Direct To Film Printing Business

Direct To Film Printing Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Thinking of diving into the personalized merchandise market? Direct to film (DTF) printing might just be the business idea for you.

DTF printing involves using specialized films to transfer custom designs onto various fabrics. It’s more versatile than traditional screen printing and offers vibrant, durable prints with minimal setup.

Why consider DTF printing? For starters, it allows you to cater to a wide range of customers—from small businesses needing branded apparel to individuals looking for unique gifts. The startup costs are relatively low compared to other printing methods, making it an accessible entry point into the lucrative world of custom printing.

Setting up requires investing in a quality DTF printer, inks, and transfer films, and you’ll need to build an online presence to attract customers. But if you’re willing to put in the work, DTF printing can offer a rewarding blend of creativity and business acumen.

In this list, you'll find real-world direct to film printing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a direct to film printing business that makes money.

1. DesignNBuy INC ($12M/year)

Abhishek Agarwal, the CMO of Design’N’Buy, came up with the idea for the company after receiving a request from a customer to develop a personalized t-shirt design tool. After realizing that existing solutions were either too complex or lacking important features, Agarwal and his team decided to create a customer-friendly web-to-print solution. Since launching in 2009, Design’N’Buy has expanded to serve clients in over 40 countries and has achieved a turnover of $1.5 million and over 1,000 clients.

How much money it makes: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
How many people on the team: 60

On Starting A Pioneer Web-To-Print Software Solution

Web-to-print software company Design'N'Buy has acquired clients in over 40 countries and earned a turnover of $1.5 million and 1,000+ clients across 60+ countries within a short span of existence.

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