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Full colour without counting colours
DTF can reproduce multi-colour designs, shading and gradients without needing a separate screen or vinyl layer for each individual colour.
The Benefits Of Our DTF Printing
Full-colour DTF printing at Perham Prints
More colour. More detail. More freedom with your design.
We use Direct-to-Film printing for our personalised clothing because it lets us create bright, detailed, full-colour prints without the limitations that can come with traditional vinyl, embroidery or screen printing.
Photo-quality detail Full-colour designs Perfect for one-offs & small runs Works on light & dark garments
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Why customers love DTF
- No need to simplify your colourful artwork
- Excellent for photos, logos and fine details
- Gradients and complex colours are possible
- No huge minimum order required
- Great across many common clothing fabrics
Why we choose DTF
Your design should not have to change just because it is going on clothing.
Traditional decoration methods all have their place, but when customers come to us with colourful logos, photographs, detailed artwork or a one-off idea, DTF gives us much more creative freedom.
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Perfect for photographs
Want a photo printed onto a T-shirt or hoodie? DTF is ideal for detailed photographic artwork and designs containing lots of tones.
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Fine detail stays detailed
Small text, intricate logos and complicated artwork can be reproduced without having to cut and weed every tiny section individually.
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One item is absolutely fine
You do not need to order dozens of garments just to make the setup worthwhile. DTF is particularly useful for personalised one-offs and smaller quantities.
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Works on lots of clothing
DTF works well on many common garment materials including cotton, polyester and blended fabrics, making it extremely versatile.
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Fast custom production
With no screens to prepare and no complicated vinyl weeding for detailed artwork, DTF is ideal for quick personalised orders.
How the methods compare
DTF vs vinyl, embroidery and screen printing.
There is no single printing method that wins every job. Here is why we prefer DTF for the type of personalised clothing our customers usually order.
| What matters? | DTF Printing | Vinyl / HTV | Embroidery | Screen Printing |
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| Full-colour artwork | Excellent | Depends on vinyl type | More limited | Possible, but more setup |
| Photographs | Excellent | Possible with printable vinyl | Not ideal | Not usually the best choice |
| Fine detail | Excellent | Tiny details can be difficult to weed | Depends on design & stitch size | Good with suitable artwork |
| Gradients & shading | Excellent | Printable vinyl can do this | Limited compared with print | Possible, but less straightforward |
| One-off orders | Excellent | Excellent | Possible, but setup may cost more | Usually better for larger runs |
| Large bulk orders | Good | Depends on design | Good for logos | Excellent for simple high-volume designs |
| Special effects | Standard full-colour finish | Great for glitter, metallic, flock & more | Premium stitched texture | Special inks may be available |
Where DTF really shines
Made for the sort of custom clothing people actually ask us for.
From birthday T-shirts and memorial clothing to colourful business logos, teamwear, stag and hen tops and photo hoodies, DTF gives us the flexibility to produce each design without forcing it into a simpler format.
Detailed business and club logos
Photographs and memorial images
Colourful birthday and celebration designs
Small quantities and individual personalised garments
Artwork with gradients, shading and lots of colours
Is DTF always better?
We use the right method for the job.
DTF is our preferred option for most full-colour personalised clothing, but other methods still have strengths.
Embroidery is brilliant when you specifically want a premium stitched finish, particularly for smaller logos and professional workwear. Vinyl can be ideal for names, numbers and specialist effects such as glitter or metallic finishes. Screen printing can be extremely effective and economical for very large quantities of simpler designs.
For the colourful, highly personalised, short-run work we produce every day, however, DTF gives us an excellent combination of detail, flexibility and speed.
DTF questions
A few things customers often ask us.
What does DTF actually mean?
DTF means Direct-to-Film. Your artwork is digitally printed onto a specialist film, prepared with adhesive and then heat pressed onto the garment.
Can DTF print photographs?
Yes. Photographs, detailed graphics, colourful artwork and gradients are exactly the type of designs DTF is particularly good at reproducing.
Can you print on dark clothing?
Yes. DTF uses a white base behind the printed colours, allowing bright artwork to stand out on both light and dark garments.
Do I need to order a minimum quantity?
No. One-off personalised garments are very welcome, although we can also produce larger quantities for businesses, clubs, teams and events.
Can I bring my own clothing?
Yes. Suitable garments can be brought into us for printing, but they must be brand new, unworn and unwashed. Previously worn or washed garments can affect how reliably the print bonds to the fabric.
Got a design that deserves more than one or two flat colours?
Upload your photo, logo or artwork and let us turn it into a vibrant full-colour garment using our DTF printing process.
Design Your ClothingLet customers speak for us
Friendly, professional & competitive prices
Friendly, professional & competitive prices.
Teresa
Fantastic service from start to finish
Fantastic service from start to finish. I was very pleased with their customer service and delighted with the finished product.
karen
Photo prints from phone
I’ve had great prints made here a few times. The staff have always been very helpful and friendly even when the shop is full of people
Anonymous
Got work uniforms made here. Good service. Thanks
THE
Spot on as always thank you
Spot on as always thank you 😊
simon
Very good print on hate very happy thank
Very good print on hate very happy thank you
simon
Perfect!
My invitations were lovely, printing was perfect and they arrived quickly. The price was very reasonable too. Would highly recommend.
Beverley
Name printed on football top
Fantastic service as usual. 2nd to none. More than happy. Thanx guys
Kev
Could not be happier
Could not be happier. Products were fabulous, customer service too notch and turnaround of order from upload of my design to popping through my post box up in the Scottish Highlands was rapid!! Brilliant. Just brilliant. Highly recommend this business for all your printing needs.
Claire
Engraved metal wallet cards
Perham Prints did an amazing job with the memorial cards for our dog. They were beautifully made and the quality was excellent. It was something very special to us and we couldn't have been happier with how they turned out. Would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much.
Anonymous
Brilliant Job!
Fantastic customer service from beginning to end. The recreation of the design was spot on!
Samantha
Nailed it!
Fantastic customer service from beginning to end. The hoodie and the design was perfect - thank you so much.
Samantha
Great custom hoodie fast turnaround Thanks highly recommended 5*
Russ
Excellent service
Always very helpful and would recommend them highly.
Alistair
AMAZING!!!
Absoloutley brilliant. We bought something similar before but needed an upgrade for this year so bought these. Brilliant and fantastic quality.
Catryn
