Custom American Apparel DTF Printing in Kennesaw, GA
Custom DTF printing on American Apparel tees and fleece in Kennesaw, GA. Soft, full-color prints, no minimums, no setup fee. Get a quote from Panda Prints.
American Apparel blanks, printed right here in Kennesaw
American Apparel is the blank people reach for when they want a softer hand, a slimmer cut, and a tee that actually looks good worn out of the box. At Panda Prints we decorate American Apparel garments with DTF (direct-to-film) printing, which lays bright, full-color artwork directly onto the fabric. We bring in American Apparel through our S&S Activewear account, so the Fine Jersey tee (style 2001) and the Tri-Blend Track Tee (TR401) arrive as the real thing rather than a knockoff substitute, and you skip the hunt for a wholesale source.
If you are in Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth, or anywhere across north metro Atlanta, you do not have to ship your shirts off and wait two weeks. We are a home-based shop right here in Cobb County, and we handle American Apparel orders for individuals, small brands, teams, and offices every week.
Matching DTF to American Apparel’s lighter knits
American Apparel runs lighter and finer than a heavyweight cotton tee, especially the Tri-Blend, which blends polyester, cotton, and rayon for that worn-in drape. That tri-blend construction is exactly why DTF earns its place here: a thin, flexible film bonds into the weave and flexes with the knit instead of stiffening it, so a slim 2001 still feels like a 2001 after the print goes on. It captures fine line work, soft gradients, and photo-real color that screen printing tends to lose on short runs, and you carry none of the screen-charge burden that pushes small American Apparel jobs out of reach.
Pricing on American Apparel is plain. Single-color or full-color, a printed tee runs from $10 each and a printed hoodie or crewneck fleece runs from $26 each. We never tack on a DTF screen or plate charge. The one possible extra is a $40 art fee, charged once when a new logo needs vectorizing or cleanup for a crisp print, and it drops off entirely whenever you reorder the same design as-is. Orders are paid in full when you place them, with no deposit step, and we accept cash, card, or ACH transfer.
What people print on American Apparel
- Soft fashion tees on the 2001 Fine Jersey for retail lines and merch drops
- Lightweight Tri-Blend (TR401) tees for events, pop-ups, and farmers markets
- Band, brand, and small-business shirts that need bright, detailed art
- Matching team or crew tees with names and numbers added
- DTF-printed hoodies and fleece for cooler months and giveaways
- One-off custom shirts with no minimum order
Turnaround, pickup, and getting started
Most American Apparel runs are ready 3 to 5 business days after you sign off on the proof. On a tight deadline? We can move a job to the front of the line for a rush fee, which we set per order based on size and timing rather than charging one flat rate, and we tell you the number before you say yes.
Once your American Apparel shirts are pressed and folded, picking them up at the shop, having them shipped to your door, or setting up a local hand-off are all on the table, whichever is easiest for you. Drop-ins during business hours are no problem, though a heads-up call or text helps a lot since this is a home-based operation and we like to have your order set aside and waiting.
Already have your own American Apparel blanks? Bring them and we will print on what you supply. Want us to handle it end to end? We will source the right style and color through S&S and print it for you. Either way works.
Get a quote on your American Apparel order
Send us your design, your style preference, and your quantity, and we will send back a clear price with no surprises. Order one shirt or a hundred, with no DTF screen charge in the mix and turnaround dates we actually stand behind. Panda Prints set up in Cobb County after relocating from Puerto Rico in early 2023, and we have been pressing American Apparel for Kennesaw shops, Acworth sports teams, and Marietta studios ever since, so a local run is right in our wheelhouse. Should a finished piece ever land short of what you approved, our refund and return policy lays out exactly how we sort it out with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to print on American Apparel shirts?
DTF printing on American Apparel shirts starts at $10 a piece, with no setup fee and no per-color charge. There is no minimum, so a single shirt is fine. If your artwork needs cleanup or a new logo built out, that is a one-time $75 design charge, and basic tweaks are free.
What decoration method do you use on American Apparel?
We use DTF, direct-to-film, on American Apparel. It does really well on their lighter Fine Jersey and Tri-Blend fabrics because the print stays thin and flexible, so it stretches with the shirt instead of cracking. The color holds full detail with no per-color cost, which is why it beats screen printing on smaller runs.
Can I bring my own American Apparel blanks, or do you supply them?
Either one works. Bring your own American Apparel shirts and we will print on them, or we will source the blanks for you and print them. Just tell me the style and color you want and I will get you a price.
Is there a minimum order for custom American Apparel printing?
No minimum on any of our work. Order one custom American Apparel tee or a full run for a team or event, your call. The per-piece price comes down as the quantity goes up.
How long does an American Apparel order take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days once you approve the mockup, and nothing gets printed until you sign off on that proof. Rush is case by case, sometimes next business day when the queue allows, charged at a premium with no fixed rate. The whole reason I started Panda was fast turnaround, so we move quickly. Reach out at /contact/ with your date and I will tell you straight if we can hit it.
Do you serve Marietta and Acworth, or just Kennesaw?
We are based in Kennesaw in Cobb County and cover Marietta, Acworth, and the rest of the north metro Atlanta area. Local pickup, shipping, and delivery are all available, and we will work out the best one for your order. The shop is home-based at 2868 Wood Park Trce NW, so a quick call or text at (954) 625-9374 ahead of time is appreciated.
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a fast, no-pressure quote. Most custom orders ship in 3–5 business days from Kennesaw, GA.