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Frequently Asked Questions

Embroidery &
DTF Printing FAQs

Find answers about custom embroidery, DTF printing, customer-supplied garments, digitizing, turnaround times, rush orders, local delivery, payment options, and commercial pricing.

Embroidery FAQs

Custom Embroidery
Questions

Find answers about embroidery minimums, garment options, digitizing, customer-supplied items, turnaround times, rush services, delivery, and payment options.

No. Expressions does not have an embroidery minimum.

We can embroider apparel, blankets, leather items, hats, uniforms, and more.

Yes. Customer-supplied garments are accepted, but you will need to sign a Customer Garment Waiver Form before production.

Yes. You can order apparel and products directly through the website using the “Shop Now” link.

We accept PNG, DST, and EMB files.

Yes. Embroidery digitizing is available.

Digitizing starts at $45.00 and may range up to $125.00 depending on the artwork and design requirements.

Yes. A digitized embroidery file is required for all embroidery orders. If you already have a DST or EMB file, we can review it. If not, digitizing will be needed before production.

Standard embroidery turnaround is typically 7–14 business days, depending on quantity, order details, and current production schedule.

Yes. Rush order services are available upon request.

Yes. We can match thread colors as closely as possible based on your logo, artwork, or brand colors.

Common embroidery locations include left chest, hats, sleeves, jacket backs, and more

Yes. We offer embroidery on hats, beanies, and other headwear.

Yes. We work with businesses, schools, churches, organizations, teams, and more.

Yes. Bulk and commercial pricing is available upon request.

Yes. Local delivery is available within a 50-mile radius of the Pittsburgh region.

Expressions is appointment-based. Appointments are scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

We accept Zelle, PayPal, Apple Pay, and all major credit cards.

DTF Printing FAQs

Direct-to-Film
Questions

Find answers about DTF printing, garment options, artwork files, gang sheets, turnaround times, rush services, delivery, and bulk pricing.

DTF, or Direct-to-Film printing, is a garment decoration method where designs are printed digitally onto a special film, coated with adhesive powder, and heat-pressed onto fabric or other materials. DTF is known for vibrant full-color designs, strong detail, and excellent versatility on both light and dark garments.

DTF printing is popular because it works on many fabric types, including cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, and leather. It does not require garment pre-treatment, produces vibrant detail, and is known for durable prints that can last approximately 50 to 100 wash cycles without cracking or fading when properly cared for.

DTF printing has a 12-piece minimum.

DTF can be applied to cotton fabrics, polyester blends, nylon, leather, and other approved materials.

Yes. We offer Direct-to-Film gang sheets in different sizes, and we build them in-house for you.

Yes. Customer-supplied garments are accepted, but you must sign a Customer Garment Waiver Form before production.

Yes. You can order apparel and products directly through the website using the “Shop Now” link.

We accept PNG and PDF files only for DTF printing.

Print size depends on the garment, artwork, placement, and project details. We can recommend the best print size during the quote process.

DTF prints are highly elastic and are known to last approximately 50 to 100 wash cycles without cracking or fading when properly cared for.

Standard DTF turnaround is typically 6–12 business days, depending on order size, artwork, and current production schedule.

Yes. Rush service is available. Rush orders may be completed within 4–7 business days for an additional 30% of the total invoice. Super Rush service may be available within 24–72 hours for an additional 50% of the total invoice. Super Rush orders must be paid in full before production begins.

Yes. Bulk and commercial pricing is available upon request.

Yes. We can print full-color photographs, gradients, and halftone images upon request.

Yes. Local delivery is available within a 50-mile radius of the Pittsburgh region.

You can request a quote using the Request Quote form. For larger commercial, bulk, school, team, or recurring apparel orders, please use the Commercial / Bulk Quote Request Form.

Still Have Questions?

Custom Embroidery &
DTF Printing In Pittsburgh

Expressions provides custom embroidery, DTF printing, embroidered hats, logo embroidery, corporate apparel, team apparel, school spirit wear, uniforms, and branded apparel solutions for customers throughout the Pittsburgh region.

We serve Pittsburgh, Ross Township, McCandless, North Hills, Wexford, Cranberry Township, Allison Park, Shaler, and surrounding areas within our local delivery radius.

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