T-shirt Printing

DTF printing for a single t-shirt or small run

A single t-shirt or a small custom run is a different job to a bulk branded order: cost structure and turnaround work differently when you're producing one or a handful of shirts rather than fifty or a hundred of the same design.

We print using DTF (direct-to-film), which transfers your design onto the garment after printing it onto a special film. It reproduces full-colour, photographic or gradient designs well, works on a wide range of fabrics including cotton and polyester, and has no large minimum order, so it suits a single shirt just as well as a bulk run.

Bulk and branded orders

Because DTF has no large minimum, a bulk or branded order doesn't need a different process to a single shirt, tell us your quantity and we'll confirm pricing and a realistic turnaround. It also produces a durable, full-colour print that holds up to repeated washing, whatever the order size.

Personalising a single shirt vs a bulk order

Because you're not ordering in bulk, there's more flexibility to personalise, a name, a date, a specific design for one person or a small group, without the cost penalty that would come with customising individual garments within a large branded order.

Gifts, family and event t-shirts

If you're ordering a shirt as a gift or for a specific occasion, a birthday, an announcement, a hen or stag do, a family reunion or a one-off celebration, tell us the occasion and timeframe, since these orders are often time-sensitive in a way a standing branded order isn't. Matching designs across a small group, family members' names on identical shirts, or a shared date or slogan, works well with DTF since each shirt can be personalised without extra setup cost.

Small teams, sports and one-off groups

For a five-a-side team, a school group, a fun run or a one-off sports event, a small run of matching or individually numbered shirts is exactly the kind of order DTF suits best: full-colour club badges or numbers print well, and there's no minimum design change cost if a few shirts need a different name or number to the rest.

Getting your artwork ready

If your design only exists as a low-resolution image, a screenshot or a photo of a logo, it's worth having it redrawn as a proper print-ready file before ordering, since that makes the biggest difference to how the finished print looks. If you're not sure whether your file is ready, send it over or bring it into our Tooting shop and we'll tell you plainly what's needed, or put it together for you as part of our free design service.

If you need it quickly, DTF is generally fast to turn around for a small quantity, so tell us your deadline and we can confirm what's realistically achievable.

T-shirt printing across London

As well as our Tooting shop, we regularly print t-shirts for customers across London, including Tooting, Balham, Wandsworth, Clapham, Wimbledon and Streatham. See our full areas covered page for the complete list, or contact us to confirm collection or delivery for your area.

T-Shirt Sizes & Types

We print on a range of garment styles and sizes to suit single shirts, small runs and bulk branded orders. Tell us your preferred style, fabric and size range and we'll confirm availability before you order.

Garment Type	Sizes Available	Fabric	Best Print Method
Crew Neck T-Shirt	XS – 5XL	Cotton / Cotton-blend	DTF
V-Neck T-Shirt	XS – 3XL	Cotton / Cotton-blend	DTF
Polo Shirt	XS – 4XL	Cotton / Polyester-blend	DTF
Performance / Sports Tee	XS – 3XL	Polyester	DTF
Kids T-Shirt	3–4yrs – 12–13yrs	Cotton / Cotton-blend	DTF
Long Sleeve T-Shirt	XS – 3XL	Cotton / Cotton-blend	DTF

Sizes shown are a general guide — exact fit varies slightly by garment brand. Not sure which size or style suits your design? Call 020 8123 6699 and we'll help you choose before you order.

About T-shirt Printing

Order t-shirt printing from Star Printers in Tooting, London. Pricing depends on your exact requirements — call 020 8123 6699 or contact us for a quote.

Whether it's one shirt or a small run of a dozen, single and small-quantity t-shirt printing is a different job to a bulk branded order. We print using DTF (direct-to-film), which handles full-colour and photographic designs well and has no large minimum order, so it works just as well for a single shirt as it does for a bulk order. That makes it a practical route for personalised gifts, family or event tees, sports kits and one-off designs, not just team branding.

Best for

single t-shirts, small custom runs, personalised gifts, hen/stag and family designs, sports and event tees.

What to confirm

Garment colour and size, quantity, artwork and your deadline. We print using DTF (direct-to-film).

Need help with your file?

Not sure about bleed, resolution or the best material, or don't have finished artwork at all? We offer a free design service to get your file print-ready. Call 020 8123 6699 or contact us before placing the order.

Can I order for a tight deadline?

Call us with the product, artwork and deadline before travelling or arranging delivery. We will confirm the production options available for your job.

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Curious about the method we use? Read our guide to DTF printing for what it is and how it compares to DTG and screen printing.

T-shirt printing: frequently asked questions

What is DTF printing?

DTF (direct-to-film) prints your design onto a special film, then heat-transfers it onto the garment. It handles full-colour and photographic designs well and works on a wide range of fabrics including cotton and polyester.

Do you offer DTG or screen printing?

No, we print exclusively using DTF. It covers the same full-colour and multi-fabric capability as DTG and screen printing without either method's limitations on quantity or fabric type.

Can I order just one t-shirt?

Yes. DTF has no large minimum order, so a single personalised shirt is a normal order for us, not a special case.

Can you print different names or numbers on each shirt?

Yes, DTF handles per-shirt personalisation well, a different name, number or design on each shirt in the same order, without extra setup cost.