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15 Ways to Maximize Direct-to-Film

Written by Staff · September 18, 2023 · 4 views
15 Ways to Maximize Direct-to-Film
1. Garments  Yes, tees. But we say this first to make sure you cover all the basics. Of course, tees! That includes garment blends, like 50/50s, tri-bends, and 100-percent poly tees. With this, of course, comes garments in any color. You aren't held back and limited to printing on only white with DTF technology. Black garments, bright colors, heather colors, bring it! [Images and text courtesy of DTF Superstore.]
1. Garments Yes, tees. But we say this first to make sure you cover all the basics. Of course, tees! That includes garment blends, like 50/50s, tri-bends, and 100-percent poly tees. With this, of course, comes garments in any color. You aren't held back and limited to printing on only white with DTF technology. Black garments, bright colors, heather colors, bring it! [Images and text courtesy of DTF Superstore.]
2. A sleeve print is an excellent print addition. When screen printing, you might not have the board(s) required for the sleeves, and this gives you a great option to be able to add this to your offerings. Many customers will want a flag or logo print on the sleeve these days, and this allows you to do that. This also gives you another use for your hat press.
2. A sleeve print is an excellent print addition. When screen printing, you might not have the board(s) required for the sleeves, and this gives you a great option to be able to add this to your offerings. Many customers will want a flag or logo print on the sleeve these days, and this allows you to do that. This also gives you another use for your hat press.
3. Nape - Another great location on the tee. One of the great reasons this is an excellent offering is because you can press these on your smaller press/hat press, like the sleeves. So now you have added two more print locations and two more ways to add money to your invoice.
3. Nape - Another great location on the tee. One of the great reasons this is an excellent offering is because you can press these on your smaller press/hat press, like the sleeves. So now you have added two more print locations and two more ways to add money to your invoice.
4. Hats  And while you have the hat press out, let's talk hats. A wonderful add-on to an order. Consider a  foam front on caps or doing a side panel on any hat. You can even do a small logo on the mesh parts of the hat if you're feeling adventurous.
4. Hats And while you have the hat press out, let's talk hats. A wonderful add-on to an order. Consider a  foam front on caps or doing a side panel on any hat. You can even do a small logo on the mesh parts of the hat if you're feeling adventurous.
5. Shoes  Here's one you may not have considered. You can press transfers on to the infamous Chuck Taylor Allstars, aka, Converse Canvas shoes. Having said this, there are generic canvas shoes you can get, as well, and press on the sides and even the tongue.
5. Shoes Here's one you may not have considered. You can press transfers on to the infamous Chuck Taylor Allstars, aka, Converse Canvas shoes. Having said this, there are generic canvas shoes you can get, as well, and press on the sides and even the tongue.
6. Masks - Like hats, masks are an excellent add-on to an order. You already have the artwork at this point, so shrink it down and slap it on a mask.
6. Masks - Like hats, masks are an excellent add-on to an order. You already have the artwork at this point, so shrink it down and slap it on a mask.
7. Aprons  Many restaurants and food joints order from us, so now, we can easily offer them aprons. Even just a small logo on an apron offers next-level professionalism and branding.
7. Aprons Many restaurants and food joints order from us, so now, we can easily offer them aprons. Even just a small logo on an apron offers next-level professionalism and branding.
8. Onesies - Onesies are a piece of cake to press on. These are great for customers who place a regular order but might want to show off their company on their baby. A great option for customers who have screen printing setup for adults but need just a handful of small pieces they would not have been able to produce otherwise without all new setups.
8. Onesies - Onesies are a piece of cake to press on. These are great for customers who place a regular order but might want to show off their company on their baby. A great option for customers who have screen printing setup for adults but need just a handful of small pieces they would not have been able to produce otherwise without all new setups.
9. Bandanas have always been tricky to print. This gives you a surefire way to do them now. No more frustrations screening them or getting them to stick to your boards for print. Just press and done.
9. Bandanas have always been tricky to print. This gives you a surefire way to do them now. No more frustrations screening them or getting them to stick to your boards for print. Just press and done.
10. Safety Vest - Did you think about this one? This is a great option for quick work on those safety vests. An easy way to print a company logo on an essential construction item.
10. Safety Vest - Did you think about this one? This is a great option for quick work on those safety vests. An easy way to print a company logo on an essential construction item.
11. Polyester: Unlike most DTG machines, with DTF you can print on 100-percent polyester.
11. Polyester: Unlike most DTG machines, with DTF you can print on 100-percent polyester.
12. Names and Numbers - these can be tedious without the right setup and materials. DTF prints take the headaches away. No more running out of vinyl numbers, setting the press up, or ordering names.
12. Names and Numbers - these can be tedious without the right setup and materials. DTF prints take the headaches away. No more running out of vinyl numbers, setting the press up, or ordering names.
13. Canvas Bags - Canvas bags are an awesome way to use direct-to-film. Prints look especially nice on the traditional canvas color.
13. Canvas Bags - Canvas bags are an awesome way to use direct-to-film. Prints look especially nice on the traditional canvas color.
14. Jean - Jeans! Jacks, pants, whatever jean material you have, you should give direct to film a shot on it.
14. Jean - Jeans! Jacks, pants, whatever jean material you have, you should give direct to film a shot on it.
15. Relabel - And lastly, our favorite DTF printer idea. Relabeling garments just adds that next-level touch to a product, and it makes your tees officially ready for retail. It's also nice that you can run a few sheets of these and have them ready next time. 60 seconds on the cutting board, you can have your entire batch of labels ready to press for the entire order.
15. Relabel - And lastly, our favorite DTF printer idea. Relabeling garments just adds that next-level touch to a product, and it makes your tees officially ready for retail. It's also nice that you can run a few sheets of these and have them ready next time. 60 seconds on the cutting board, you can have your entire batch of labels ready to press for the entire order.
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