In-House Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) Transfer Printing

Threads Custom Gear Announces New DTF Printer: Now Offering Direct‑to‑Film Transfers 

Traverse City, MI – July 9, 2025 – Threads Custom Gear, a leading provider of custom apparel in Northern Michigan, is excited to announce the installation of a state‑of‑the‑art DTF (Direct‑to‑Film) printer at its Traverse City facility. This investment empowers the company to produce vibrant, full‑color heat transfers entirely in‑house, offering maximum flexibility—from single, custom prints to full team orders.

Why this matters:

• Unmatched flexibility – Design a unique full‑color transfer and apply it to one item—or replicate it across hundreds of jerseys, hoodies, or bags, without screen‑printing setup fees
• Premium quality – DTF transfers deliver sharp, vivid color and precise detail that remain resilient wash after wash
• Fast turnaround – Ideal for urgent print orders or last‑minute team needs, enabling quick, cost‑effective production

Perfect for sports & customization:

For the 2025 Traverse City Little League season, Threads Custom Gear has outfitted more than 600 players and coaches. With this in‑house DTF capability, they can now offer fully personalized jerseys—including player names and numbers—across any size order.

About Direct‑to‑Film (DTF):

DTF involves printing a design onto specialized PET film, coating it with adhesive powder, and then heat‑pressing it onto fabric. It works across a wide variety of materials—cotton, polyester, blends, denim, even leather—without requiring elaborate setup

• Local impact & service enhancement:

• “Investing in this technology underscores our commitment to Traverse City and Midwest teams,” said Josh Ludka, owner of Threads Custom Gear. “Now we can accommodate every need—from single commemorative tees to complete youth league uniforms—all right here in our shop.”

Services include:

• • Personalization (e.g., coach jerseys, awards, event tees)
  • Scaled team orders (branches, league teams, school clubs)
  • Seamless in‑house production without third‑party outsourcing
  • Eco‑friendly production: reduced ink waste, no-screen setup
  • Full color artwork like gradients are easy to print and look sensational

Services include:

• • Personalization (e.g., coach jerseys, awards, event tees)
  • Scaled team orders (branches, league teams, school clubs)
  • Seamless in‑house production without third‑party outsourcing
  • Eco‑friendly production: reduced ink waste, no-screen setup
  • Full color artwork like gradients are easy to print and look sensational