Custom DTF Shirt Label — Your Brand, Every Garment, Every Size

Custom DTF Shirt Labels let you add your logo, brand name, country of origin, and size to any garment — heat-pressed onto the inner collar in a soft, durable DTF transfer. Available in sizes XS through 5XL, four layout styles, black or white background. No minimum order. Starting from $0.50 per label. In-house production at Custom Print House in Garfield, NJ.

A label is the last thing that gets pressed onto a garment and the first thing a customer reads when they pick it up off a rack. It tells them who made it, what size it is, and where it came from. A custom DTF shirt label does all of that without the itch of a woven tag, without the minimums of traditional label printing, and without the lead times that make most labeling solutions impractical for small brands. Upload your logo, fill in your details, and Custom Print House handles the rest from our in-house production floor in Garfield, NJ.

What Is a Custom DTF Shirt Label?

DTF stands for Direct to Film. It’s a printing method that produces a thin, flexible transfer — in this case, printed with your logo, brand name, size designation, country of manufacture, and any additional info you want to include. The label is then heat-pressed onto the inside collar of a garment, where it bonds to the fabric and sits flat against the skin.

The result looks and feels like a printed neck label — the kind you see on professionally manufactured apparel — without requiring a screen printing setup or a sewing machine. DTF neck labels work on cotton, polyester, linen, and most blended fabrics. They’re soft, wash-resistant, and fully color-capable, which means your logo prints in full detail regardless of complexity. A gradient, a wordmark, a combination mark — all of it transfers cleanly at any size from XS through 5XL.

Why Custom Print House for Custom DTF Neck Labels?

Most custom garment label printing services are geared toward large-volume buyers. They require minimum runs of 100, 250, or 500 pieces per size, carry lead times of two to four weeks, and charge setup fees that only make sense if you’re ordering thousands of units. Custom Print House operates differently. We produce custom DTF shirt labels in-house at 100 Pierre Ave, Unit A, Garfield, NJ with no minimum order requirement, same-day processing on qualifying orders, and a real file review step before production starts. Your logo is checked before it prints — not after.

For boutique brands, Etsy sellers, small clothing lines, and print shops adding labeling as a service, this is the practical alternative to woven label suppliers. Order one label to test your design. Order fifty for a seasonal drop. Order across multiple sizes without committing to minimums you can’t use. The price starts at $0.50 per label, with volume pricing available for larger orders.

Product Details and Customization Options

Each custom DTF neck label is fully personalized to your brand. The product page includes four label styles — each offering a different arrangement of logo, brand name, and size information. You choose the style that fits your aesthetic, select black or white as your background color, and upload your logo as a PNG file with a transparent background. The remaining details — brand name, country of manufacture, and any additional text — are entered in the personalization fields at checkout.

Sizes run from XS through 5XL, giving you full coverage across a standard size run. The DTF shirt labels are printed with UV-stable CMYK inks, giving you accurate color reproduction on both white and black label backgrounds. The transfer is thin enough to lie flat against the neck without bunching or peeling at the edges, and soft enough that it won’t irritate skin through regular wear. After application, labels withstand repeated machine washing when garments are cared for correctly.

Who Uses Custom DTF Shirt Labels?

Small business owners and boutique brands are the primary buyers. If you’re building a private label clothing brand and want every garment to carry your logo and size information on the inside collar, DTF neck labels are the most cost-effective and fastest path to that result. You don’t need a woven label supplier, a minimum commitment, or a two-week lead time.

Etsy sellers and print-on-demand creators use them to elevate their product presentation. A blank neck area signals a generic product. A clean, branded neck label signals a finished, intentional garment — and customers notice. Adding a personalized brand neck tag to your custom apparel orders is one of the lowest-cost, highest-impact upgrades available to POD sellers.

Screen printers, embroidery shops, and DTF decorators use the labels to offer a complete branded garment service to clients. Instead of delivering a decorated shirt with a blank or manufacturer tag, you deliver a fully branded piece. This is a genuine value-add that justifies higher pricing and keeps clients from shopping elsewhere for finishing services.

Fashion startups and handmade apparel creators often launch with hand-sewn labels or no labeling at all. Custom DTF shirt label printing eliminates the need to sew anything. Heat press the label onto the collar in under fifteen seconds, and the garment is finished and branded.

How to Order Your Custom DTF Shirt Labels

The ordering process is designed to be fast for buyers who have their artwork ready. Complete all fields before adding to cart — orders placed without a logo upload or missing personalization details will be held until the information is received, which delays production.

•       Step 1 — Select your size. Choose the size designation for this label (XS through 5XL). Order each size separately or in the quantity you need per size.

•       Step 2 — Choose your label style. Select from Styles 1 through 4 based on how you want your logo and text arranged.

•       Step 3 — Select your background color. White or Black — choose based on your brand colors and the garments you’re labeling.

•       Step 4 — Upload your logo. PNG file with a transparent background. 300 DPI minimum; 1440 DPI for the sharpest result on fine details.

•       Step 5 — Fill in your personalization fields. Enter your brand name, Made In country, and any additional info you want on the label.

•       Step 6 — Add to cart and complete your purchase. No minimum. Same-day processing on qualifying orders placed before the daily cutoff.

Need the full size run in one order? Check out the DTF Shirt Label Bundle — 80 labels across all 8 standard sizes for $35, with the same customization options.

How to Apply DTF Shirt Labels — Heat Press Settings

Your custom neck labels arrive ready to press. Correct application is what determines how long the label holds through repeated washing. The inner collar area of most garments is a high-flex zone, so edge adhesion matters as much as center adhesion.

For cotton and cotton-blend garments, press at 139°C (282°F) for 9–10 seconds with medium-to-firm pressure. For polyester, reduce to 135°C (275°F) for 6–8 seconds to avoid scorching. Pre-press the collar area for 3–5 seconds before applying the label to remove moisture and flatten any seams. After peeling, lay a Teflon sheet or parchment paper over the label and repress for 5–7 seconds — this seals the edges and significantly improves wash durability. Use a cold peel on polyester and performance fabrics for the cleanest edge result.

Garment care after application: Wash inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat or air dry. Do not iron directly over the label. Avoid bleach and fabric softener, both of which degrade DTF adhesion over time. Share these instructions with your end customers to protect label quality through regular wear.

DTF Shirt Labels vs. Woven Labels — The Practical Comparison

Woven labels are the traditional benchmark for professional apparel branding. They’re durable, tactile, and universally understood as a sign of a finished garment. But for small brands and independent creators, the economics rarely work. Woven label suppliers typically require minimums of 100 to 500 pieces per size, charge setup fees, and operate on lead times measured in weeks rather than days. If you’re producing a limited drop of 20 pieces per size, woven labels create more waste than value.

DTF shirt labels close most of that gap for brands operating below woven label minimums. Full-color logo output, soft against the skin, no sewing required, no minimum order, and a 1–3 day production timeline. The trade-off is wash durability at very high volumes — DTF labels hold well through dozens of wash cycles with proper care, but won’t outlast a sewn woven label across hundreds of commercial laundry cycles. For boutique production volumes, this is rarely a meaningful limitation. For brands producing 10,000+ units per style per season and sending garments through industrial washing, woven labels remain the more durable choice.

Custom Shirt Label Printing in New Jersey

Custom Print House produces custom DTF shirt labels in-house at our Garfield, NJ facility. For buyers in Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Hackensack, and across Bergen and Passaic County, same-day local pickup means no shipping wait and no carrier delays. Submit your order with a complete, ready-to-print logo file before the daily cutoff, and your labels are ready to pick up the same day.

Local pickup is available at 100 Pierre Ave, Unit A, Garfield, NJ. Call us at (862) 420-0880 or email info@customprinthouse.us to confirm same-day availability. Paterson is approximately 5 miles away, Clifton and Passaic around 4 miles, Hackensack about 8 miles — all a straightforward drive from our production facility.

Pricing

Custom DTF Shirt Labels are priced from $0.50 per label (regular price $1.00 — currently 50% off). There is no minimum order and no setup fee. The price per label is the same whether you order one or one hundred. For recurring bulk orders or wholesale volume, contact us directly for pricing at info@customprinthouse.us or (862) 420-0880.

Need all sizes in a single order? The DTF Shirt Label Bundle gives you 80 labels — 10 per size across S through 5XL — for $35 total, making the effective cost approximately $0.44 per label. It’s the most efficient option for brands that sell across a full size run.

Frequently Asked Questions — Custom DTF Shirt Label

What is a DTF shirt label?

A DTF shirt label is a custom-printed neck label made using Direct to Film transfer technology. Your logo, brand name, size, and country of origin are printed onto a thin transfer film, which is then heat-pressed onto the inside collar of a garment. The result is a soft, flat, branded label that looks and feels like a professionally printed neck tag.

What file format do I need for my logo?

A PNG file with a transparent background is required. Minimum resolution is 300 DPI; 1440 DPI produces the sharpest output on fine logo details and small text. Avoid JPEG files — a JPEG’s white background will print as a solid white block rather than a transparent area around your logo.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No. Custom Print House has no minimum order requirement for custom DTF shirt labels. You can order a single label to test your design or scale to any quantity you need. The price per label is $0.50 (50% off the regular $1.00 price) regardless of quantity.

What sizes are available?

Labels are available in XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. Each size is ordered separately on the product page. For a complete size run in a single order, the DTF Shirt Label Bundle includes 10 labels each in sizes S through 5XL for $35.

How long does production take?

Same-day processing is available on qualifying orders placed with complete files and information before our daily cutoff. Orders with missing logos or incomplete personalization fields are held until all information is received. Once confirmed, production begins immediately.

How do I apply a DTF shirt label?

Use a heat press set to 139°C (282°F) for 9–10 seconds on cotton, or 135°C (275°F) for 6–8 seconds on polyester, with medium-to-firm pressure. Pre-press the collar area for 3–5 seconds before applying. After peeling, repress under a Teflon sheet for 5–7 seconds to seal edges.

Are DTF shirt labels washable?

Yes. DTF shirt labels are wash-resistant when applied correctly. For best durability, wash garments inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, tumble dry on low heat, and avoid ironing directly over the label. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.

Can I pick up my order locally in New Jersey?

Yes. Local pickup is available at 100 Pierre Ave, Unit A, Garfield, NJ for customers in Bergen County, Passaic County, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Hackensack, and surrounding North Jersey communities. Call (862) 420-0880 to confirm same-day pickup availability before placing your order.