Looking for DTF printing in Auckland? Kiwi Crew provides custom direct-to-film printing for businesses, clothing brands, schools, teams and organisations wanting detailed, full-colour designs on apparel.
DTF printing is a versatile method for applying printed designs to suitable garments using a specialised heat-transfer process. It allows logos, graphics and multicolour artwork to be reproduced with clear detail and vibrant colours, making it a popular option for custom T-shirts, hoodies, workwear and promotional clothing.
Based in Silverdale, Auckland, Kiwi Crew supplies custom printed apparel to businesses and organisations throughout New Zealand.
Whether you're branding staff uniforms, creating merchandise or preparing clothing for an event, we'll help you choose suitable garments and printing options for your design.
DTF stands for direct-to-film printing. Instead of printing directly onto the garment, the design is printed onto a specialised film and then transferred onto suitable fabric using heat and pressure.
This process allows detailed, multicolour artwork to be applied to a range of compatible garments.
DTF printing is particularly useful for logos and designs containing several colours, fine details or artwork that would be difficult to reproduce using a simpler print method.
DTF printing offers several advantages for custom apparel:
The final result depends on the garment fabric, design dimensions, transfer specifications and application process. We'll assess your requirements before confirming the most suitable approach.
DTF is a popular choice for custom T-shirt printing when a design contains multiple colours or intricate details.
Use it to create:
Choose your preferred T-shirt style and colour, then provide your artwork and quantities for a tailored quote.
DTF printing can also be used on suitable hoodies, sweatshirts, selected jackets and other compatible apparel.
It's useful for businesses that want to apply detailed logos or larger graphics to their branded clothing.
For trade uniforms, promotional garments and company merchandise, we can help you select suitable clothing and decide where the design should be placed.
Not every fabric or garment finish is compatible with every transfer process. Special coatings, heat-sensitive materials and some technical fabrics require additional assessment before printing.
Not sure which printing method to choose?
DTF printing is often suitable for detailed artwork, multicolour logos and designs where flexibility is important.
Screen printing is often better suited to larger quantities of garments featuring bold designs with defined colours, where setup costs can be spread across the order.
The best option depends on your artwork, quantity, garment selection and budget.
For a detailed comparison, visit our screen printing service.
Already have your own garments? Kiwi Crew may be able to print on customer-supplied clothing, subject to suitability.
Our standard minimum order for printing is 10 units. Garments must be new or in excellent condition and will be assessed for compatibility with the intended printing method.
Before supplying your clothing, please send us the garment brand, style and fabric details where available. We'll confirm whether the material is suitable and advise on any requirements.
DTF printing costs depend on:
Our standard printing minimum is 10 units. Contact us with your specifications for a quote.
Many standard stock-garment printing jobs take approximately 3–4 working days after artwork approval and payment, subject to garment availability, order size and production scheduling.
Larger orders or specialist garments may take longer. If you are working towards an event or delivery deadline, include the required date in your enquiry so we can confirm whether it is achievable.
For the best results, provide your artwork in a high-resolution format with clean edges and the correct colours.
Vector files such as AI, EPS or PDF are preferred for logos where available. High-resolution transparent PNG files may also be suitable for some designs.
Please include your intended print size, garment colour and preferred placement. We'll review your artwork and prepare a visual for approval where applicable.
Provide your logo or artwork and explain what you'd like printed.
Tell us your preferred style, colour, quantities and size breakdown.
We'll assess the artwork and garment requirements and recommend a suitable approach.
Review the artwork placement and order details before production begins.
Need full-colour logo printing for T-shirts, hoodies, workwear or promotional clothing?
Contact Kiwi Crew with your artwork, garment details, quantities and delivery address. We'll review your requirements and provide a quote for your DTF printing project.
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