  • Soft, flexible hand feel—not thick or plasticky.

  • Built to last: resists cracking, peeling, and fading through repeated washes.

How It Works

  1. Your design is printed in full color onto a special transfer film.

  2. The film is heat-pressed onto the garment.

  3. The result is a sharp, long-lasting print that stays comfortable wear after wear.

Why Choose DTF

  • Great for complex, multicolor art: Handles photo-like images and gradients without extra setup.

  • Better feel than traditional transfers: Smoother, more detailed, and more durable than typical vinyl/plastisol transfers.

  • Consistent results: Excellent color accuracy across reorders.

Standard Print Area (Shirts)

  • Front chest print area: up to 10" wide × 8" high

  • Artwork scales proportionally to fit the max width/height based on your logo/design.

Artwork Guidelines

  • Accepted formats: PDF (preferred), PNG, JPG

  • Resolution: 300 DPI at final print size for best results

  • Backgrounds: Provide a transparent background when needed (PNG/PDF).

  • Avoid low-res or screenshot images (they can appear soft/pixelated).

Care Tips (To Keep Prints Looking New)

  • Wash inside out, cold water, gentle cycle.

  • Tumble dry low or hang dry.

  • Avoid bleach and high heat; do not iron directly on the print.

Questions or custom placement?
Email info@markful.com with your product link and artwork—we’ll confirm size, placement, and next steps.