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Print as few as 1 shirt. No setup fees, no minimums.
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DTF Printing Colorado Springs
Full-color DTF prints pressed in-house — no minimum, no setup fees, and ready in 3–5 business days from artwork approval.
- Free digital mockup within 10 minutes of confirming details
- Free artwork cleanup
- No commitment required
Colorado Springs, CO 80922 (opens Google Maps)
Monday – Sunday, 7:30am – 7pm
Text (719) 280-2638 (preferred) or call
Free · no obligation
See your design on the shirt within 10 minutes of confirming details.
Send your logo or idea. Your free digital mockup will be ready within 10 minutes of confirming the details with you—no commitment required.
- Free digital mockupYour design on the real garment within 10 minutes of confirming the details with you — no commitment required.
- Free artwork cleanupA sketch, a photo, a rough logo — we'll clean it up free.
DTF printing Colorado Springs — no minimums. Need just 1 shirt? ARK does Direct to Film printing in-house. Small orders, fast turnaround, full color.
DTF Printing in Colorado Springs
Most print shops won't touch a small order — the setup cost makes it impractical. At ARK, we use DTF printing for small orders, which means no minimums, no setup fees, and no compromises on quality.
DTF stands for Direct to Film. Your design is printed onto a special transfer film, then heat-pressed directly onto the garment. The result is a vibrant, full-color print with crisp detail that holds up wash after wash — and it works on just about any fabric.
Whether you need one custom shirt for a birthday, five jerseys for a small team, or a quick sample before placing a larger order, ARK has you covered in Colorado Springs.
Full Color Prints
Unlimited colors, gradients, and photographic designs.
Fast Turnaround
3–5 business days from artwork approval.
What Is DTF Printing?
Direct to Film printing is a heat-transfer process that works like this: your design is printed in full color onto a special PET film, coated with a hot-melt adhesive powder, and then heat-pressed onto your garment. The result is a smooth, flexible print that bonds directly with the fabric fibers.
Unlike traditional screen printing, DTF requires no screens and no color separation — which means there's no minimum order quantity to make it cost-effective. You get the same quality result whether you're printing 1 shirt or 50.
Unlike vinyl heat transfer, DTF handles complex artwork, gradients, and photographic images without any cutting or weeding. If your design can be printed, DTF can transfer it.
No Setup Fees
No screens, no color separation charges. Your price is the same whether it's your first shirt or your fifth.
Complex Designs Welcome
Gradients, shadows, photographs, fine detail — DTF handles it all without extra cost.
Durable & Wash-Resistant
DTF prints are flexible and durable. They won't crack, peel, or fade with normal washing.
DTF vs. Screen Printing: When We Use Each
At ARK, we use the right method for your order size so you always get the best value:
- 1–23 shirts → DTF printing. No setup cost makes DTF the clear choice for small orders.
- 24+ shirts → screen printing. At higher quantities, screen printing's per-shirt cost drops significantly and delivers exceptional durability.
You don't have to figure this out yourself — just tell us your quantity and we'll recommend the right method and give you a quote.
Want the full breakdown? Read our guide: DTF vs. Screen Printing — Which Is Right for Your Order?
What We Can Print On
DTF works on virtually any fabric type — cotton, polyester, blends, and even some performance fabrics. Both light and dark garments print beautifully.
- T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts
- Hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts
- Tank tops
- Tote bags and accessories
- Most woven and knit fabrics
Not sure if your garment works with DTF? and we'll let you know.
Common Questions About DTF Printing
What is the minimum order for DTF printing?
There is no minimum. We print as few as 1 shirt. DTF is specifically designed to be cost-effective at any quantity.
How long does DTF printing take?
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days from artwork approval. Rush services are available — contact us to discuss your timeline.
What file formats do you need?
We prefer vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) for best results, but we can work with high-resolution PNG or JPG files as well. When in doubt, send us what you have and we'll let you know.
Does ARK ship DTF orders?
Yes — we ship orders nationwide. Local pickup is also available in Colorado Springs.
One shirt or a thousand — no minimum.
Screen printing needs a screen made for each ink color, so it starts at 24 shirts — that's where it pays off. Under 24, we print with DTF: no screens, no setup, full color, even for a single shirt. Tell us your quantity and we'll recommend the right method — you don't need to know which one you want.
- 1+shirts: no minimum order (DTF, full color)
- 24+shirts: screen printing
- 10 minfree digital mockup after confirming details
- Same daywe start your order once you approve the proof
How an order works.
Your price instantly. Your free mockup follows within 10 minutes of confirming the details with you. After you approve it and pay, we start your order the same day.
See your price instantly
Pick the garment, the quantity and where it's printed — the form shows your price as you go. About two minutes. Prefer to talk it through? Text us.
Your free digital mockup within 10 minutes of confirming details
Your free digital mockup will be ready within 10 minutes of confirming the details with you—no commitment required. Rough artwork? We'll clean it up free.
Approve it, then pay
Tweak the mockup until it's right. Nothing is printed until you approve it and pay the invoice.
We start the same day
Approve the proof and pay the invoice, and we start your order the same day — garments ordered, films printed, screens burned. Most screen-print orders are ready in 5–10 business days. Local pickup available, or we ship anywhere in the US.
5.0/5 based on 10 Google reviews · as of Oct 2026 (opens Google)
What customers say.
Real Google reviews of our Colorado Springs print shop.
Could not recommend enough for all of your screen printing needs! Impeccable craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Alex brought my visions to life in ways better than I could've hoped for!
Jessi Wood, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
The shirts were top quality in both materials and printing. Alex was great to work with. The whole process was great.
James Felix, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
I had a great experience working with ARK screen printing! Communication was excellent—Alex was very quick to respond and always open to any adjustments I needed along the way. The whole process felt easy and collaborative, which I really appreciated. The final shirts turned out exactly how I wanted. I would definitely use his services again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work and great customer service!
Bella O'Brien, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
I had gone online to request a quote for a couple shirts and left it as that, Alex called me to follow up on the quote and to me the call itself showed such great customer service and we talked about what I wanted, I decided to move forward with the purchase of my shirts and so glad I did! I highly recommend for anyone looking for custom shirts :)
Ceci's World, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
Great product! Amazing service! Would use again!
Jeremy Beckman, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
Really enjoyed working with them for our cafe shirts, will definitely be ordering more!
Joseph Morris, rated 5 out of 5 on Google
DTF printing across the Pikes Peak region.
Printed in Colorado Springs. Local pickup available, or we ship.
See your live price.
Tell us the garment, the quantity, your artwork and your date. Your price shows as you go. Your free digital mockup will be ready within 10 minutes of confirming the details with you—no commitment required.
- Your price, livePick the garment, quantity and print details to see the price as you go.
- Free digital mockup within 10 minutes of confirming detailsYour design on the garment — no commitment required.
- Free artwork cleanupSend whatever you have — a sketch, a photo, a rough logo.
- We start the same dayGarments ordered, films printed, screens burned — most orders are ready in 5–10 business days. Local pickup available, or we ship anywhere in the US.
Rather talk it through?Text (719) 280-2638 (preferred) or call — Monday – Sunday, 7:30am – 7pm.