How We Print: Behind the Scenes of Our DTF Process

How We Print: Behind the Scenes of Our DTF Process

At RM Studio Print, we don’t just make t-shirts — we craft pieces that speak. What sets us apart? Our DTF (Direct to Film) printing process. It’s precise, long-lasting, and built for bold detail. Here’s a closer look at how your design goes from screen to fabric — with zero shortcuts.

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1. We Prep Your Design

Everything starts with your chosen graphic. We size, adjust, and clean it up so it’s print-ready. This step is crucial — good design means good results.

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2. DTF Print & Powder

We print your design using specialist DTF inks onto transfer film. Immediately after printing, we apply a high-quality powder that bonds with the ink. This powder is what helps your design stick to the fabric — and stay there.

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3. Curing for Strength

Next, we cure the design using heat. This step melts the powder into the ink and preps it for pressing. Think of it like “baking” your design — it locks everything in.

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4. Pressing the Tee

Once cured, we place the film on your t-shirt and press it with high temperature and pressure. The result? A clean, bold print that blends into the fabric — not a plastic-feeling layer.

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5. We Let It Breathe

Here’s what most printers don’t do: we let the t-shirt rest for 24 hours. Why? It allows the ink to fully settle and the fibres too cool. The result is a smoother finish and longer-lasting colour.

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6. Final Quality Check

Before anything leaves our studio, we inspect it by hand — no joke. If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t ship.

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💬 Why It Matters

Anyone can press a design onto a tee. But it takes patience, quality tools, and real care to make something that actually lasts and looks premium. That’s what we do — because your style deserves it.

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