DTF shirt printing in the Philippines

DTF (direct-to-film) prints your design in full colour, from photos and gradients to fine text, on cotton, polyester and drifit. There are no screens to set up, so you can print a single shirt without paying setup fees. We sell finished printed shirts; we don't sell DTF transfer film, gang sheets or printers.

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What is DTF printing?

DTF stands for direct-to-film. Your design is printed onto a special film, coated with adhesive powder, cured, then heat-pressed onto the shirt. The ink bonds to the fabric surface, so it works on both light and dark shirts.

DTF vs silkscreen vs sublimation

Silkscreen is cheapest for very large runs of a simple one- or two-colour design, but every colour needs its own screen and setup. Sublimation looks seamless but only works on light polyester. DTF covers what's in between: full colour, any fabric colour, cotton or poly, and no setup cost.

Getting the best DTF print

Upload a PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at print size. Our design studio checks the resolution and warns you if an image will print blurry, and our team does a free design check if you ask.

Caring for DTF printed shirts

Turn the shirt inside out, wash in cold water, and skip the dryer when you can. Don't iron directly on the print.

Real orders we printed

A hand-drawn cartoon printed on the chest of a white tee, with a colourful brand name on the sleeve
A hand drawing turned into a chest print, plus a sleeve print
White tee with a full-colour front print and a Shawn's Custom neck label
Full-colour front print with our neck label
Batch of printed white tees with cartoon chest prints and sleeve prints
A batch with chest and sleeve prints
Close-up of a DTF chest print on a white cotton tee
DTF chest print up close
Printed shirts sealed in a courier pouch, ready for delivery
Packed and sealed for delivery
Courier rider receiving a Shawn's Custom order for delivery
Handed to the courier

Frequently asked questions

What is DTF shirt printing?

DTF (direct-to-film) printing puts your design on a film that is heat-pressed onto the shirt. It prints full colour on cotton, polyester and blends, on both light and dark shirts.

How much is DTF printing per shirt in the Philippines?

At Shawn's Custom, a DTF-printed round neck tee starts at ₱158 including the shirt and front print. If you bring your own shirt, printing starts at ₱60.

Is DTF better than silkscreen?

For full-colour designs, photos, dark shirts and small orders, yes: there are no screens to set up. For very large runs of a simple one-colour design, silkscreen can be cheaper per piece.

Does DTF work on drifit?

Yes. DTF bonds to polyester and drifit as well as cotton, which is why it's popular for team and event shirts.

Can you DTF print on a shirt I already own?

Yes. With our Bring Your Own Shirt service, printing starts at ₱60. Send your shirts to us in Tondo, Manila by Lalamove, or message us on Facebook to arrange a drop-off (we don't have a physical store). Printing usually takes 1–2 hours once we receive them.

Do you sell DTF transfers or gang sheets?

No. We print finished shirts: you choose the shirt and your design, and we DTF-print it and deliver the shirt. We don't sell DTF transfer film, gang sheets or DTF printers.