How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business with DTF Transfers

Introduction

Want to turn your passion for custom apparel into a profitable business? With Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, you can start a T-shirt printing business with minimal investment and no expensive equipment. In this guide, we'll show you how to launch, grow, and scale your business using DTF transfers.

 

Step 1: Define Your Business Model

Before you begin, decide how you want to sell custom apparel:
Print-On-Demand (POD) – Sell online and order DTF transfers as needed.
Wholesale/Bulk Orders – Supply printed shirts to businesses, brands, and organizations.
Local Custom Orders – Offer one-off personalized prints for customers.

 

Step 2: Source High-Quality DTF Transfers

Instead of investing in costly printers, you can outsource your transfers to a reliable supplier like DTF HUB! We offer:
No minimum orders
Full-color, high-quality transfers
Fast production & shipping

 

Step 3: Find the Best Blanks & Materials

For the best quality, use premium T-shirts made of 100% cotton, polyester blends, or tri-blends. Popular blank brands:
✔ Bella+Canvas
✔ Gildan
✔ Next Level

 

Step 4: Set Up Your Online Store

Build an eCommerce store with platforms like:
Shopify (best for beginners)
Etsy (great for handmade/custom items)
Amazon Merch (print-on-demand)

 

Step 5: Marketing & Branding

📢 Use social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
📢 Run promotions & discounts to attract first customers
📢 Leverage influencer collaborations to expand reach

 

Conclusion

Starting a T-shirt printing business has never been easier with DTF transfers! Partner with DTF HUB and start selling high-quality custom apparel today.

Ready to launch your business? Get started with [DTF HUB] today!