For those that are looking to take advantage of the affordable process of DTF Printing, the new DTF Printer and Powdering Machine for Roll-to-Roll DTF Printing, which is currently in a container approaching the Durban port in South Africa, is a machine to look out for. On the way is the H-DTF 300mm DTF Printing & Powdering Machine and F-DTF 300mm DTF Printers. More details to follow in future mailers!
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.
Read on further for more info on DTF Printing:
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.
Watch below to see how the DTF process can be used to heat press onto a t-shirt: