DTF transfers vs screen printing.For merch teams weighing design freedom, production speed, and long-term value, the choice goes beyond sticker price, because the true cost emerges from upfront setup, ongoing material expenses, and how the final finish resists fading, cracking, or peeling through wash after wash, plus considerations of supplier variability, the risk of price shocks, and the value of prototypes or comparison runs that reduce post-launch surprises.
