Direct-to-Film process

California DTF is reshaping how apparel decorators in the state—and beyond—approach custom prints, offering a flexible, scalable workflow that supports on-demand design, quick proofs, efficient production across small studios and larger shops alike, and a growing ecosystem of materials, services, and training that help studios scale confidently.This Direct-to-Film Printing approach delivers vibrant color, a soft hand feel, reliable adhesion, and scalable throughput that keeps California printers competitive with demanding orders and ever-shorter turnaround times.