Big Frog of San Diego Clairemont-Mesa

4951-B Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

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UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY WITH DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) BY BIG FROG of San Diego Clairemont-Mesa

At Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of San Diego Clairemont-Mesa, we’re excited to introduce you to the brilliance of direct-to-film printing (DTF). Unleash your imagination and create vibrant, full color designs in an unlimited array of colors, on any surface, at any time. Need a custom shirt fast? We’ve got you covered, even for dark-colored garments or accessories.

WHY CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)?

  • Ideal for group or event shirts that call for fun and colorful branding.
  • Excellent for bold, high-contrast designs on dark-colored apparel.
  • Create beautiful designs that feel amazingly soft to the touch.
  • Can be applied to any garment blend including performance wear and trendy tri-blends.

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HOW DOES DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) WORK?

At Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, we are always on the forefront of new printing techniques and eco-conscious production processes. DTF printing creates high-quality, high-contrast, full-color images using water-based inks onto film. We then transfer the printed design to garments and accessories.

OUR MOST REQUESTED APPAREL & ACCESSORIES FOR DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)

  • T-Shirts
  • Totes & Bags
  • Hoodies
  • Plus, Many More!

SEE HOW WE CREATE CUSTOM T-SHIRTS WITH DIRECT-TO-FILM (DTF) PRINTING

  • Shop Local: Visit our store to explore our apparel choices and decorating services like DTF printing, direct-to-garment printing (DTG), screen printing, and more.
  • Feel the Quality: Our “Big Frog Experience” lets you see and touch the garments so you can choose the best fabric and color to fit your needs.
  • Design with Us: Ready to get started? Design on your own or collaborate with our designers through a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll turn your creative ideas into stunning designs.

Why Direct-to-film? No minimums, no artwork/setup fees, free in-person design help, fast turnaround

REASONS TO CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) 

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      Ideal for Large Volume Printing. Need only 10 shirts? Need 1000? DTF printing is perfect for small or large batches, offering flexibility in the number of shirts you can order. Ask us about volume discounts for the best value.

    • Vibrant Full-Color Brilliance. DTF printing brings a rainbow of high-detail colors to life. Ideal for group and event shirts, it delivers bright, bold, and vibrant designs with unmatched brilliance.
  • Fast Turnaround. DTF print orders typically can be completed in less than two weeks, depending on the size of the order. So, DTF is much faster than most screen-printing orders.
  • High-Resolution Images. Want to print a funny photo of your brother on a birthday shirt? DTF printing is an ideal option for printing full color images and designs in high detail and high resolution.
  • Clean & Green. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of San Diego Clairemont-Mesa is committed to eco-friendly processes. Just like DTG printing, DTF printing is environmentally friendly and uses non-toxic, water-based ink for a clean and green approach.

MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)

  • Perfect for Dark Colors. DTF printing is an excellent choice for dark-colored apparel, allowing for the creation of bold, full color design and garment contrast.
  • Soft Feel. When you choose to decorate your custom apparel using DTF printing, you won’t be settling for anything less than a soft printed feel.
  • Hassel-Free Reordering. DTF printing uses specialty transfer sheets to decorate garments. We can save extra DTF sheets with your design for later use; this makes it easier to provide additional shirts later – just in case you forgot that one shirt for Uncle John.
  • Great for Onsite Printing at Events. DTF printing is a convenient solution for creating custom t-shirts and other decorated apparel at events, fundraisers, school functions, and other locations.

READY TO MAKE A STATEMENT WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE DESIGN?

Contact us at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of San Diego Clairemont-Mesa today, and see how full color direct-to-film printing (DTF) can bring color, vibrance, and style to your wardrobe!

