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Custom DTF Printing in Long Beach, California

DTF transfer printing for Long Beach, CA - the most versatile decoration method available. French Press Custom's DTF production line delivers identical print quality across cotton, polyester, nylon, and blends in a single run. Whether you're branding a team near Queen Mary or launching a merch line, DTF gets it done.

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35 orders delivered to Long Beach addresses since 2015, per our invoicing records.

Local to Long Beach

Serving Long Beach From Right Next Door

Long Beach is about 22 minutes south on the 605 and the 405, and our invoicing records show 35 orders delivered to Long Beach addresses since 2015. From university clubs and Greek life to the Pine Avenue and Belmont Shore small-business scene, the breweries of Bixby Knolls and the contractors working the port corridor along the 710, it spans one of the widest ranges of apparel needs in the region, everything from band merch to hi-vis safety gear.

Qualifying Long Beach orders ship free locally; otherwise it is a 22-minute drive up the 605 for pickup.

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DTF Printing

What Is DTF Printing?

Everything you need to know about dtf printing services for Long Beach businesses and organizations.

DTF (direct-to-film) printing creates full-color transfers on PET film that are then heat-pressed onto any fabric type. Unlike screen printing or DTG, DTF works on cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, and every blend in between - with zero dye migration on synthetics. The adhesive layer creates a durable, flexible print with vibrant colors.

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Why French Press Custom

Why Long Beach Businesses Choose Us

Serving the South Bay region with premium dtf printing since 2010.

Works on ANY fabric - cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, blends

Full-color CMYK + white ink with no color limits

Zero dye migration on polyester and synthetics

No pre-treatment required (unlike DTG)

Gang sheets for maximum cost efficiency

Transfers can be stored and pressed on demand

Transparent Pricing

DTF Printing Pricing for Long Beach

No hidden fees - here's what to expect. Request a free quote for exact pricing on your project.

Quantity	Per piece (per transfer)
12-49 pieces	$4.50/pc
50-99 pieces	$3.85/pc
100-249 pieces	$3.00/pc
250+ pieces	$2.20/pc

Minimum 12 pieces. Prices are per piece, decoration only. Blank garment is additional and priced from live wholesale catalogs.

One-time setup: $15.00 per print location per order. Unlimited colors, no per-color charge.

Price is per transfer, one print location, standard size. Oversized transfers and extra locations are priced separately.

DTF pricing depends on transfer size and quantity. Gang sheets lower the cost per transfer on multi-design orders. Minimum 12 pieces for production orders.

Prices exclude CA sales tax (10.5%), which applies to the blank garment only.

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Common Questions

DTF Printing FAQ - Long Beach

Answers to the most common questions about dtf printing for Long Beach businesses and organizations.

Where can I get DTF transfers printed near Long Beach?

French Press Custom produces full-color DTF (direct-to-film) transfers at our Santa Fe Springs facility, just 22 minutes from Long Beach. We print and apply DTF transfers on cotton, polyester, nylon, and every blend - perfect for Long Beach businesses needing mixed-fabric branding.

What's the difference between DTF and screen printing for Long Beach orders?

For Long Beach orders, both methods have strengths. Screen printing is more cost-effective for large runs (100+ pieces) in 1-3 colors. DTF is better for full-color designs, small quantities, and mixed-fabric orders. DTF works on polyester and nylon where screen printing can struggle. Both are available at our facility 22 minutes from Long Beach - we'll recommend the best method for your project.

What is DTF printing?

DTF (direct-to-film) printing creates a full-color transfer on a special film using CMYK + white ink, then applies it to the garment with a heat press. The biggest advantage: DTF works on ANY fabric - cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, blends, and more. It produces vibrant, full-color prints with excellent durability and no dye migration on dark polyester.

Is DTF printing durable?

DTF transfers are extremely durable. The adhesive powder bonds permanently to the fabric under heat and pressure, creating a flexible print that stretches with the garment without cracking. DTF prints withstand 50+ washes and are resistant to fading. They also have zero dye migration on polyester, which is a common problem with other print methods.

What are the advantages of DTF over DTG?

DTF has three main advantages over DTG: (1) Fabric versatility - DTF works on any fabric including polyester and nylon, while DTG only works on cotton. (2) No pre-treatment - DTG requires pre-treating the garment, DTF doesn't. (3) Consistency - DTF transfers look identical on every fabric and color. DTG still wins for the softest hand feel on cotton and for the most photographic detail.

