The demand for printed fabrics, garments and apparel, is at an all time high. This printed and branded-goods market is showing no sign of decline. In fact, with so many new post-pandemic small businesses being started, the opportunities are endless. Direct-to-Film printing (DTF) is an exciting technique that has taken the garment printing world by storm. It is quicker, more accurate, repeatable and cost efficient.
Direct-to-Film printing is where a design or image is printed to a receptor film sheet and then transferred with heat and pressure fabric. Quick. simple. clean.
With this demand, comes the need to deliver more versatile cost effective projects, with shorter turnarounds with more accuracy and consistency. The Direct-to-Film technique lends itself to all these requirements with a much smaller setup cost. You can simply repurpose an Epson ecotank home/office printer, and by using the Direct-to-film Ink, Direct-to-film Adhesive Powder, Direct-to-film Film Sheets and a heat-press, start the next creative t-shirt empire or branded-garment empire.
DTF powder has been specifically formulated for use with DTF printing. When printing using a DTF or DTG printer, you will first need to print to the DTF sheets / film. Then, add DTF powder to cover the print before curing. Unlike regular heat transfers, you can print one layer of color and one layer of white and transfer it to dark textiles. Similarly, you can print in color and then transfer to white textile. By introducing the transfer film, you will achieve high-quality, breathable and smooth prints. Plus, the colors will be more vivid compared to using the heat transfer process.
Therefore, in order to make a successful transfer of the print to the textile, you will need a DTF transfer film and DTF powder.
At AM.CO.ZA, we stock DTF Powders in white and black, for light/dark fabrics as well as DTF Inks, DTF Films, and Printers.
Below is a positive review we received from a customer who purchased our 1KG Transfer Powder in white! This shows that our DTF Powders are the best quality for DTF Printing. So what are you waiting for?
If you haven’t tried DTF Printing for your business, check out direct-to-film.co.za for more information! Or simply call 060 600 6000 to speak to sales or the following numbers for our Johannesburg and Cape Town Branches:
Johannesburg Branch: 087 802 5368 / 011 397 1429
Cape Town Branch: 087 802 7106 / 021 555 3250