At 10:9 Design LLC, we believe in quality above everything else. Direct-to-Film, like many others in our industry, is a technology that gets a bad rap. We hear all the time from clients that they don’t want anything other than screen printing because everything else feels like a “sticker.” When Direct-to-Film first emerged, this was pretty accurate. It was thick and looked more like vinyl. However, over the past couple of years, technology has vastly improved.

Before we entered the DTF space, we spent almost five years learning about the technology. We visited manufacturers and trade shows demanding the quality we were willing to sell to our clients. Apparel decoration equipment is very similar to the automotive industry. The options span from budget to ultra-luxury. Just like a budget car, budget printers get the job done, but they don’t compare to the ultra-luxury results. Low-quality results damage client expectations as well as the new technology. When we purchased our printers, our level of investment speaks to the level of commitment we have to the quality we require for our clients. Screen printing is the tried-and-true decoration method, and we are not abandoning it. However, Direct-to-Film removes limitations and allows for a much more affordable option for small quantity and/or high color count artwork. Feel free to stop by and check out our side-by-side screen printing vs. DTF samples in our showroom.