Direct To Film DTF Printing in Phoenix

Bring your artwork to life with crisp color, soft hand feel, and serious durability. Designed In Ink offers professional Direct To Film DTF printing right here in Phoenix. We produce DTF transfers in house for our own apparel projects and we also print gang sheets for other decorators who need a fast, reliable local source.

What is Direct To Film DTF

Direct To Film is a modern apparel decoration method that prints your design onto a special film. After printing, we apply adhesive powder, cure it, and heat press the transfer to your garment. The result is a vibrant print that bonds to the fabric with excellent stretch and wash performance. Because the ink is printed to film first, DTF handles fine detail, small text, gradients, and full color artwork with ease.

How the DTF process works in our Phoenix shop

1. We print your design in full color to a premium DTF film with a precise white underbase for opacity.

2. The print is coated with adhesive powder and cured for a smooth, even bond.

3. The transfer is heat pressed to the garment, then peeled to reveal a bright, long lasting print.

4. After a quick post press, the garment is ready for quality control and pickup or shipping.

Doing DTF in house means better color control, faster turn times, and consistent results across your whole run.

When DTF is the right decoration method

DTF shines when you need any of the following

• Bold full color prints without setup fees for each color

• Clean results on cotton, cotton blends, and many performance fabrics

• Tiny details, small lettering, barcodes, and gradients

• Short to medium runs with frequent design changes

• Neck labels, hat prints, sleeve hits, and tricky placements

• Quick reorder flexibility using stored transfers

If your project calls for photo quality color or you want to test a design before committing to a large run, DTF is often the smartest choice.

Why we recommend DTF

• Versatile across many fabric types for consistent outcomes

• Soft feel with strong stretch and crack resistance

• Excellent color accuracy and repeatability

• Faster setup compared to many traditional methods

• Cost effective for short runs and multi color art

Our Phoenix team uses calibrated printers, premium films, and carefully dialed press settings to deliver DTF transfers that look sharp and hold up wash after wash.

Gang sheets for other decorators

Need a trusted Phoenix partner to print gang sheets We have you covered. Submit your sheet with your art laid out at the size you want, and we will print, cure, and cut to your specifications. Many local shops rely on us for fast gang sheet production so they can keep their presses moving and their customers happy.

What to send with your order

• Print ready files at actual size with transparent background

• Clearly marked cut lines if you need individual transfers separated

• Notes on finish preferences and press temperature ranges if you have a house standard

If you are unsure how to set up your file, send what you have and our team will help optimize it for Direct To Film.

Order Your DTF Gang Sheet Here

Care tips for DTF apparel

• Wash inside out with cold water

• Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals

• Tumble dry low or hang dry

• Do not iron directly on the print

Follow these basics and your DTF prints will stay bright and flexible.

DTF in Phoenix with Designed In Ink

You want a partner who understands color, fabric, and deadlines. Designed In Ink delivers DTF and Direct To Film services in Phoenix with the quality control that only an in house process can provide. Whether you need a dozen tees for a launch, hundreds of uniforms with small logos, or bulk gang sheets for your own shop, we are set up to help.

Ready to get started Tell us about your project and upload your artwork. If you need gang sheets, include your preferred sheet size and quantities. We will confirm pricing, turnaround, and the best DTF settings for your garments.

Let’s print something great with DTF in Phoenix.