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Direct-To-Film Printing

Photo-Quality Prints on Any Fabric

The modern revolution in apparel printing. Full-color, high-resolution graphics transferred perfectly onto cotton, polyester, nylon, and blends with no minimum order.

Works on Dark Garments
No Minimum Order
Unlimited Colors
DTF Printing Riyadh

The Most Versatile Apparel Printing

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is transforming custom apparel. Unlike traditional methods, DTF prints your full-color design onto a special film, which is then heat-transferred directly onto the garment.

Because the printer lays down a solid white base layer before printing the colors, the resulting images are incredibly vibrant, even on jet-black fabrics. It completely bypasses the limitations of traditional screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.

  • Prints complex gradients, photographs, and tiny details perfectly
  • Adheres to almost any fabric: cotton, poly, nylon, leather, and more
  • Excellent stretchability — the print moves with the fabric without cracking
  • Cost-effective for both a single custom shirt or a run of 50
Our Products

Perfect Uses for DTF

Ideal for custom fashion, workwear, and complex branding.

Custom T-Shirts

Print full-color artwork, photographs, or highly detailed logos on any color t-shirt. Perfect for fashion brands and custom streetwear.

Hi-Vis & Workwear

DTF adheres perfectly to difficult fabrics like polyester and nylon used in high-visibility safety vests, jackets, and industrial workwear.

Sportswear & Jerseys

Because DTF prints are thin and stretchable, they are excellent for activewear, team jerseys, and Lycra materials without restricting movement.

Caps, Bags & Accessories

Easily apply high-quality branding to curved surfaces like baseball caps, or textured items like canvas tote bags and backpacks.

Why Choose DTF over Screen Printing?

If you have a design with more than 4 colors, intricate details, or gradients (like a photograph), screen printing becomes very expensive and sometimes impossible. DTF handles unlimited colors effortlessly.

Furthermore, screen printing requires expensive setup for every single job, making it suitable only for large bulk orders. DTF requires zero setup—meaning you can order exactly 1 shirt or 100 shirts, and the print quality will be identical and flawless.

Colors

Unlimited (Full CMYK)

Minimum Order

1 Unit

Fabric Types

Any Fabric or Blend

Durability

Excellent Wash Resistance

DTF Printing Details
How We Work

The DTF Process

1

Digital Printing

Your design is printed onto a special PET film using water-based pigment inks, followed immediately by a layer of white ink.

2

Powder Application

An adhesive powder is applied to the wet ink on the film. The film is then heated to melt the powder, creating a strong adhesive layer.

3

Heat Transfer

The film is placed onto the garment and pressed in a commercial heat press at high temperatures to bond the ink to the fabric.

4

Peel & Finish

The film is peeled away, leaving the vibrant print behind. A second quick press ensures maximum durability.

FAQ

Common Questions

Does the print feel heavy or thick?

Modern DTF prints have a very soft "hand feel". While you can feel the print slightly more than sublimation, it is much thinner and more flexible than traditional vinyl transfers.

How well does DTF hold up in the wash?

Extremely well. When washed inside-out on cold settings, DTF prints will last dozens of washes without fading, cracking, or peeling.

Can I buy just the DTF transfers to press myself?

Yes! We offer a "print only" service for clothing brands and hobbyists. We can print your designs onto gang sheets (film) and ship them to you to press with your own heat press.

Do I need to remove the background from my image?

Yes. The printer will print exactly what is in your file. If your image has a white background, it will print a white box. We require files with a transparent background (PNG format).

Ready to Print Custom Apparel?

Send us your design — whether it's 1 shirt or 100.

Or call us: +966 55 668 3044

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