At Penguin Uniform, we specialise in creating quality workwear featuring your logo in both print and embroidery. We print your logo using DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing. Whether you need workwear just for you or for a whole team, our printing service delivers vibrant, durable and professional results on a range of garments.
With an experienced in-house graphics team and a reliable process, we make it easy to add your logo to uniforms that look great and stand up to everyday use.
What Is DTF Printing?
A Simple Explanation of Direct-to-Film Printing
DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing is a modern printing method where logos are first printed onto a special film and then transferred onto any garment using a heat press. This creates an eye-catching, full-colour design that can be placed anywhere on the fabric.
Unlike traditional methods, DTF allows for detailed designs, colour gradients and colour combinations, making it ideal for complex logos and branding with small text.
Why Penguin Uniform Uses DTF for All Our Printed Logos
We use DTF printing because it offers the best balance of quality and durability for uniforms. It works consistently across different garment types and colours, making it ideal for workwear bundles and deals.
How Our Printing Process Works
A simple, reliable process — from sending your logo to receiving your finished uniforms.
Send Us Your Logo
Choose your logo type (printed or embroidered) and placement when ordering.
Upload your logo or email it to hello@penguinuniform.com. We accept PNG, JPEG, and vector files.
Artwork & Colour Check
Our graphics team reviews and adjusts your logo to ensure it prints clearly on all garments.
You'll receive a proof to approve before we begin production.
Printing to Film
Your approved logo is printed onto specialist transfer film using high-quality inks for maximum detail and colour accuracy.
Application to Garments
The design is applied using heat and pressure with our in-house DTF equipment, bonding it securely to the fabric.
Quality Check & Dispatch
Every item is checked, packed, and dispatched — ready for your team to wear.
Benefits of DTF Printing for Uniforms & Workwear
Vibrant, Full-Colour Logos
DTF printing produces bold, eye-catching logos with sharp detail, including colour gradients and fine lines.
Works on Light and Dark Garments
Your logo looks just as strong on black, navy, and dark clothing as it does on light fabrics.
Durable for Everyday Workwear
Designed to withstand regular washing and daily wear, making it ideal for active and outdoor work environments.
Comfortable and Flexible
The print moves with the fabric, maintaining comfort without cracking or peeling when cared for correctly.
Ideal for Mixed Branding
Perfect for detailed logos and works alongside embroidery — ideal for chest embroidery with large back prints on t-shirts and midlayers.
Shop Printed Workwear
→Our In-House Graphics Team: Logo Support You Can Rely On
Our in-house graphics team ensures your logo looks its best on every garment you choose. From adjusting colours for light and dark fabrics to refining layout and detail, we make sure your branding translates perfectly onto workwear.
If your logo isn't print-ready, we'll help get it there. Whether it needs cleaning up, adjusting or reworking for better results, our team will make sure your final print is professional across your entire order. No work begins until you've approved your logo.
For the best results, send your logo as an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) file this allows us to skip the vectorising step and get your proof to you faster. If you don't have access to the original file, we can also work with PNG, JPEG and most other common formats.
Products That Work Best with DTF Print
Printing works best on tightly woven or knitted fabrics like cotton and polyester t-shirts and hoodies. These fabrics allow printed logos to bond securely and last even after multiple wears and washes. Hi-vis tops and waterproof jackets are also highly recommended for DTF print. Embroidery can catch on hi-vis material, especially for large logos, and can break the waterproof seals on jackets. DTF printing offers a quality and safe branding option for both.
We do not recommend print for highly textured or "fluffy" fabrics. Products like standard fleeces or heavy-knit wool don't provide the smooth surface needed for the film to bond properly. For these items, we always recommend exploring our Embroidery Services instead.
DTF Printing FAQs
Yes, DTF printing is designed to handle regular washing and daily wear, making it ideal for work uniforms. When cared for correctly, prints remain vibrant and intact even after repeated washes.
DTF works on a wide range of fabrics and is suitable for most workwear. It performs best on cotton and polyester garments such as t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and hi-vis. We do not recommend DTF for fluffy or heavily textured fabrics like fleeces, embroidery is a better option.
DTF printing is ideal for detailed, full-colour logos with gradients and fine lines. Embroidery is better suited to simpler designs and tends to be longer lasting. Many customers combine both using an embroidered chest logo with a large printed back for t-shirts and midlayers.
Wash at 30°C, inside out, with similar colours. Avoid tumble drying, bleaching, or overloading the machine. Any chalk or frame marks from the printing process will disappear after the first wash.
Yes once your logo is on file with us, reordering is quick and straightforward. No need to resubmit your artwork each time.
An Adobe Illustrator (.ai) file is ideal as it allows us to go straight to print. If you don't have access to the original file, we can also work with PNG, JPEG and most other common formats.
Not sure which decoration method is right for your workwear?
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