Printing

Direct-to-Film Printing

Direct-to-film (DTF) prints are versatile and can handle even the most complex designs. Whether your design includes photos, intricate graphics, fine art, or small text, DTF printing can bring it to life with sharp, clear, and striking results.

Direct-to-film printing is suitable for heavy-duty sportswear, bags, outerwear, uniforms, and most apparel or fabric merchandise.

Some of the fabrics include:

• Polyester
• Fleece
• Cotton
• Nylon

Direct-to-film printing can easily take on complex and intricate designs.

With this technique, you can:

• Keep designs looking fresh even with heavy wash and wear
• Make color or text come alive on designs using transparent space
• Create designs for more fabrics

 Because the printing process involves the direct transfer of images onto fabric, designs come out detailed and color gradients transition smoothly from one shade to another.

Heat Press

Heat vinyl transfers are another popular option for sports teams and larger images, words and logos. Hawkes Bay Embroidery has a huge range of coloured vinyl and the limits are endless to what you want to add to your garment.

Great for sports teams numbers, names and anything you want BIG on the garment.

If you need multiple colours then a digitally printed transfer is a better option for you. Please see below.

Digital Transfer Printing

Digital Printing is exactly like heat press but can be done in full colour.