all about dtf
Everything you need to know about dtf printing and heat transfering
If you are curious about whether you should start printing and heat transferring to your garments or other materials using the direct to film (dtf) method, please read some of our FAQ's and blogs. Everyone is fairly new to dtf as it really has only been around since the end of 2020, but it's use is growing rapidly in Australia and abroad. Learn about it and compare it with sublimation and dtg.
There are three stages when using the direct to film (DTF) printing and heat transfer method:
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print your design with your DTF printer onto the PET heat transfer film
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sprinkle your DTF adhesive powder onto the film and shake off the excess powder
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place the film onto the garment or other material and apply the heat press
The results are incredible in terms of durability (from washing and stretching) and quality of your colours/ texture.
The DTF process produces stunning and durable artistic or branded finishes. The process will produce amazingly vibrant and durable prints on a wide range of materials, including all kinds of natural (eg cotton) and synthetic textile (eg polyester, nylon, polypropylene), and other materials such as ceramic, and glass.
It is easy to get started as a good printer and consumables (ink, powder and film) will cost around AUD 3,000 to 3,500. Any Epson printer of 6 or more colours can be modified to be a DTF printer but you will need a dongle and RIP software in addition to the printer, which can be either an Ecotank model or cartridge model.
