Want to Scale Fast? Add DTF to Your Screen Print Shop

Running a screen printing business comes with its own set of challenges — long setup times, labor-intensive processes, limited color capabilities, and rising overhead costs. As demand grows for fast, full-color, short-run apparel printing, many traditional print shops are turning to Direct to Film (DTF) as a way to scale faster, serve more customers, and boost profitability.

At Modfirst Apparel, we supply high-performance DTF transfers designed specifically for screen printing professionals who want to expand their services without overhauling their entire shop. In this guide, we’ll explain how adding DTF to your workflow can unlock faster turnaround, greater design flexibility, and increased revenue without compromising on quality.

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🎯 Why Screen Printers Add DTF Transfers

1. ✅ No Screen Setup
No emulsion coating, no burning screens, and no reclaiming. With DTF, simply print and press — it’s that easy.

2. 🖼️ Full-Color, Photographic Prints
While screen printing is limited by spot color complexity, DTF lets you produce full-color CMYK+White prints with gradients and detail — without separations or underbases.

3. ⏱️ Faster Turnaround
DTF removes the time-consuming prep work. You can fulfill orders within hours, not days — ideal for pop-up clients, rush orders, or e-commerce sellers.

4. 📦 Accept Small or Custom Orders
DTF allows you to say yes to 1-piece, 5-piece, or fully personalized jobs — no more turning down profitable small runs.

5. 💰 Lower Overhead
No more stocking gallons of ink, squeegees, emulsion, film, and cleaning chemicals. Reduce waste and save on monthly shop expenses.

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📈 Scale with DTF Without Replacing Your Press

Adding DTF isn’t about replacing screen printing — it’s about expanding your service offerings. Here’s how shops are using both:

🧢 Screen Printing For:

• Large runs with 1–3 color prints

• Simple vector logos

• Light garments with lower color needs

🔥 DTF Transfers For:

• Multicolor or photographic designs

• Fast or one-off orders

• Polyester, fleece, canvas, blends, and dark fabrics

• Small batches or gang-run printing

• On-demand fulfillment

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💡 Start Using DTF from Modfirst Apparel

We specialize in supplying professional-grade DTF gang sheets and custom transfer solutions made to press clean and last long. Whether you're testing DTF or fully integrating it into your workflow, we’ve got you covered.

🔗 Build Your Own Gang Sheet
https://www.modfirst.com/products/build-your-own-dtf-custom-ganged-sheets-online

🔗 Upload Ready Artwork
https://www.modfirst.com/products/upload-your-own-dtf-custom-ganged-sheets

🔗 Rush Order DTF Service
https://www.modfirst.com/products/rush-order-service-get-it-fast

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⚙️ Setup Needed to Add DTF to Your Shop

Unlike purchasing a DTF printer and learning a new production system, using pre-printed DTF transfers from Modfirst Apparel means all you need is:

• A standard heat press

• Teflon sheet or parchment paper

• Your Modfirst DTF gang sheets

• A flat workspace

No maintenance, no color calibration, no ink management.

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🧵 Real Screen Print Shop Wins

⭐ “DTF gave us same-day capability without new equipment.”
⭐ “We press DTF for detailed designs that would take 4+ screens.”
⭐ “We now offer single-piece samples to clients — huge sales boost.”

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🚀 How DTF Helps You Scale

✔️ Add new customers (e-commerce, teams, influencers)
✔️ Say yes to faster or smaller orders
✔️ Handle overflow during peak season
✔️ Expand to more garment types
✔️ Reduce waste and labor costs
✔️ Increase per-hour profit

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Conclusion:
If you want to grow your screen printing business, DTF is your shortcut. With no extra equipment or training, you can start accepting orders for vibrant, durable, full-color prints across a variety of garment types. Whether you're scaling up, diversifying services, or solving turnaround bottlenecks — Modfirst Apparel's DTF transfers are your solution.

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