California DTF has emerged as a powerful method for decorating garments in print shops and home studios across the state.This guide explains how to master DTF design prep and the Direct-to-Film printing tips you need to ensure a reliable DTF transfer process.
direct-to-film printing tips
California DTF printing has reshaped how brands approach custom apparel, delivering vibrant DTF prints with a soft hand feel and durable transfers that stand up to regular wear, washing, and repeated use, while offering flexibility across colors, textures, and garment types from lightweight tees to heavier throw blankets.When you frame the technique as DTF printing on apparel, you can expect strong color fidelity, reliable adhesion across cotton, blends, and even some synthetics, an even, matte-to-slightly-glossy finish depending on ink choice, and a print that remains bold after hundreds of washes when properly cured.