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Production Process

See what happens after payment, from artwork review through printing, quality checks, shipping or Pickup Studio collection.

Your order timeline

Twelve clear stages.

01Order receivedPayment and order details are accepted for review.
02Artwork reviewFiles are checked for size, transparency, resolution and production readiness.
03Action neededProduction pauses until the requested customer response or corrected file is received.
04Artwork approvedUsable files and required details are complete.
05Scheduled for printingThe order is scheduled according to the turnaround you selected.
06PrintingActive output is being produced.
07FinishingCuring, cutting, pressing or product-specific finishing is underway.
08Quality checkOutput is inspected against the order before release.
09PackingThe approved order is counted, packed and labeled.
10Moving to Pickup StudioA local order is being physically transferred; it is not ready yet.
11Ready for PickupThe packed order is in its assigned Pickup Studio position and access instructions have been verified.
12CompleteThe order has been collected or delivered.

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Helpful ordering information

How can a DTFATL customer track an order through production?

DTFATL uses clear order stages from Order received and Artwork review through Printing, Quality check, Packing, Ready for Pickup or shipping, and Complete. Customers can review progress from the order page and may receive milestone updates by email or text when available.

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Customers who want clear updates from order receipt through pickup or shipping.

Production timing

Varies by service; use the production time shown on the product page.

Ordering deadline

For Same-Day Premium, submit a complete order with print-ready artwork by noon Eastern, Monday through Friday. We confirm same-day timing after review.

Good to know

Moving to Pickup Studio does not mean Ready for Pickup. Customers should arrive only after the official Ready for Pickup notification.

Atlanta pickup

Confirmed orders may be collected from the Pickup Studio from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily after an order-ready notification is sent. Staffed assistance is available Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 PM.

Artwork requirements

Print-ready artwork is required unless the selected product explicitly includes design service.

Common questions

Does DTFATL print on weekends?

Standard production runs Monday through Friday. Orders placed after the Friday deadline or during the weekend begin on the next available production day unless the product states otherwise.

When can I pick up my order in Atlanta?

Pick up only after DTFATL sends the order-ready notification. Confirmed orders may be collected from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Staffed assistance is available Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 PM.

Does DTFATL edit customer artwork?

Standard print products require print-ready artwork. DTFATL does not automatically redesign, recreate, resize, remove backgrounds, or repair files unless a separate design service is clearly included.

The options you choose at checkout determine your order. Contact DTFATL before ordering when you have an unusual deadline or requirement.

DTFATL Support Center

Clear answers before production begins.

Find artwork requirements, turnaround information, pickup instructions and ordering guidance. Product-specific options selected at checkout always control your final order.

01 · Artwork

Prepare print-ready files.

Resolution, transparency, sizing and upload guidance.

View file requirements → 02 · Timing

Understand production timing.

Same-day eligibility, weekday production and realistic completion expectations.

View turnaround information → 03 · Pickup

Arrive with confidence.

Warespace entry, call-box access, staffed hours and extended pickup.

View pickup instructions → 04 · Application

Press transfers correctly.

Temperature, pressure and hot-peel application guidance.

View pressing instructions → 05 · Ordering

Choose how to add your artwork.

Arrange separate designs online or upload one completed gang sheet.

Compare transfer options → 06 · Your orders

Follow production progress.

Review order details, current status and pickup readiness.

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Still need help?

Contact the Pickup Studio during staffed hours.

Email sales@dtfatl.comCall 404-375-1500

Free pre-order artwork check

Check your DTF file before ordering.

Upload one original PNG or JPEG for practical file guidance and a saved DTFATL review record. A DTFATL team member will review every file.
Start Artwork Check Artwork requirements Artwork Check provides file guidance only. It does not place an order, attach artwork to checkout, approve a proof, or begin production.
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