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    What Our Customers Say

    Amazing service! Marcus was very helpful through the design process providing guidance, suggestions, and constant communication with updates. Custom shirts came out perfectly and I am so happy. 10/10 service, would definitely recommend.
    By Adrien Neema
    Great service! Brought in a few items that needed to get embroidered and everything came out perfect.
    By Emi Noycheva
    Super friendly and helpful staff
    By Jack W
    Friendly, excellent, professional service! Our organization has been using them for years. Couldn't be happier!!
    By Lara Asato
    The 8 x 2' banner came out great.
    By Dirk V
    I just left big frog and I was real happy with the service that I got from Travis,,, I ordered a bunch of t-shirts and he helped me with every detail which was great,,, no wonder they're reviews are so good, because they are good at what they do
    By Robert
    They have great customer service. I had to rush an order and the shirts turned out perfect. Marcus was on top of all the details!
    By Caroline Golden
    These guys are always great. Had my order filled very quickly. Always friendly and very efficient.
    By Scott
    Came in to get something personalized and I didn't have a lot of time. The employee at the front desk was super nice and explained the process before showing me some different options (colors, sizes, pricing, turn around time etc.) I was able to place my order right there in less than 10 minutes. They emailed me and called when it was ready (which was faster than what they quoted). All around great experience for sure
    By Sade Riggins
    T-shirts are perfect!! Big Frog totally took care of me throughout the entire process. Got my pricing, submitted my artwork and was able to proof no problem. They were ready a day early. Love the quality of the shirts, they were the perfect color (we chose Tweed). The artwork is in great resolution and everyone loved them. Thank you!
    By Rhonda LoPresti
    It was my 1st order from Big Frog. I wanted (2) Direct To Garment custom logo t-shirt printed for the baseball team. All through email, I sent the design, approved the work after seeing a sample, and paid. I do wish zi had seen the shirts in person prior to ordering but the product still turned out great! Great service from start to finish. As expected, it was more expensive than local prints shops that only offered a transfer option but it will last much longer. Worth every penny.
    By Michael Butler
    Excellent printing- my designs printed exactly as I wanted. Staff at Big Frog are very helpful and friendly
    By Lesley Randall
    Great company with great employees. Very helpful explaining the different options and pricing available. Lots of shirt and printing options to choose from. Quick turn around on orders.
    By King Mike
    Steve and his team at the Clairemont Mesa location in San Diego run a tight operation. They delivered our merchandise on a tight deadline for an event, and the quality was top-notch. Their guidance on our design and what to order made the process seamless. Highly recommend.
    By Charles Bayani
    Amazing service and great shirts for our event.
    By AGSD Info
    It was my first time ordering a Tee from Big Frog. Michael took me through all my options with a smile!!!! Terrific service! Ready in a hurry!
    By Judie mentzer
    If you want quality shirts and great service this is the place to order and they can help create the design as well!
    By Erika Lane
    BIG FROG was fantastic! They were quick to respond to my inquiry and made the whole process simple. My order was completed quickly and came out great!
    By Jennie Degraffenreid
    Shirts were made earlier than expected and were high quality. Customer service was amazing and they exceeded our expectations! Thank you Big Frog!
    By Heather Swinn
    Team was very helpful in explaining the prints and was patient as I figured our sizing for various shirts. Highly recommend and will be going back! Shirts came out great!
    By Michael Mares
    I found Big Frog online as I need to make a few shirts for Xmas. I liked being able to go into the shop and see the variety of shirts available for use. The process was easy, I emailed my design and they put it on the shirt for me to give me a preview. Any questions I had, they answered and at the end of the day the shirts came out great! Price was about what I expected. The shop is only open M-F so finding a good time to go in around my work schedule was challenging but doable. Will be back.
    By Sabrina Shore
    Very friendly team and excellent communication from start to finish. The completed embroidered products I got were beautifully done. I will definitely return to Big Frog for future custom needs. Thank you!
    By Nabi
    The guys at the store are not there to just "sell". They understand and tackle design and they know the processes and what to recommend. Very satisfied with our first and second purchases. Our uniforms look GREAT! Thanks Big Frog
    By Julie Kern
    I needed a last minute personalized shirt as a gift, and they were able to do it. The shirt looked amazing and the turnaround time was incredible. I've used them before and love the quality and service I get. Will continue to get my customized gifts printed here. Thank you guys again for your help! The gift was a hit! :)
    By Rachel Iuliano
    Marcus helped me with my custom shirt. He was super accommodating on getting everything exactly how I wanted it. I am definitely returning for my future projects.
    By Christian Tibbetts
    Love the customer service here!
    By Ariel Sandoval
    Timing and Quality. Excellent service
    By I J
    We surprised my dad with custom group t-shirts for his 80th birthday, celebrating our unforgettable weekend in Chicago to see the White Sox and Yankees. We shared the details with the team, and they nailed it—right down to the perfect “senior” baseball player graphic, complete with a mustache just like my dad’s! The design and fit were spot-on, and my dad received tons of compliments and birthday wishes throughout the day. I was amazed by how many fabric options were available—I never realized how much shirt textures could vary. The BIG FROG website made it easy to explore different styles and colors, and even my niece commented on how high-quality the shirts felt. A big shoutout to Steve, who was incredibly helpful from start to finish—guiding us through the concept, design, and shirt selection. I’m absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out!
    By T R
    Phenomenal customer service, needed a quick turn around for a trade show and they delivered. Thank you Big Frog!
    By Eric Peterson
    Great service and very fast production!
    By Jennifer Ridgway
    Super fast service! I want to say the turnaround time was less than 1 week. Very responsive too!
    By mg becker
    I had a fantastic experience working with Big Frog of San Diego in Clairemont! From start to finish, their team was incredibly helpful, kind, and responsive. The staff truly went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our order was accurate and exactly what we envisioned. The turnaround time was impressively fast — we received our order sooner than expected without any compromise on quality. The printing was clean, precise, and true to the design we submitted. It’s clear they take pride in delivering both speed and accuracy. Above all, what stood out most was the customer service. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, patient, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with the final product. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Big Frog Clairemont to anyone looking for high-quality custom apparel and a team you can rely on!
    By Kyung Brown
    Excellent white shirts with multiple colors and a quick turnaround time--amazing!
    By Benjamin Frandsen
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