DTF Transfers
DTF Printing Services - Long Island, NY
Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is one of the most versatile and vibrant custom printing methods available today - and Sew N Pressed Customs is your go-to DTF printing provider on Long Island. Our state-of-the-art DTF printer produces full-color, photo-quality transfers that can be applied to virtually any fabric, giving you unlimited creative freedom for custom apparel and merchandise.
Located in Holtsville, NY, we serve businesses, brands, event organizers, and individuals throughout Suffolk County, Nassau County, and all of Long Island.
What is DTF Printing?
DTF stands for direct-to-film. Unlike screen printing, which requires separate screens for each color, DTF prints your full-color design onto a special film, which is then coated with adhesive powder and heat-pressed directly onto the garment. The result is a soft, flexible, highly detailed print with vibrant colors - even on dark fabrics.
DTF printing has quickly become one of the most popular methods for custom apparel because it combines the durability of screen printing with the detail and color range of digital printing, all without the high setup costs.
What Can Be DTF Printed?
- T-shirts and hoodies - The most popular DTF item. Full-color designs on cotton, polyester, and blends
- Sports jerseys and athletic wear - DTF adheres well to performance fabrics that traditional screen printing struggles with
- Tote bags and canvas items - Custom branded bags for events, retail, and promotions
- Baby onesies and kids apparel - Soft, flexible prints that are safe and comfortable
- Hats and beanies - DTF transfers work great on structured and unstructured caps
- Workwear and uniforms - Durable prints that hold up to industrial washing
- Custom merchandise - Perfect for bands, artists, content creators, and small brands launching merch lines
Why DTF Printing?
- No color limits - Print millions of colors, gradients, and photographic detail in a single pass
- Works on any fabric color - Equally vibrant on white, black, and colored garments
- No minimum orders - Print 1 shirt or 1,000 at competitive per-piece pricing
- Soft hand feel - DTF prints are thinner and more flexible than traditional vinyl transfers
- Durable - Prints withstand 50+ washes without cracking, peeling, or fading
- Fast setup - No screens to burn means lower setup costs and faster turnaround, especially for small runs
Our DTF Printing Process
- Send your artwork - Upload your design in PNG, PDF, AI, or any high-resolution format. No design? We can help create one.
- We print the transfer - Your design is printed in full color onto DTF film using premium inks, then coated with hot-melt adhesive powder.
- Heat press application - The transfer is heat-pressed onto your garment at precise temperature and pressure for a permanent bond.
- Quality inspection - Every piece is checked for color accuracy, adhesion, and finish before it leaves our shop.
- Pickup or delivery - Local pickup at our Holtsville shop or fast shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Get a Free DTF Printing Quote
Ready to print? Contact Sew N Pressed Customs for a free quote on your DTF printing project. Whether it is a single custom shirt or a full merchandise line, we will make it happen with fast turnaround and competitive pricing. Call (631) 345-1474 or email Sales@sewnpressedcustoms.com.


