DTF Printing & Press Services
Custom DTF Printing for Customer-Supplied Materials
If your fabric products need durable, full-color graphics, branding, or labeling, you need a print partner that can deliver consistent results at production volume. Our DTF (direct-to-film) printing and press services are designed for manufacturers that supply their own flat fabric materials or components, allowing us to apply custom graphics with reliable, repeatable quality.
Whether you're adding branded logos, decorative graphics, labeling, or full custom designs, our team can help support your ongoing production needs — from short runs to repeat orders.
Based in Florence, AL, Tri-State Metals provides DTF printing and press production support to manufacturers throughout Northwest Alabama, Southern Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi.
DTF Printing Production Services
DTF (direct-to-film) printing — sometimes called direct film transfer — is a print process that transfers a full-color, durable graphic from film onto fabric or other supplied materials using heat and pressure. It produces vibrant, long-lasting designs with strong wash and wear durability, and works across a wider range of fabric types than traditional screen printing.
Working from your supplied materials and design files, we apply custom graphics, branding, and labeling to your components while maintaining consistent color, placement, and quality across every production run.
What We Can Help Produce
Our DTF printing and press process is designed for flat fabric and textile items — using our 16" x 20" heat press, we apply custom graphics to supplied fabric materials and components, including:
Note: Our heat press process applies to flat fabric and textile items within a 16" x 20" pressing area. We do not print on rigid or non-fabric promotional items such as pens, cups, or mugs.
Supporting Manufacturers Across Industries
Our DTF printing and press services support manufacturers and businesses across a variety of industries, including:
Whether your fabric items need branding, decorative graphics, or functional labeling, we can provide reliable production using your supplied materials.
A Reliable Production Partner
Manufacturers depend on print partners who can deliver consistent color, sharp detail, and dependable turnaround — order after order.
Our DTF printing and press services are designed to integrate into your production process while helping you:
- Maintain consistent color and print quality across runs
- Support both short custom runs and long-term repeat production
- Manage overflow work without new equipment investment
- Reduce turnaround time on branding and labeling
- Apply full-color, multi-color, and gradient designs in a single pass
- Maximize production flexibility for custom and branded orders
Our Equipment
Epson SureColor G6070 — Our DTF prints start on the Epson SureColor G6070, a wide-format printer that produces sharp, full-color graphics with the detail and consistency needed for high-quality direct-to-film transfers.
16" x 20" Auto Open Heat Press with Sure Pressure — We apply every transfer using our 16" x 20" Auto Open Heat Press with Sure Pressure even-pressure technology, giving us a large pressing area for apparel, bags, uniforms, promotional items, and more. The auto-open feature and consistent, even pressure across the full platen produce vibrant, long-lasting designs with clean, reliable results on every run.
Quality-Focused Printing
Every project begins with a review of your materials, design files, and production specifications. We work to ensure the finished print meets your expectations for color accuracy, placement, and durability — while supporting your broader manufacturing and branding goals. Our commitment to quality and responsive customer service helps make us a dependable extension of your production operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
DTF (direct-to-film) printing is a process where a full-color design is printed onto a special film, then transferred onto fabric or another material using heat and pressure. It's known for vibrant color, fine detail, and strong durability across a wide range of materials.
Our DTF printing and press services are designed for manufacturers who supply their own fabric materials or components; we apply the print to your supplied items.
DTF works across a broader range of fabric types, handles multi-color and gradient designs in a single pass, and is well suited to both short custom runs and longer production runs without the setup cost of screen printing.
Flat fabric and textile items — apparel components, tote bags, aprons and soft goods, labels and tags, patches, and similar fabric-based items that fit within our 16" x 20" pressing area. We do not print on rigid, non-fabric promotional items such as pens, cups, or mugs — reach out with your specific material and we can confirm fit.
We support everything from short custom runs to long-term repeat and overflow production — contact our team with your volume and we'll scope it.
Request a Quote for DTF Printing & Press Services
If you're looking for a manufacturer that provides DTF printing and press services using your supplied materials, we're ready to help. Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements, production volumes, and design specifications. We'll work with you to provide a reliable printing solution that supports your repeat production, overflow work, and ongoing branding needs.