DTF Printing in Kennesaw, GA: Full-Color Apparel with No Minimums
Full-color prints on any fabric, one shirt or two hundred, with no minimum and no per-color fee.
What DTF printing is and why people like it
DTF (direct-to-film) printing is a full-color way to decorate apparel. We print your design onto a special film, then heat-press it onto the fabric. At Panda Prints in Kennesaw, GA, there’s no minimum and no per-color charge. That mix is what makes DTF the most flexible way to put a logo, a photo, or a busy multi-color design on a shirt. With screen printing you pay more for every ink color. With DTF you don’t, so a 12-color gradient costs the same as a one-color name on the back. Vinyl means weeding and a color limit. DTF skips both, so fine detail and photo-quality art come through clean.
The print itself is soft with a slight texture, and it flexes with the fabric instead of cracking. Because the transfer bonds to the surface instead of dyeing the threads, DTF works on stuff sublimation can’t touch. Cotton, blends, and dark polyester all print bright and opaque, and we lay down white ink under your art so the colors stay punchy on a black tee.
What we make: items and options
We press DTF onto just about anything wearable or fabric-based that fits in our heat press. Common jobs out of our Kennesaw shop include:
- T-shirts and tanks in cotton, tri-blend, and performance poly, any color.
- Hoodies, crewnecks, and quarter-zips with front, back, and sleeve placements.
- Long sleeves and jerseys with full-color team art, numbers, and names.
- Tote bags, aprons, and canvas with bold prints that hold up to repeated washing.
- Workwear and safety apparel, including high-vis poly that sublimation would ghost on.
Placement options run from left-chest logos to full-front and full-back prints, oversized statement graphics, sleeve hits, and gang sheets when you’ve got several designs in one order. Bring your own garment idea or let us source the blanks. Either way we’ll match the right transfer size and placement to the piece.
Who DTF printing is for
DTF fits anyone who wants full-color apparel without committing to a big batch. There’s no minimum, so it works just as well for one shirt as it does for a bulk run:
- Sports teams and leagues around Cobb County that want roster shirts with names, numbers, and multicolor mascots.
- Small businesses and trades in Marietta, Acworth, and Smyrna that need branded crew tees without ordering 48 at a time.
- Events and weddings, from bachelorette shirts to reunion tees and one-day fundraiser apparel.
- Schools, PTAs, and churches from Powder Springs to Woodstock printing spirit wear and ministry shirts.
- Individuals who just want one custom shirt done right, with photo-quality detail.
Why choose Panda Prints
Everything is printed and pressed in-house in Kennesaw, GA. We never hand your order off to some far-off vendor. That means we control the color, the quality, and the timing from your art file all the way to the finished shirt. Panda Prints is a north-metro Atlanta shop serving Kennesaw, Cobb County, and the cities around us, including Marietta, Acworth, Smyrna, Mableton, Austell, Vinings, Powder Springs, and Woodstock.
You also get a real person in the loop. Founder Aaron Alexander and the team look at every file before it touches a press, you approve a proof before we print anything, and if your logo isn’t print-ready we’ll fix it. We redraw or clean up artwork so the final transfer looks sharp instead of pixelated.
How ordering and artwork work
Send us your design, approve the proof, then pick it up or have it delivered. That’s the whole flow. Reach out by phone at (954) 625-9374, by email at [email protected], or call or text ahead and we’ll set a time for you to stop by the Kennesaw shop. We run a home-based shop, so walk-ins are welcome during business hours, but a quick call or text first is appreciated. Tell us the garments, colors, quantities, and where you want the print, and we’ll send back a quote and a digital proof.
For artwork, a high-resolution 300dpi transparent PNG is ideal for DTF. Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) are great too and print beautifully. Don’t have the right file? That’s normal. Send whatever you’ve got and we’ll redraw or rebuild it so it prints clean. Nothing goes to production until you sign off on the proof.
Turnaround and minimums
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from art approval, and there are no minimums. Order one shirt or five hundred. DTF uses no screens and no setup fee, so small runs and rush jobs move fast, and rush or next-day is available when timing is tight, with the fee depending on the size and nature of the job. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery options are all available, and we’ll work out the best one for your order.
DTF printing FAQ
How much does DTF printing cost?
DTF apparel at Panda Prints starts at $10 with full color and no per-color charge. Order one shirt or a bulk run, the per-color charge is still zero, and there’s no setup fee on DTF. Final pricing depends on the garment, the print size, and the quantity, so send us your design for an exact quote.
Is there a minimum order for DTF?
No. There are no minimums on DTF at Panda Prints. We’ll print a single shirt or a full team order, and small orders are genuinely welcome.
How long does DTF printing take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days from the moment you approve your proof. DTF needs no screens and no setup, so small runs move fast, and rush or next-day is available when you’re on a deadline, with the fee set by the size and nature of the job.
What file types do you need for DTF?
A high-res 300dpi transparent PNG is best for DTF, and vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) work great too. If you don’t have a usable file, we can redraw or rebuild your logo in-house.
Do you serve cities near Kennesaw?
Yes. We’re based in Kennesaw and serve all of Cobb County and north metro Atlanta, including Marietta, Acworth, Smyrna, Mableton, Austell, Vinings, Powder Springs, and Woodstock. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery options are all available.
Are DTF prints durable, and how do I care for them?
Yes. DTF prints are soft and stretch with the fabric, so they resist cracking and peeling through repeated washes. Wash inside-out in cold water and tumble dry low or hang dry, and avoid ironing directly over the print for the longest life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does DTF printing cost?
DTF starts at $10, full color, no per-color charge and no setup fee. One shirt costs the same per print as a hundred, since there are no screens to burn. The final number depends on the garment, the print size, and how many you need, so send over your design and we’ll quote it exactly.
Is there a minimum order for DTF?
No minimum at all. We’ll print one shirt or a full team run. Small orders are a big part of what we do, so don’t hesitate to ask for just a couple.
How long does DTF printing take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days once you approve your proof. DTF has no screens and no setup, so small runs move quick. If you’re on a tight deadline, rush is case by case and we can often turn it around the next business day when the queue allows, charged at a premium.
What file types do you need for DTF?
A high-res transparent PNG at 300dpi is ideal, and vector files like AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG work great too. If all you have is a logo off your phone or an old business card, send it anyway. I can clean it up or rebuild it from scratch in-house, basic tweaks free and full graphic design from $75.
Do you serve cities near Kennesaw?
Yes. We’re in Kennesaw and cover all of Cobb County and the north metro Atlanta area, including Marietta, Acworth, Smyrna, Mableton, Austell, Vinings, Powder Springs, and Woodstock. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery options are all available, and we’ll work out the best one for your order.
How do I pay, and is a deposit required?
Payment is due in full when you place the order, and there’s no separate deposit. We take cash, card, and ACH. Nothing gets made until you approve a digital mockup first, so you see exactly what you’re getting before we print.
Are DTF prints durable, and how do I care for them?
Yes. A DTF print is soft and stretches with the fabric, so it holds up to repeated washing without cracking or peeling. Wash it inside-out in cold water and tumble dry low or hang it to dry. Don’t iron directly over the print and it’ll last the life of the shirt.
Do you really make everything in-house?
Yes. Every shirt is printed and pressed right here in Kennesaw, no outsourcing and no middleman. I personally check each order before it goes out. That control is the whole reason I started Panda, after every shop quoted me 14 to 21 days for five simple shirts and I decided to learn the craft myself.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a fast, no-pressure quote. Most custom orders ship in 3–5 business days from Kennesaw, GA.