This is the page for people who already have the design. Send the file, pick the garment, approve the proof. No art fee, no color limit, no minimum quantity. One shirt for a birthday and four hundred for a company picnic go through the same process and the same presses.
What you can print on
- T shirts and long sleeves in soft ringspun cotton or heavier workwear weights
- Hoodies and crewnecks for teams, retreats and cold weather merch
- Polos for staff who need to look like staff without wearing a uniform
- Aprons for markets, coffee bars, catering and booths
- Tote bags for conference swag and fundraisers
- Infant bodysuits and youth sizes ordered alongside adult sizes in the same run
- Performance and dry fit polyester for sports and outdoor crews
Getting the file right
Most reprints come from artwork problems, not printing problems. Vector (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) is best for logos and type, since it scales to any size with no loss. A PNG needs a transparent background at 300 DPI at the size you want printed, roughly 3600 pixels across for a twelve inch chest print. Do not send a logo pulled off a website, screen resolution is a quarter of print resolution and it shows on fabric. Tell us the garment color, since light ink behaves differently on dark fabric than it does on a monitor, and double check spelling on names, dates and rosters. Not sure about a file? Send it anyway, we check it at print size before you pay.
Why DTF for short runs
Screen printing charges per color and per screen, which is why a shop quotes a minimum of twenty four. Direct to film has no screens, so a ten color photograph costs the same as a one color wordmark, and a run of five costs proportionally what a run of fifty costs. Above roughly two hundred pieces on a simple one or two color design, screen printing starts winning again, and we will tell you when that is the case rather than take the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum order?
No. One piece is a real order.
Do extra colors cost more?
No. Full color prints for the same price as single color.
Can I print front and back?
Yes, plus sleeve, pocket area and back neck. Each location is priced separately.
How long does it take?
Most orders press within two to four business days of proof approval.
Can I reorder later and have it match?
Yes. We keep the print file and placement measurements on your order.
Straight off our press
This is the page for people who already have the design. Send us the file, tell us what to print it on, and we handle the rest. No art fee, no color limit, no minimum quantity. One shirt for a birthday and four hundred for a company picnic go through the same process.
Cypress DTF prints custom apparel from 12218 Jones Rd. in Cypress, Texas, and ships nationwide. Direct to film is what lets us quote the same price for a photographic four color graphic as for a one color wordmark, and it is why a run of twelve costs what it should instead of carrying the setup cost of a run of two hundred.
What you can put your artwork on
- T shirts and long sleeves: Gildan and Bella + Canvas, soft ringspun cotton or heavier workwear weight.
- Hoodies and crewnecks: Fleece for teams, retreats, staff gifts and cold weather merch.
- Polos: The default for front of house staff, service teams and anyone who needs to read as staff without wearing a uniform.
- Aprons: Markets, coffee bars, catering, pop up booths.
- Tote bags: Conference swag, store bags, fundraiser giveaways.
- Bodysuits and youth sizes: Infant through youth XL, ordered alongside adult sizes in the same run.
- Performance and dry fit: Polyester blends for sports, outdoor crews and Texas summers.
Getting the file right
Most reprints come from artwork problems, not printing problems, so it is worth thirty seconds of attention.
- Vector is best. AI, EPS, SVG or PDF for logos and type. It scales to any size with no loss.
- PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at the size you want it printed. A 12 inch chest print wants roughly 3600 pixels across.
- Do not send a logo pulled off a website. Screen resolution is a quarter of print resolution and it shows.
- Tell us the garment color. Light ink on dark fabric and pastel on navy behave differently than they do on your screen. We show you before we print.
- Check the spelling. Names, dates and rosters print exactly as you send them.
Not sure about a file? Send it anyway. We will tell you whether it holds up before you pay for anything.
What people order here
Business and staff apparel
- Branded polos and tees for employees and service crews
- Restaurant, salon and retail floor staff
- Trade show and conference booth apparel
- Onboarding kits for new hires
Events and groups
- Family reunions, bachelorette weekends and birthdays
- Fundraisers, walks and charity runs
- Tournaments, leagues and rec teams
- Concerts, festivals and market booths
Personal projects
- Memorial and tribute shirts
- Gifts with a photo or an inside joke on them
- Small merch runs for creators and small brands
Pricing, honestly
- No setup fee and no per color charge. A ten color design costs what a one color design costs.
- Price steps down as quantity rises. Ask for a quote at any quantity and we will show you the break points.
- Above roughly 200 pieces on a simple one or two color design, ask us to quote screen printing alongside DTF. Sometimes it comes in lower and we will say so.
- Registered nonprofits and schools can order tax exempt. Send the certificate through our tax exemption page before the first order, because tax already remitted cannot be refunded.
Have the artwork ready?
Send the file, the garment, the quantity and the date you need it. We come back with a price and a schedule.
Call us: (405) 384-0558
Visit us: 12218 Jones Rd., Unit J, Cypress, TX 77070
Email us: cypressdtf@gmail.com
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Serving Cypress, Katy, Tomball, Spring, Jersey Village, Waller and greater Houston, and shipping to all 50 states.
FAQs
Yes, that is what this collection is for. Pick the garment, upload the file during checkout, and we send a proof before anything goes on the press.
T shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, crewnecks, polos, tank tops, aprons, tote bags and infant bodysuits. Sizes run from infant through adult 4XL.
No. One shirt is a real order. Because DTF has no screen setup, a run of five costs proportionally what a run of fifty costs.
No. A full color photograph prints for the same price as a single color logo. That is the main reason to choose DTF over screen printing on short runs.
Vector (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) for logos and type. For photos and illustrations, a PNG with a transparent background at 300 DPI at print size. Roughly 3600 pixels wide covers a standard 12 inch chest print.
Yes, and also sleeve, pocket area and back neck. Each print location is priced separately, so tell us all of them when you ask for a quote.
Usually. Simple marks and wordmarks can be redrawn cleanly. Send what you have and we will tell you before you order, not after.
Yes, price per piece steps down with quantity. Send the design, the quantity and the size breakdown and we will quote it.
Most orders press within two to four business days of proof approval. Tell us the date you need them in hand and we will say honestly whether it fits before you pay.
Yes. We keep the print file and the placement measurements on your order, so a reorder six months later matches the first run.