DTF Transfers Built for Greensboro
New Leaf Graphics Inc. is a licensed custom apparel and DTF transfer provider serving Greensboro, NC, and the Triad region since 2011.
Direct-to-Film Transfers, Explained
DTF (direct-to-film) transfers are full-color graphics printed onto a special film, then heat-pressed onto fabric. The process bonds ink directly to the fiber, producing a soft, durable print on cotton, polyester, blends, performance fabrics, and more. New Leaf Graphics Inc. produces DTF transfers in-house in Greensboro, NC, with no minimum order and no color limits.
Full-Color Apparel Decoration Without the Compromises
Getting a complex design onto a garment is harder than it should be. Gradients wash out, photographic prints get rejected, and fine details disappear. Most methods force you to simplify the artwork to fit the process—and that means the final product is never quite what you pictured. Small orders make the problem worse, because the economics don't work in your favor.
Screen printing requires color separations and minimum quantities that push small or complex runs into a price range that doesn't make sense. Embroidery cannot reproduce photographic detail or smooth gradients at all—it simply is not built for that kind of artwork. When you pick the wrong method for your project, you pay for the process more than for the product, and you often miss your deadline trying to make it work.
DTF Transfers Work on Fabrics Screen Printing Cannot Touch
New Leaf Graphics Inc. produces DTF transfers in-house in Greensboro, NC, handling full-color artwork, photographic prints, and gradient-heavy designs on cotton, polyester, blends, performance fabrics, and fleece. There are no minimum order restrictions and no color limits. You bring the design you actually want—not the design that fits the process—and we produce it on the fabric you already chose.
What New Leaf Graphics Produces
In-House
Every DTF transfer order placed with New Leaf Graphics Inc. is produced at our Greensboro, NC facility—not outsourced to a third-party supplier. That means tighter quality control and faster turnaround for customers across the Triad.
- Cotton, polyester, performance blends, fleece, and nylon—works on virtually any fabric type
- No minimum order—order one piece or one thousand
- Full-color artwork including gradients, photographic prints, and fine detail
- In-house production with standard turnaround—no waiting on a third-party supplier
- Heat-pressed application by New Leaf Graphics staff are supplied as a transfer for client applications.
No Minimums Means No Wasted Budget
Small businesses, nonprofits, event organizers, and teams that need fewer than 24 pieces don't have to pad an order to justify the run. With no minimum order requirement, DTF transfers give you the quantity you actually need at a price that fits the project—whether that's one piece or a hundred.
The Right Decoration Method for Your Project
This comparison helps you identify the right method before picking up the phone. Each process has a clear use case where it performs best—DTF is not always the answer, and New Leaf Graphics will tell you which method suits your project when you request a quote.
DTF Transfers
Best for: Complex artwork, gradients, photographic prints, small runs, mixed fabric types
Minimum order: None
Full-color: Yes, unlimited
Fabric range: Cotton, poly, blends, performance, fleece, nylon
Cost per piece: Moderate at low quantity; competitive at volume
Screen Printing
Best for: Simple to mid-complexity designs, large runs, consistent per-piece cost at volume
Minimum order: Typically 12-24 pieces depending on color count
Full-color: Limited by color separation count
Fabric range: Best on cotton and cotton-rich blends
Cost per piece: Lowest per piece at volume
Custom Embroidery
Best for: Logos on polos, hats, and structured garments; corporate and uniform programs
Minimum order: Typically 12 pieces for digitizing cost efficiency
Full-color: Thread palette only; no photographic or gradient reproduction
Fabric range: Best on woven and structured fabrics; not ideal for thin knits
Cost per piece: Higher per piece; durable, premium finish
Questions About DTF Transfers, Answered
How well do DTF transfers hold up after washing?
DTF transfers bond to fabric at the fiber level through heat pressing, producing a print that resists cracking, peeling, and fading through normal washing cycles. Wash garments inside out in cold water and tumble dry on low to extend the life of the print. Most DTF prints remain vibrant after 50 or more washes when care instructions are followed.What file format does New Leaf Graphics need for DTF transfers?
New Leaf Graphics accepts print-ready files in PNG with a transparent background at a minimum of 300 DPI at print size. Vector files in AI or EPS format are also accepted and preferred for logos. If the artwork is only available in a low-resolution format, the team can advise on the best path forward—send it over, and they will assess it.
Is there a minimum order for DTF transfers at New Leaf Graphics?
No minimum order applies to DTF transfers at New Leaf Graphics Inc. A single piece is as welcome as a bulk run. This makes DTF the practical choice for one-off personalization, small-team orders, event merch with mixed sizes, and any project where screen printing's minimum quantity would mean ordering more than the budget allows.How long does a DTF transfer order take to complete?
Standard turnaround at New Leaf Graphics Inc. depends on order volume and current production schedule. Most DTF transfer orders are completed within a few business days once the artwork is approved. Rush turnaround may be available—contact New Leaf Graphics at (336) 580-1566 or through the quote form to discuss the timeline before placing the order.
Start Your DTF Transfer Order Today
New Leaf Graphics Inc. produces DTF transfers in-house in Greensboro, NC, with no minimum order and free quotes for every project. Bring the design that works for your project—full color, any fabric, any quantity.
