Tutorials & How-To
AI Tools for DTF Design: What's Actually Useful
A practical look at which AI design tools genuinely help DTF print shops, which ones aren't ready yet, and how to fold t...
Jun 28, 2026
DTF Tools
Background Removal, Upscale, Vectorize and Gangsheets
Free account gets you started. $20/month unlocks more usage.
Color Swatch Matcher
Generate a printable grid of color variations around a base color to match a customer's target shade.
Open tool →Artwork Preprint Checker
Catch low resolution, missing transparency, soft edges, and detail that's too fine to hold — before your art hits the printer.
Open tool →Learn & Do
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Tutorials & How-To
Sustainable DTF Printing: A Practical Look at Eco-Friendly Inks and Films
DTF printing has a sustainability story that's more nuanced than the marketing suggests. Here's an honest look at greene...
Jun 28, 2026
Tutorials & How-To
DTF Printing for Sportswear: Names, Numbers, and Logos Done Right
Team uniforms used to mean vinyl, screens, and a lot of weeding. Here's how DTF printing handles names, numbers, and log...
Jun 28, 2026
Tutorials & How-To
UV DTF Printing: What It Is and What You Can Do With It
UV DTF prints stickers that wrap around mugs, tumblers, and gadgets without heat. Here's how the process works, what gea...
Jun 28, 2026
Industry News
Gang Sheet Trademark Alert
Here we go again… There is no doubt that DTF printing is a hot market and with the hundreds of millions of dollars comes BS claims. A few years ago someone tried to trademark “DTF” and now there is a...
Press Releases
Same Team. Bigger Vision. New Name.Meet SuperGamut
EAST PEORIA, IL — As digital production continues to evolve, the team behind one of the industry’s most recognized DTF operations has officially rebranded as SuperGamut, marking a new phase focused on...
Business & Growth
How to Add DTF to an Existing Screen Print or Embroidery Shop
Thinking about bolting a DTF station onto your screen print or embroidery shop? Here's a practical guide to equipment, workflow, pricing, and the production gotchas nobody warns you about.
Equipment Reviews
DTF Gang Sheet Builders
If you’re a company that prints custom DTF gang sheets for your customers at some point you’ll want to automate and streamline the order process. Traditional website might have a file upload feature o...
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Vetted suppliers, ink resellers, and print shops that produce DTF transfers.
Film & Powder
DTF Superstore
Gilbert, AZ
DTF Superstore was established in 2020 in Chandler, Arizona, and is proud to be one of the largest direct-to-film suppliers in the USA! DT...
Custom DTF Prints
Sportswear Express
Mesa, AZ
Sportswear Express was founded in 1991 with a simple mission: deliver high-quality custom printed apparel with fast turnaround and outstandi...
Printers & Equipment
SuperGamut
East Peoria, IL
SuperGamut gives apparel and product decorators a clearer, more trusted source in a fast-moving DTF industry. We help shops build reliable,...
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How To Create a Kids Coloring Shirt
Parents, teachers, and coaches are always looking for new and innovative ideas to entertain children. You can take custo...
Sep 7, 2023
Tutorials & How-To
The Number One Reason Your DTF Prints are Blurry
After doing everything you know to print flawless graphics, you’re still unhappy with the results. Your prints are blurr...
Sep 7, 2023
Press Releases
Keypoint Intelligence Unveils a Cutting-Edge Testing Program
By Johnny Shell, Principal Analyst, Keypoint Intelligence The direct-to-film (DTF) business is booming and is taking big...
Sep 7, 2023
Press Releases
DTG/DTF Printing Technology Essentials Online Course
As part of the Printing United Alliance’s iLearning educational resource center, apparel decorators, direct-to-garment p...
Sep 7, 2023
Press Releases
Direct-to-Film Printing 101
Apparelist has created a free PDF for members of Printing United Alliance who are considering adding direct-to-film prin...
Sep 7, 2023
Tutorials & How-To
Is Halftone Printing the DTF Solution You’ve Been Looking For?
When it comes to DTF printing, a common question many apparel decorators encounter is, “How can we add more color and de...
Sep 7, 2023
Tutorials & How-To
Powdering with Adhesive Powder
Whether you’re new to using adhesive powder for your DTF transfer, or you’re a veteran, we can all use a few pointers so...
Sep 7, 2023
Tutorials & How-To
Speed, Print-on-Demand, Customization, and Versatility
Companies around the globe are developing new printers, inks, films, and much more for Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing. As...
Sep 7, 2023
Tutorials & How-To
What is an ICC Profile?
An International Color Consortium (ICC) profile is a color matching system that allows you to achieve consistent and sta...
Sep 7, 2023