How to tell good TPU DTF powder from poor quality.
- Vian
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 28

Clear white grains indicate pure TPU material, otherwise if it's yellowish or grayish it means either it made of recycled materials or mixed with other different materials. Unfortunately, the recycled power doesn't have a great adhesive property and it will crack easily from first wash.
Check the fastness and the surface after curing it, the good quality will give you a strong and even white surface.
Check the the elasticity of the print after you transferred it onto the garment by stretching it and then do a test wash on the highest degree option you have in your washing machine, and finally put it in a dryer for at least 20 minutes. Check the result!
Note: Even with high-quality TPU DTF adhesive powder, prints can crack if not cured properly.
The powder acts as the glue that bonds the print to the garment. If sprinkling manually, ensure an even, adequate layer covers the entire print and follow the supplier’s curing instructions carefully.


