DTF Transfers in Honolulu
Honolulu is Hawaii's capital and the center of the state's apparel decoration market, and it is the one metro in the directory where buying local changes the math the most: every order from a mainland transfer company has to cross the Pacific by air. DTF Database lists more than two dozen print shops across Oahu, most of which list direct-to-film transfers. AlohaDTF in Honolulu lists DTF gang sheets with Oahu pickup and inter-island delivery, and Airbrush Hawaii lists DTF gang sheets alongside heat press rentals. Shops that combine DTF with screen printing and embroidery include 808 Printer in Iwilei, Print Proz Hawaii, Warrior Printing Hawaii, Super Threads Hawaii, and Lanakila Pacific Custom Products in Honolulu, plus The Collective by Hawaii's Finest in Kapolei. For shops that print their own transfers, One Shot Supplies in Waipahu lists DTF film rolls, adhesive powder, and heat presses. Our guide to ordering DTF transfers in Hawaii compares local pickup with mainland shipping options.
Based in the Honolulu metro
These suppliers are physically located in the Honolulu metro and may offer local pickup, walk-in service, or in-metro production turnaround.
Honolulu digital transfer printhouse in Kakaako producing custom commercial DTF transfers and continuous gang sheets with local Oahu pickup.
Honolulu garment printing center on Gulick Avenue providing custom DTF transfers, gang sheet production, on-site heat press rentals, and custom apparel.
Sand Island commercial apparel decoration workshop providing digital DTF printing, screen printing, embroidery, and custom uniforms since 1984.
Downtown Honolulu apparel print shop on North King Street offering direct digital garment printing, heat transfers, and custom apparel with zero minimums.
Kapalama custom garment printing workshop producing silk screen printing, transfer embellishments, and custom team apparel for Oahu organizations.
Iwilei commercial garment printing facility delivering heat transfer numbers, screen printing, embroidery, and custom team athletic wear since 1997.
Kalihi commercial garment printhouse with 30+ years experience providing DTF transfers, automated screen printing, and water-based textile decoration.
Long-standing Kapalama custom t-shirt printing company offering custom garment decoration, thermal transfers, and embroidery for local organizations.
Central Oahu custom t-shirt and digital transfer workshop in Pearl City delivering DTG, screen printing, and brand apparel decoration since 2004.
Central Oahu garment embellisher in Aiea providing custom screen printing, heat transfer apparel, and embroidery for schools and businesses since 1988.
Warrior Printing Hawaii in Honolulu provides commercial DTF garment transfers, silk screen printing, sublimation, and custom team apparel decoration.
Super Threads Hawaii in Honolulu produces Digital Fusion DTF transfers, commercial screen printing, and custom embroidery for apparel decorators.
808 Printer in Honolulu offers custom DTF transfer printing, commercial screen printing, online design tools, and imprintable wholesale blank apparel.
J.R.'s Caps & Embroidery in Honolulu specializes in direct digital garment printing, heat transfers, official public agency uniforms, and custom embroidery.
Signs Today in Honolulu produces direct-to-film DTF heat transfers, custom apparel printing, customer fabric pressing, and wide-format graphics.
Sign Copy Express in Honolulu provides commercial heat transfers, custom printed apparel, promotional gifts, banners, and digital marketing graphics.
The Collective by Hawaii's Finest in Kapolei provides commercial DTF and DTG printing, screen printing, embroidery, and custom apparel production.
Uniforms by The Custom Company in Aiea provides on-demand digital apparel transfers, direct-to-garment printing, screen printing, and school uniforms.
808 Logo Promotions & Embroidery in Wahiawa provides custom heat transfers, commercial screen printing, logo embroidery, and promotional goods.
Lanakila Pacific Custom Products in Honolulu provides commercial DTF heat transfer printing, automated screen printing, and social enterprise apparel.
Made In Hawaii Enterprises in Honolulu delivers custom heat seal transfers, commercial screen printing, custom Aloha shirts, and promotional swag.
Honolulu Sign Company Ltd provides commercial screen printing, custom graphics, and full-color DTF transfers for local businesses across Oahu.
One Shot Supplies, Inc. is Hawaii's leading distributor of screen printing equipment, DTF supplies, inks, and custom transfers in Waipahu.
Dumaki LLC specializes in computerized embroidery, custom garment printing, and full-color DTF transfers on Campbell Avenue in Honolulu, HI.
JPG Hawaii specializes in commercial large-format printing, signage, embroidery, and custom DTF transfers on Cooke Street in Honolulu, HI.
Professional Image provides digital printing, wide-format graphics, and custom DTF transfers at Kapolei Marketplace in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Unlimited Designs, LLC offers commercial screen printing, large-format graphics, and DTF transfers on Republican Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
HONBLUE, Inc. provides high-definition digital printing, commercial graphics, and custom DTF transfers on Sumner Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Aiea Copy Center provides digital printing, wide-format banners, and custom DTF garment transfers on Kauhale Street in Aiea, Hawaii.
Nationwide suppliers shipping to Honolulu
These verified DTF suppliers ship to Honolulu from production facilities elsewhere in the United States, typically delivering in 2 to 4 business days via ground.