Can you rush dtf printing in Long Beach?

Yes. Rush windows by method: screen printing and embroidery in 3-5 days, DTG and DTF in 2-3 days, heat transfer vinyl in 24-48 hours, quoted per project. Pickup in Santa Fe Springs as soon as the job is done, or local delivery to Long Beach. See our rush printing page for details.

Customer Reviews

What South Bay Customers Say

4,355+ five-star reviews and counting. Here's what businesses near Long Beach say about our dtf printing.

“Screen printing wasn't an option on poly, and DTG doesn't work on it either. DTF was perfect - vibrant colors, no cracking, and they delivered on time.”

Frank C.

Diamond Bar, CA

“Nobody else could print our gradient logo on nylon. French Press nailed it with DTF - the quality is unreal.”

Brittany H.

Torrance, CA

“Having the same design look perfect on cotton, polyester, AND tri-blend was incredible. Every piece matched exactly.”

Tyler R.

Anaheim, CA

Our Location

Directions from Long Beach to French Press Custom

Just 22 minutes (14 miles) from Long Beach - free local delivery on qualifying orders.

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DTF Printing Articles & Guides

Helpful resources for Long Beach businesses planning dtf printing projects.

DTF Printing Explained: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

What is DTF printing? Learn how Direct-to-Film printing works, its advantages over screen printing and DTG, costs, and when to use it for custom apparel.

Screen Printing vs DTF: Differences and When to Use Each

Screen printing vs DTF side by side: cost, durability, detail and best use cases, so you can pick the right method for your apparel.

Corporate Swag Employees Actually Want to Wear: A Buying Guide

Corporate swag employees actually wear: how companies choose blank t-shirts, how to give employees a merch budget through a company store, how to avoid wasted branded apparel, and how to budget per person.

Serving Long Beach

Businesses We Serve in Long Beach

Just 20 minutes south on the 605 and 405, we serve Long Beach businesses from the Pine Avenue corridor downtown to the boutiques on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore and the breweries of Bixby Knolls. Event merch, student and club apparel, restaurant tees and hi-vis workwear for the port and industrial area around the 710 all ship or get picked up from our shop.

Downtown Long Beach along Pine Avenue

Belmont Shore on 2nd Street

Bixby Knolls on Atlantic Avenue

the Port of Long Beach industrial area

Schools, hospitals, employers and small businesses across Long Beach order from us. The Long Beach delivery count above comes straight from our invoicing records.

Long Beach School Spirit Wear

We print spirit wear for schools, PTAs and booster clubs across Long Beach and the South Bay area. Online stores, exact color matching, and built-in fundraising for every program.

Learn about school spirit wear programs

Ready to Get Started?

Get a free quote for your dtf printing project in Long Beach. We're just 22 minutes away. No minimums on DTG, 24-piece minimum on screen printing.

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Custom DTF Printing in Long Beach, California

Quantity

Per piece (per transfer)

12-49 pieces

$4.50/pc

50-99 pieces

$3.85/pc

100-249 pieces

$3.00/pc

250+ pieces

$2.20/pc

Businesses We Serve in Long Beach

Custom DTF Printing in Long Beach, California

Serving Long Beach From Right Next Door

What Is DTF Printing?

Why Long Beach Businesses Choose Us

DTF Printing Pricing for Long Beach

DTF Printing FAQ - Long Beach

What South Bay Customers Say

Directions from Long Beach to French Press Custom

DTF Printing Articles & Guides

DTF Printing Explained: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Screen Printing vs DTF: Differences and When to Use Each

Corporate Swag Employees Actually Want to Wear: A Buying Guide

Businesses We Serve in Long Beach

Long Beach School Spirit Wear

DTF Printing Near Long Beach

Other Services in Long Beach

Ready to Get Started?

Custom DTF Printing in Long Beach, California

Serving Long Beach From Right Next Door

What Is DTF Printing?

Why Long Beach Businesses Choose Us

DTF Printing Pricing for Long Beach

DTF Printing FAQ - Long Beach

What South Bay Customers Say

Directions from Long Beach to French Press Custom

DTF Printing Articles & Guides

DTF Printing Explained: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Screen Printing vs DTF: Differences and When to Use Each

Corporate Swag Employees Actually Want to Wear: A Buying Guide

Businesses We Serve in Long Beach

Long Beach School Spirit Wear

DTF Printing Near Long Beach

Other Services in Long Beach

Ready to Get Started?