Prepare art
Confirm the transparent background, dimensions and usable resolution.
Full color without the stitch limits.
DTF printing for Brooklyn and NYC brands, teams and businesses is a practical option for detailed art, gradients, larger graphics and designs with many colors.
How it looks in practice
A straightforward press process.
Real reference photos show the heat-press setup, application stage and finished result without pretending they are portfolio jobs.
Transfer detail
The reveal after pressing.
This supplied close-up shows the carrier film being peeled from a full-color garment graphic.
Direct-to-film transfers
When the artwork wants to stay graphic.
Some designs make more sense as a print. DTF can preserve color transitions and illustration detail that would need to be simplified for embroidery.
Approved transfers are professionally produced by a specialty supplier, then carefully heat-applied in the studio to compatible garments. We confirm the finished size, placement and garment before pressing. Very thin isolated details may need adjustment so they apply reliably.
Useful for
- Detailed full-color logos and illustrations
- Large front or back graphics
- Short apparel runs with several colors
- Neck labels and secondary branding
- Cotton, blends and many common apparel fabrics
Embroidery or DTF?
Choose based on the artwork and finish.
Embroidery is textured and raised; DTF is smooth, graphic and highly detailed. Some orders use both.
01 / TEXTURE
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Choose embroidery
For polos, hats, jackets, workwear and logos that benefit from a raised stitched finish.
02 / DETAIL
Choose DTF
For color-rich artwork, gradients, fine graphic detail and larger print placements.
Artwork preparation
Clean files produce cleaner transfers.
Transparent, high-resolution artwork or vector files are preferred. Tiny text and hairline details may need adjustment.
Confirm size
Approve the actual print width and placement on the garment.
Order transfer
The approved design is sent to a specialty supplier for production.
Press & finish
We match time, temperature and pressure to the garment, then check the result.