Wailuku custom apparel shop on Lower Main Street creating full-color digital heat transfers, custom tees, and promotional gear with no minimums.
Central Maui creative print studio in Wailuku delivering digital direct-to-garment printing, heat transfers, and custom apparel for local brands.
West Hawaii commercial print center in Kailua-Kona specializing in dedicated DTF shirt printing, full-color transfers, apparel, and signs.
East Hawaii commercial apparel printing plant in Hilo providing heat-applied transfers, screen printing, embroidery, and promotional branding since 1972.
Kauai commercial apparel decoration and transfer printing shop in Puhi Industrial Center providing custom t-shirts, hats, and promotional goods.
Double Portion Supply in Kihei, Maui supplies custom heat transfers, headwear patches, garment screen printing, and professional apparel embellishments.
Pau Hana T's in Lihue, Kauai provides on-demand direct digital printing, custom heat transfers, screen printing, and decorated resort merchandise.
Island Image Hawaii in Lihue, Kauai provides full-color heat transfers, direct digital apparel printing, commercial screen printing, and signage.
King Screen Printing in Lahaina, Maui provides custom heat transfer apparel decoration, screen printing, custom embroidery, and cut vinyl graphics.
Maui Print Works offers custom screen printing, garment decoration, and high-definition DTF transfers on Central Avenue in Wailuku, Maui.
Quality Image Embroidery provides commercial apparel embroidery, custom printing, and DTF transfers on Kaiwi Street in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Island Printing & Graphics offers digital print solutions, custom signage, and full-color DTF transfers on Kaiwi Street in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Sign Art provides custom commercial signage, vinyl wraps, and full-color DTF garment transfers on Laukini Road in Lihue on Kauai, Hawaii.
Pacific Sign & Design provides custom commercial signage, graphics, and high-quality DTF transfers on Hukilike Street in Kahului, Maui, HI.
Volcano Signs offers full-service commercial signage, vehicle graphics, and vibrant DTF garment transfers on Hoohana Street in Kahului, Maui.
John Allen Sign Company LLC provides custom commercial signage, graphics, and DTF garment transfers in Kamuela on Hawaii's Big Island.
Premium DTF transfers with no minimums, fast turnaround, gang sheet builders for custom transfer ordering, and a referral program. Also commonly searched as transferninja or ninja heat transfers. A wholesale DTF transfer provider offering ready-to-press transfers, transfer paper, and design services without equipment investment. NinjaPatches, a related service from the same company, specializes in custom patches. Read our Ninja Transfers review.
Authorized Brother dealer network offering professional DTF and DTG printers with full manufacturer support, training, and warranty service.
Epson's professional imaging division providing SureColor DTF/DTG printers with comprehensive support, training, and genuine consumables.
Jiffy Shirts is a blank apparel retailer that sells individual garments from brands including Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Next Level, and Hanes with no minimum order requirement. The company offers wholesale pricing tiers and ships from multiple U.S. warehouses.
S&S Activewear is a wholesale blank apparel distributor serving screen printers, embroiderers, and DTF printers across the United States. The company carries brands including Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Comfort Colors, Champion, Independent Trading, and Sport-Tek. A resale certificate or business license is typically required for wholesale pricing.
SanMar is one of the largest wholesale blank apparel distributors in the United States. The company carries an extensive portfolio of brands including Port Authority, Sport-Tek, District, Gildan, Hanes, Nike, and The North Face. SanMar serves decorated apparel businesses with wholesale pricing and nationwide distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I get DTF transfers shipped to Honolulu?
Honolulu buyers have two options. Local suppliers based in the metro (29 listed) can be reached for same-day or next-day pickup depending on the shop's policy. Nationwide suppliers ship DTF transfers to Honolulu via U.S. ground in typically 2 to 4 business days from order placement, with same-day production cutoffs available at several suppliers in this directory.
Are there DTF print shops in Honolulu or only online suppliers?
Both. DTF Database lists 29 verified DTF suppliers physically based in the Honolulu metro — see the local section above. Most DTF orders in the U.S. still ship via online suppliers because gang-sheet DTF printing is highly automated and physical retail counters add cost without adding much value to most customers; whether to use a local shop or a nationwide supplier depends on whether same-day pickup, in-person consultation, or in-state sales tax matters to the buyer.
How do I choose a DTF supplier for a Honolulu order?
Five practical checks: (1) verified-supplier status, (2) minimum order requirements, (3) published turnaround time and same-day cutoff, (4) gang-sheet pricing, and (5) documented application settings (heat-press temperature, pressure, dwell time, peel type). For local Honolulu buyers, also confirm whether pickup is available and what hours the shop operates. For shipped orders, confirm the shipping carrier and the published free-shipping threshold.
What is the difference between DTF and DTG for Honolulu buyers?
DTF (direct-to-film) prints designs onto a PET film, dusts the film with hot-melt adhesive powder, cures it, and applies the resulting transfer to a garment with a heat press. DTG (direct-to-garment) prints ink directly onto the fabric. DTF works on a wider range of fabrics (cotton, polyester, blends, performance) and is typically more cost-effective per unit at low-to-medium quantities, while DTG produces a softer hand on cotton at higher unit cost. Most Honolulu small brands and event decorators use DTF for the fabric-flexibility advantage.
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