03 / Services
Direct
to Film.
Full-color, photographic printing with no color limits and no minimum — on any fabric, any color. DTF is the modern method that replaced our vinyl line: same fast, low-quantity turnarounds, now in unlimited color with a softer, longer-lasting finish.
What we print
Built for full color.
01
Full-color logos & merch
Detailed, multi-color logos, brand merch, and artwork that screen printing would charge per-color for. With DTF, color count doesn't change the price.
02
Small batches & one-offs
No screens means no setup to amortize. A dozen full-color shirts — or a single one-off gift — makes sense and looks sharp.
03
Names, numbers & rosters
Player names and numbers, staff names, and personalization — the work our old vinyl line handled, now with cleaner detail and a softer hand.
04
Photographic & gradient art
Photos, gradients, fine detail, and small text reproduce cleanly. The designs that vinyl simply can't cut.
05
Performance & poly apparel
DTF bonds beautifully to dri-fit, polyester, and blends — fabrics that fight other methods — in any garment color, light or dark.
06
Mixed-method orders
Often paired with embroidery or screen printing — a DTF full-color front with an embroidered left chest is a popular combination.
Why teams switched to DTF
Better than vinyl. Smarter than screens.
✓Unlimited color
Photographs, gradients, and ten-color logos all print the same way — and the same price. No per-color upcharge, ever.
✓No minimum order
One piece or one thousand, priced on the same logic. Full-color small runs finally make sense without a screen-setup penalty.
✓Any fabric, any color
Cotton, polyester, blends, performance fabric, nylon — light garments or dark. One transfer bonds to all of them.
✓Soft & durable
Thin, flexible, and stretchy. It moves with the fabric and outlasts cut vinyl wash after wash — no cracking or peeling.
✓Fast — no screens to burn
Skip screen-making entirely. That means quicker proofs and easier rush turnarounds, even on complex designs.
✓Fine detail & small text
Hairline detail and small lettering that vinyl can't weed and screens struggle to hold — DTF reproduces it cleanly.
How it compares
DTF vs. screen vs. vinyl.
| Direct to Film | Screen Printing | Cut Vinyl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color range | Unlimited — photos & gradients | Best at 1–4 spot colors | Solid colors only |
| Minimum order | None — 1 piece | 12+ (setup per color) | Low, but labor-heavy per piece |
| Fabrics | Cotton, poly, blends, darks | Most fabrics | Most, but stiff on stretch |
| Feel | Thin, soft, flexible | Soft (waterbase) to heavy | Thick — can crack & peel |
| Fine detail | Excellent | Good | Limited |
| Best for | Full-color small-to-mid runs | High-volume simple designs | Single names & numbers |
How it works
From file to finished.
Talk + quote
Send the design, quantity, and garment details. We confirm DTF is the right call and send pricing the same day.
Same day
Art + proof
We prep your artwork for film and send a digital proof. One round of revisions is included before anything prints.
1–2 days
Print film + press
Your full-color design is printed to film, powdered, cured, and heat-pressed onto each garment. Every piece is checked for adhesion and placement.
2–7 days
Pickup or ship
Local pickup at the Kenosha studio, or shipped nationwide. Free local delivery on larger orders.
1–3 day ship
The fine print
Order details.
DTF replaced our heat-press & vinyl line. Everything vinyl did — names, numbers, one-offs, fast turns — DTF does in unlimited full color, with a softer feel that lasts longer.
| Minimum quantity | 1 piece — no minimum |
|---|---|
| Sweet spot | 36 pieces |
| Max single run | No limit |
| Standard turnaround | 7-10 business days from approval |
| Rush turnaround | Same day |
| Fabrics | Any flat fabric surfaces |
| Garments | Order through us or bring your own |
| Color limit | None — full color, photos, gradients |
| Best for | Full-color designs, small-to-mid runs, any fabric |
What's included
- Free digital proof before printing
- One round of design revision included
- Artwork prepped & optimized for film
- Quality + adhesion check on every piece
- Folded and packed for pickup or shipping
- Free local delivery on orders over $500 within 25 miles of Kenosha
Common questions
Before you ask.
Recent work
Recent DTF work.
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Who orders this
Built for the buyers.
Sports Teams
Custom jerseys, sublimated kits, and team apparel for the leagues, clubs, and travel teams who take the merch as seriously as the play.
View industry →Events & Nonprofits
Apparel for tournaments, fundraisers, walks, festivals, and mission-driven orgs that need apparel as much as they need their cause taken seriously. Small budgets respected. Rush orders possible.
View industry →Schools & Districts
Custom spirit wear, athletic uniforms, faculty apparel, and graduation merch for K–12 districts across Lake County, Kenosha County, and the Chicago metro. Coordinated with your school year — not against it.
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