Recently, people have debated whether to use Direct to Film (DTF) printing or Digital Transfer Gamut (DTG) printing. You may have wondered about the advantages of DTF technology. DTG printing can make high-quality full-size prints with brilliant colours and a soft hand feel. Let's get into the specifics!
When you use DTF printing, you print your design on a particular film, apply and melt a powder adhesive to the printed film, and then press the design onto the garment or other item of clothing. You will need to transfer film, hot melt powder, and the software to make your print. You don't need any other special equipment to make your print. Below, we discuss the reasons why this DTF printing technology is better.
Apply to a wide variety of materials
As a rule, direct-to-garment printing works on 100% cotton. DTF works on many types of clothing: cotton and nylon and treated leather and polyester. The transfers can be used on luggage, shoes, glass, wood, and metal!
It Does Not Require Pretreatment
If you already own a DTG printer, you probably know a lot about how the pretreatment process works. The hot melt power of the DTF transfers bonds the print directly to the material, so there is no need for any pretreatment!
Use Less White Ink
DTF needs less white ink than DTG printing. It only needs about 40% white ink than 100% white for DTG printing. Using less white ink for your prints can save you a lot of money. White ink is the most expensive because more of it is used.
More Durable Than DTG Prints
They have a soft, almost-nothing feel because the ink is put on right away and doesn't dry. DTF prints do not have the same soft hand feel as DTF printing, but transfers are more durable. Direct-to-film transfers wash well and are flexible, meaning they won't break or peel.
Easy Application
Printing onto a film transfer means putting your design on hard-to-reach or awkward surfaces, like a wall or ceiling. If the area can be heated, you can make it look like DTF! To make the design stick, you need heat. You can sell your printed transfers directly to customers and let them stick the design to whatever surface or item they want without any special equipment!
Faster Production Process
You can cut down on production time because you do not have to treat and dry your clothes if you want to make money with a one-time or small-volume order.
Printing your most popular designs in bulk might not be possible, but you can print them in advance and store them in very little space with DTF printing. Then you can always have your best-sellers on hand to apply to any clothes you want!
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