DTF (Direct to transfer film) is a new technology. DTF printer, DTF ink, DTF powder, and heat press are necessary for the DTF printing process. It is maximum to save the time and cost for users compared with DTG, laser toner, or screen printing. Classified by the finished effect, there are matte or glossy two types. Based on peel time, our DTF transfer films can be cold peel, warm peel, or hot peel as your preference. Thickness is mainly in 75micron or 100micron. Various DTF film sheets or DTF film rolls size cutting as customers request.

DTF transfer films are good performance in dimensional stability for heating processing. As one of the most excellent heat transfer film manufacturers in China, we are committed to developing high-quality formulation before we push out the DTF film to the market. It can be said our unique formula is the key to success.

What Is DTF In Printing?

DTF printing is a new process for decorating garments. It is an alternative printing process for DTG. Using water-based ink to print on the DTF transfer film, pass through the heating tunnel to dry, sprinkle the DTF powder on the backside, and then heat curing. One of the advantages of DTF printing is that no need to do pre-treatment. After heat pressing, the images are transferred to the garment in 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer carrier widely in cotton fabrics, polyester, cotton-polyester blended, rayon, nylon, silk, leather, and more fabrics.

Another advantage of the DTF printing process is the low investment cost, which is suitable for small batch production. The appearance of DTF transfer film is of great significance to the field of the printing industry. It's a supplement to screen printing, white toner printing, and DTG printing. Our 60 cm and 30 cm width roll DTF transfer films are mainly used in Epson double XP600,4720 and I 3200 2 heads or 4 heads DTP printers. A3 and A3+ sheet DTF transfer films are mainly used in desktop printers such as Epson L1800.

High-quality water-based DTF ink and DTF powder ensure a soft hand and good color fastness and washing resistance. DTF printing is suitable for sportswear, jerseys, cycling wear, and work clothes printing.

Some Things You Need Known To Do The DTF Printing

High-quality equipment is essential. You must invest in high-quality DTF transfer film printers and heat presses to get the best results.

High-quality DTF ink is also needed to ensure the print head will not be clogged. A good DTF ink has high color density and saturation, excellent performance, and durability.

Good stable quality DTF transfer film, not every type of PET transfer film is suitable for the DTF printing process. Our double-sided cold and hot DTF film have more advanced performance, and some of the lower quality untreated films in the market may not peel clearly and are hard to stick the adhesives or damage your clothes. Our DTF transfer film has been specially processed, which is not only withstands the high temperature and pressure of hot pressing, but also compatible with all desktop and large format printers. This film can be cut into sheets or rolls for different operations.

High-quality adhesive to help the image sticky to the fabric well. Our DTF transfer powder is durable and has passed through 60 times hand washes tests while keeping a soft touch. The DTF powder is not peculiar smell, and the excess can be stored and reused.