STARTUP GUIDE

Start Your DTF Printing Business

A practical starting guide for founders preparing DTF output, custom production, and equipment introduction.

Low Startup CostSolo OperationApparel & GoodsBeginner FriendlySmall Workspace

Estimated Startup Cost

Starter

300~500만원

Small apparel & goods production

Operational

700~1500만원

Production-ready setup

Advanced

2000만원+

Mass production & multi-equipment

STEP 01

Choose a Production Method

Choose printing, embroidery, sublimation, laser marking, or DTF output based on your business direction.

STEP 02

Set Up Equipment & Supplies

Plan printers, heat presses, ovens, inks, films, and powders according to your budget and production volume.

STEP 03

Run Sample Tests

Validate quality, cost, and workflow through samples and test output before full operation.

STEP 04

Launch and Expand

Stabilize your production, output, and repeat-order workflow based on customer type and order flow.

EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

Recommended Equipment Packages

Choose a setup based on your budget, workspace and production volume.

PRODUCTION CASES

Production Examples

Example products and use cases for a DTF printing business.

Group T-Shirts

Group T-Shirts

School, event, club and company group apparel

UniformsEventsCompany
Brand Apparel

Brand Apparel

Small brand apparel and online shop merchandise

BrandOnlineGoods
Eco Bags & Pouches

Eco Bags & Pouches

Promotional goods, souvenirs and merchandise

GoodsPromoSouvenir
Small Custom Orders

Small Custom Orders

Personalized and sample production from small quantities

Small QtyCustomSample

CONSULTING

Need a setup for your products?

We can recommend equipment based on product type, order volume and workspace.

Request Consultation

Recommended For

Small Business Founders

For those starting with a modest budget and planning gradual expansion.

Existing Production Business Expansion

For businesses adding DTF output or goods production to existing services.

Brand Merchandise Operation

For those running both in-house merchandise and custom production.

PRODUCTION ITEMS

Available Products

Produce apparel, goods, uniforms, brand merchandise and more.

T-Shirts

Hoodies

Eco Bags

Goods

Uniforms

Brand Merch

WORKSPACE & WORKFLOW

Real Operation Example

Examples of realistic workspace and production workflow.

Small Workspace

Basic production can start even in a small office or shop.

Small Workspace
DTF printer
Heat press
Laptop
Work table

Solo Operation

Handle order → print → finishing → packaging in a solo workflow.

Solo Operation
Orders
DTF printing
Heat press
Shipping

Available Products

Produce apparel, goods, and group order products.

Available Products
T-Shirts
Hoodies
Eco Bags
Goods

DAILY WORKFLOW

Example Daily Workflow

STEP 1

Orders

STEP 2

Production

STEP 3

Finishing

STEP 4

Shipping

SAMPLE REQUEST

Sample Request

Run test output and review samples before a full setup.

EQUIPMENT

View Equipment

Explore DTF printers, UV DTF printers, heat presses, ovens, and more.

CUSTOM PRODUCTION

Production Consultation

Discuss how to combine output services with custom production in your operation.