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A practical option for designs with fine detail and multiple colours.
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DTF printing for custom apparel and merchandise.
Bring detailed, full-colour artwork to apparel and selected merchandise through a clear, quote-led process.
Illustrative DTF processThe method
What is DTF?
DTF means direct to film. Artwork is printed onto a transfer film, then applied to the chosen product using heat and pressure.
The right result still depends on the artwork, blank product, print size and order requirements, which is why every project is confirmed through a quote.
Useful by design
Why consider DTF?
No minimum order
KitesPrints does not require a minimum quantity for a quote conversation.
Product choice
Use DTF across relevant blanks in the current apparel and merchandise catalogue.
Quote-led clarity
The garment, artwork, print size and quantity are considered together before production.
Current catalogue
What can we print?
Start with a product already listed in the KitesPrints showroom. Current supplier availability is checked during your quote.
Five clear steps
How it works
- 01
Artwork + Quantity
- 02
Quote
- 03
Payment + Artwork Approval
- 04
Production
- 05
Delivery
Confirmed business rules
Pricing + turnaround
Useful guidance before your exact quote—without pretending every artwork and product combination costs the same.
Quote guidance
Pricing
- Starting point
- From RM15
For the lowest-priced shirt with a logo-only print. This is general website guidance, not a fixed DTF price.
- Minimum order
- No MOQ
Exact pricing still depends on the product, artwork, print size and quantity.
- Bulk tier
- From 100 units
Bulk pricing begins at 100 units and is confirmed in your exact quote.
Clear timelines
Turnaround
- Standard
- 5–7 working days
For typical custom apparel orders.
- Bulk
- 7–14 working days
For larger quantities, multiple designs or more complex production.
- Rush
- Ask about your deadline
Rush production may be available on request; no fixed rush promise is made online.
The clock starts after payment and final artwork approval. Actual delivery time may vary depending on quantity, printing method and production availability.
Help me choose
Unsure whether DTF suits your order?
Send your artwork, quantity, preferred product and deadline. We will help assess the practical next step without claiming one method fits every project.
Useful answers
DTF printing FAQs
What does DTF printing mean?
DTF means direct to film. Artwork is printed onto transfer film and then applied to a suitable product using heat and pressure.
What kind of artwork suits DTF printing?
DTF is a practical option for detailed and multi-colour artwork. Final suitability still depends on the file, garment, print size and order requirements.
Is there a minimum order for DTF printing?
No. KitesPrints accepts any quantity at standard pricing, while bulk pricing begins at 100 units.
Which products can be considered for DTF?
Start with products in the current KitesPrints catalogue, including suitable T-shirts, polos and the canvas tote bag. The exact product and method combination is confirmed during quoting.
How long does DTF printing take?
Published guidance is 5–7 working days for typical custom apparel orders and 7–14 working days for bulk or more complex production, starting after payment and final artwork approval.
Related guides
Plan the rest of your order
Connect the printing method to a suitable product, order type and service area.
Custom T-shirts
Compare the cotton, interlock and oversized blanks in the catalogue.
Explore →Printed tote bags
Explore the current canvas merchandise option.
Explore →Corporate printing
Plan DTF artwork as part of a company or team apparel brief.
Explore →Event printing
Discuss detailed or multi-logo artwork against a fixed event date.
Explore →Bulk printing
Prepare the variants and quantities for a 100–1,000+ piece assessment.
Explore →Petaling Jaya
Local quote guidance for PJ teams and organisations.
Explore →Ready when you are
Turn your artwork into a DTF brief.
Share the product, quantity, design and deadline. KitesPrints will confirm the details and prepare an exact quote.