From Blank Hi-Vis Vest to Professional Branded Workwear – Our DTF Printing Process
When businesses invest in branded workwear, they want clothing that not only looks professional but also stands up to the demands of everyday use. At ProAttire, we specialise in DTF (Direct to Film) printing, producing vibrant, durable branding on workwear and PPE for businesses across Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool, Fylde, South Ribble, Lancashire, and customers throughout the UK.
Recently, we completed this custom hi-vis vest for APS (Automated Perimeter Security), and it's a great example of how our DTF printing process transforms a plain safety vest into a professional branded garment.
Whether you're ordering a single personalised vest or hundreds of garments for your workforce, every order receives the same attention to detail.
Step 1 – Starting with a Quality Hi-Vis Vest
Every great branded garment starts with a quality product.
For this project, we used a premium yellow high-visibility vest featuring reflective safety tape, multiple storage pockets, a heavy-duty zip fastening and breathable fabric, making it ideal for construction, engineering, security and industrial environments.
Before any printing begins, we carefully inspect the garment to ensure it's suitable for decoration and determine the ideal placement for the company logo.
Front of the garment before completion
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Step 2 – Preparing the Artwork
The APS logo was supplied in high resolution and prepared specifically for DTF printing.
Artwork preparation is one of the most important stages of the process. We ensure:
- Crisp, sharp text
- Accurate corporate colours
- Smooth gradients
- Correct sizing
- Perfect positioning around reflective tape
Taking time during artwork setup ensures the finished garment looks professional and consistent every time.
Step 3 – Printing the DTF Transfer
Unlike traditional vinyl printing, DTF (Direct to Film) printing allows full-colour logos with exceptional detail.
The logo is first printed onto specialist transfer film using professional DTF inks. A white backing layer is then applied before the transfer is coated with hot-melt adhesive powder and cured in a specialist oven.
This creates a flexible transfer that's ready to be permanently bonded to the garment using heat and pressure.
DTF printing is ideal for:
- Hi-vis workwear
- Safety clothing
- Corporate uniforms
- Trades uniforms
- Construction workwear
- Security uniforms
- Logistics and warehouse clothing
Step 4 – Heat Press Application
Once the transfer is ready, the vest is carefully positioned on our commercial heat press.
Using the correct combination of temperature, pressure and pressing time ensures the design bonds permanently with the fabric without affecting the garment's comfort or flexibility.
Each logo is individually aligned to ensure it sits perfectly and avoids reflective tape where necessary.
Step 5 – Chest Logo Application
The APS logo was first applied to the left chest.
This creates a clean, professional appearance while leaving space for ID holders and storage pockets.
The result is a smart corporate finish that's immediately recognisable.
Step 6 – Large Rear Branding
After the chest logo, we applied the large rear logo.
A large back print allows staff to be easily identified on busy sites and provides excellent brand visibility from a distance.
This is particularly important for businesses operating on construction sites, industrial estates, commercial premises and public infrastructure projects.
Completed rear of the garment
The Finished Result
The completed vest perfectly demonstrates why DTF printing has become one of the most popular decoration methods for branded workwear.
The finished garment offers:
- Bright, vibrant colours
- Sharp logo detail
- Excellent durability
- A flexible finish that moves with the fabric
- Outstanding wash resistance
- Professional branding that lasts
Whether your business requires one garment or a complete workforce uniform, DTF printing delivers exceptional quality every time.
Why Choose DTF Printing?
DTF printing offers several advantages over traditional decoration methods:
✔ Full-colour logos without expensive setup costs
✔ Excellent durability and wash resistance
✔ Ideal for polyester, cotton and blended fabrics
✔ Perfect for hi-vis workwear
✔ Suitable for both small and bulk orders
✔ Fast production times
✔ Outstanding detail, even on complex logos
Because there are no colour limitations, DTF is perfect for modern company logos featuring gradients, shadows and intricate details.
Why Choose ProAttire?
At ProAttire, we don't simply print logos—we help businesses create a professional image.
Our experienced team supplies and personalises:
- Hi-Vis Vests
- Hi-Vis Jackets
- Polo Shirts
- Hoodies
- Fleeces
- Softshell Jackets
- Sweatshirts
- Corporate Uniforms
- Safety Clothing
- Embroidered Workwear
- DTF Printed Workwear
Every garment is carefully checked before dispatch to ensure it meets our high standards.
Proudly Serving Lancashire & Customers Across the UK
Based in Lancashire, ProAttire proudly works with businesses throughout Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool, Fylde, Lytham St Annes, South Ribble, Fulwood, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, and the surrounding areas.
Alongside our local customers, we also supply branded workwear to businesses across the UK, delivering high-quality personalised clothing to organisations of every size.
From local electricians and plumbers to national security companies, construction firms, engineering businesses and logistics providers, we help companies present a professional image with durable branded workwear they can rely on.
Whether you need one personalised hi-vis vest or 1,000 branded uniforms, ProAttire has the experience and capability to deliver.
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ProAttire is ready to help.
We combine premium garments, professional decoration methods and outstanding customer service to produce workwear that promotes your business while standing up to the toughest working environments.