Materials & Consumables

Soft-Washed

A garment finishing process where t-shirts and other apparel are washed after construction to break in the fabric fibers, creating a softer, pre-worn hand feel. Soft-washed shirts feel more comfortable out of the package than untreated blanks. Comfort Colors is one of the most recognized brands for soft-washed garments. DTF transfers adhere to soft-washed fabrics at standard press settings.

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Materials & Consumables

Garment Dyed

A finishing process where a fully constructed garment is dyed after sewing rather than before. Garment dyeing produces a soft, broken-in hand feel and a slightly faded, vintage appearance. Each garment dyed piece is unique due to natural color variation in the dyeing process. Comfort Colors is the most recognized brand for garment-dyed apparel in the blank wholesale market. DTF transfers adhere to garment-dyed fabrics at standard cotton press settings.

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DTF Process Guide

Step-by-step guide to the complete DTF printing workflow.