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Your artwork printed in puff DTF, which rises off the fabric under heat to create a raised, dimensional print you can feel. Upload the file, pick the garment, approve the proof. No minimum and no setup fee.
What puff printing is
A foaming agent in the print layer expands when heat is applied, lifting the design one to two millimeters off the surface. The result looks and feels closer to embroidery than to printing, without embroidery's stitch count pricing or its detail limits. It has become the default finish on streetwear and small brand merch because it makes a shirt read as a product rather than a promotional item.
Designing for puff
Puff rewards simplicity harder than any other finish. Thick, bold type is what this is for: heavy sans serif lettering, block logos, simple shapes. Minimum line weight matters, since anything thinner than about two millimeters will not lift properly. Keep it single color or few colors, since overlapping colors lose definition at the edges once the surface rises. No gradients, no photographs, no fine detail. A puff logo alongside a flat full color print is a common and good looking layout.
What people order it for
Streetwear drops, small clothing brands, band and artist merch, hoodie chest logos, team names on the back of a crewneck, and anything sold at a price point that has to justify itself in the hand.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, no fabric softener, hang dry or tumble low. Never iron directly on a puff print, and never press anything on top of it, because heat will flatten the lift permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it raise?
Roughly one to two millimeters, enough to feel clearly and to cast a shadow under light.
Is there a minimum?
No. One shirt is a real order.
Does it cost more than flat DTF?
Slightly, because of the film. There is still no per color charge.
What designs do not work?
Thin lines, small text, gradients and photographs. Bold and simple is the rule.
Can I combine puff with a normal print?
Yes, and it is often the best looking result.
Your artwork printed in puff DTF, which rises off the fabric under heat to create a raised, dimensional print you can feel. Upload the file, pick the garment, approve the proof. No minimum and no setup fee.
What puff printing is
A foaming agent in the print layer expands when heat is applied, lifting the design one to two millimeters off the surface. The result looks and feels closer to embroidery than to printing, without embroidery's stitch count pricing or its detail limits. It has become the default finish on streetwear and small brand merch because it makes a shirt read as a product rather than a promotional item.
Designing for puff
Puff rewards simplicity harder than any other finish. Thick, bold type is what this is for: heavy sans serif lettering, block logos, simple shapes. Minimum line weight matters, since anything thinner than about two millimeters will not lift properly. Keep it single color or few colors, since overlapping colors lose definition at the edges once the surface rises. No gradients, no photographs, no fine detail. A puff logo alongside a flat full color print is a common and good looking layout.
What people order it for
Streetwear drops, small clothing brands, band and artist merch, hoodie chest logos, team names on the back of a crewneck, and anything sold at a price point that has to justify itself in the hand.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, no fabric softener, hang dry or tumble low. Never iron directly on a puff print, and never press anything on top of it, because heat will flatten the lift permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it raise?
Roughly one to two millimeters, enough to feel clearly and to cast a shadow under light.
Is there a minimum?
No. One shirt is a real order.
Does it cost more than flat DTF?
Slightly, because of the film. There is still no per color charge.
What designs do not work?
Thin lines, small text, gradients and photographs. Bold and simple is the rule.
Can I combine puff with a normal print?
Yes, and it is often the best looking result.
