When your design has more detail or colour than embroidery can handle, DTF (Direct to Film) picks up where it leaves off. Best Embroidery press sharp, vibrant, wash-durable prints directly onto the garment, all done in-house, right here in Melbourne CBD.
Bring your designs to life with vibrant, long-lasting prints using our professional DTF printing service in Melbourne. From our CBD studio, we take care of everything from printing your design to supplying high-quality garments and pressing them for a polished, ready-to-wear finish.
Whether you’re outfitting a team with workwear, creating branded corporate uniforms, producing sports kits, or launching your own fashion line, we make the process simple, fast, and reliable. We handle small orders for events or promotional gifts, bulk runs for businesses and trade clients, and fashion brands looking for standout pieces. Hoodies, polos, t-shirts, tote bags, and fleeces are just some of the garments we can customise with full-colour prints that won’t crack, peel, or fade.
You can pick up your order locally in Melbourne or have it shipped anywhere in Australia.
From vibrant full-colour designs on garments to transfers ready for pressing, our gallery showcases the precision, durability, and soft feel that sets our printing apart.
DTF printing is ideal when you need detailed, full-colour artwork with a sharp finish across a wide range of garments.
Gradients, shading and complex artwork, no limit on colours, no extra cost per colour.
Holds up to daily wear and repeated washing when applied correctly.
Cotton, polyester and blended workwear fabrics all take DTF well.
Whether you need one personalised garment or a bulk team order, our DTF printing services in Melbourne can scale to meet your needs.
Produced on-site in Melbourne CBD, with proofing before we print.
Best Embroidery runs DTF printing services in Melbourne with no outsourcing and no third-party print runs. We print, press and quality-check every design at our studio in Collins St, Melbourne CBD, whether it's a single personalised piece or a bulk order for your team, club or brand.
Get a QuoteDTF is ideal for full-colour artwork, event merchandise, custom apparel, team branding and personalised pieces.
Full-colour logos and detailed brand artwork.
Event merch and pop-up apparel.
Custom apparel brands and one-off designs.
Team and club merchandise with multiple colours.
Personal, made-to-order pieces and gifts.
Detailed printed branding for workwear and performance garments.
Our digital print heat transfer methods can be applied to most fabrics that can withstand high heat.
Our step-by-step DTF printing process ensures your designs are brought to life with precision and care.
Select from our wide range of quality apparel, workwear, or accessories, or provide your own items for printing.
Send us your artwork in vector format (AI or EPS recommended). Need help preparing it? We'll make sure it's ready for printing.
We'll provide a personalised quote and create a sample for your approval, so you can see exactly how your design will look.
Using our commercial DTF printers, we transfer your design onto film and then heat-press it onto your garment. Every print is inspected to ensure crisp detail, vibrant colour, and long-lasting results.
Once your order is approved, your custom DTF garments or transfers are ready for local pick-up in Melbourne or fast shipping anywhere in Australia. Most orders are ready within 5–7 business days, with rush jobs accommodated where possible.
Heat transfer vinyl printing for clothing works by cutting a design from a sheet of vinyl, then applying it to fabric using a heat press. The heat press uses heat and pressure to permanently bond the vinyl design onto the garment. It's ideal for logos, text and bold graphics, making it a strong choice for smaller runs of custom t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts and more.
The Best Embroidery custom heat transfer printing service in Melbourne is well suited to businesses needing custom workwear, promotional tees, team uniforms or other branded clothing.
DTF isn't the only heat transfer method we offer. We also provide digital print heat transfer in Melbourne using heat transfer vinyl (HTV). A process where a design is cut from a sheet of vinyl and bonded onto the garment using heat and pressure. It's a strong, cost-effective option for simpler logos, text and bold graphics and works well on cotton, cotton blends, canvas, nylon and spandex.
So which should you choose? Here's the difference:
| Factors | Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) | DTF Printing |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Logos, text, bold graphics | Full-colour, detailed artwork |
| Colours | Best for simple, solid colours | Unlimited colours, gradients |
| Fine detail | Good | Excellent |
| Small runs | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cost for simple designs | Often more cost-effective | Comparable |
| Cost for complex designs | Limited by colour/detail | More cost-effective for detail |
DTF is ideal for full-colour, detailed artwork, but it isn't always the best fit for every garment. Premium, stitched workwear and corporate uniforms often suit embroidery better, while simpler single-colour designs can sometimes be done more cost-effectively with digital print heat transfer. We'll help you pick the right method rather than defaulting to the one we sell the most of.
Alongside direct to film printing, we also offer embroidered patches for a traditional, textured finish, embroidery company logo work for corporate branding, and a dedicated workwear embroidery service built for daily wear. Send us your design and we'll recommend the best option.
Request a quote, upload your design, or get in touch. Best Embroidery will confirm pricing and turnaround based on your garment, quantity and design.
DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing is a modern process that transfers your artwork from a special film onto fabric using heat and pressure. Our high-tech commercial DTF printers with multi-colour ink systems deliver crisp detail, smooth gradients, and vibrant, long-lasting colours.
Unlike vinyl or screen printing, DTF prints bond directly into the fibres. That means your designs won’t crack, peel, or fade, and you can achieve full-colour designs, gradients, and fine details with precision. The printed film is placed on the garment and heat-pressed, then peeled away to reveal a durable, professional-quality design permanently bonded to the fabric.
Our step-by-step DTF printing process ensures your designs are brought to life with precision and care:
Why Choose DTF Printing?
DTF printing is one of the most versatile and durable ways to bring your designs to life. We create DTF prints for businesses, creators, schools, sports teams, and small brands who want professional-quality designs that truly stand out. Here’s why our customers love it:You can use this widget to input text into the page.
VVIBRANT COLOUR & SHARP DETAIL
Our 8-colour ink system delivers smooth gradients and rich, lasting colours that make your design pop.
FAST & RELIABLE
From small orders to large uniform runs, we get your prints done quickly without compromising quality.
DURABLE & WASH-RESISTANT
Flexible prints that stay looking great, even after repeated washes.
WORKS ON MOST FABRICS
Cotton, polyester, and common blends are ideal for DTF printing.
Note: DTF printing is not suitable for delicate, highly textured, or treated fabrics. Avoid silk, satin, leather, wool, suede, fleece, high-density nylon, and highly stretchy materials, as heat or the printing process can damage the fabric or prevent proper adhesion.
Ready to bring your designs to life? Best Embroidery makes the whole process simple. Start by choosing your garment(s) from our product catalogue then sending us your order details. Our team will get in touch to go over your order and provide a personalised quote. Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll take care of the printing, finishing, and delivery, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting results.
DTF (direct to film) printing is a digital printing method where a design is printed onto film, coated with adhesive powder, and heat-pressed onto the garment. This produces full-colour, detailed results without needing separate print screens.
Neither is universally better, they suit different jobs. DTF is best for full-colour, detailed artwork, while embroidery gives a raised, stitched finish that suits logos and workwear. We can help you decide which is right for your design.
When applied correctly, DTF prints resist cracking and fading through normal washing and everyday wear, making them suitable for both personal apparel and workwear.
Yes, DTF works well on many workwear fabrics. For high-wear workwear and uniforms, embroidery is sometimes preferred for its added durability. We can advise on the best option for your garments.
HTV prints are durable and long-lasting. With proper care, prints won't fade, crack or peel, keeping your designs looking vibrant.
We recommend machine washing in cold water and air drying. Avoid ironing directly on the design.
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