Walk into any custom apparel shop in the United States in 2025, and you’ll hear the same question from customers – “Can you make this with American-made components?” It’s a question that stumps many printers because the supply chain for custom apparel has become increasingly global. While screen printing has established US suppliers for many components, DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing presents a unique opportunity – although not without certain challenges – for achieving true Made in USA production. The numbers tell the story. According to a Retail Brew survey cited by NetChoice, nearly 60% of US consumers are willing to pay premium prices for American-made products.
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