DTF Printing: The best complement for textile customization

What is DTF (Direct to Film) printing?

DTF (Direct to Film) printing is a professional quality printing technique used to print high-quality t-shirt designs. This printing technique is based on printing directly onto a film and then onto fabric, instead of using inks for garment printing. DTF printing produces high-quality results with long-lasting durability.

Ventajas of the impresión DTF

The impresión DTF ofrece muchas ventajas on comparación with other digital printing techniques. Estto técnica is más rentable, already that the costos of impresión are muchor más bajos. Además, the impresión DTF is muchor más rwillpida, already that no there is that isperar to that se sethat the tintto antis of poder usar the prenda. Estor significto that the designños puedon be impresos and entregados muchor más rwillpido.

How DTF printing works

DTF printing starts with creating a digital design on a computer. The design is printed on a special thermal transfer film. This film is heated to high temperatures and applied to the garment, usually using a heat press to transfer the film to the fabric.

Heat and pressure transfer the design from the film to the fabric, producing a high-quality print. It is also important to note that DTF printing works best on cotton garments, although it is improving a lot and inks for cotton and polyester can now be found. 

Is DTF printing the best option for t-shirts?

DTF printing is an excellent option for high-quality t-shirt printing if we want to make few units. This technique offers superior performance, at a much lower cost, and long-term durability. DTF printing is an excellent choice for those who want to print professional-quality t-shirts at an affordable price in small quantities or small designs. In large designs with a lot of ink paste, it is more noticeable that the ink is not integrated into the garment but is a film.

DTF by meters

Another advantage of DTF printing is that we can print by the meter, often with widths of 50 or 60 centimeters. This can be beneficial for small designs when we need large quantities, such as for making size labels, or other larger designs but with few units to produce.

DTF inks

DTF printer inks are special for them, which once heated and printed mix with the polyamide, the powders that make the ink adhere to the shirt.

Is sublimation or DTF better

In general, the choice between sublimation and DTF depends on the type of fabric, the complexity of the design, and the production quantity. Sublimation is better for polyester fabrics and high-resolution designs, while DTF is more suitable for cotton fabrics and designs with bright and metallic colors.

Ultimately, both techniques are effective for textile customization, and the choice will depend on the specific needs of each project.