Direct to Film (DTF) printing is a new printing technology similar to Direct to Garment (DTG) printing. The main difference is that DTG technology is limited to printing on cotton garments. The DTF printing process is faster and requires less labor than DTG printing.
DTF printing is a process in which prints are transferred to fabric or other substrates via a heat-pressing mechanism, and even white ink does not require pre-treatment. A thin film transfer is printed using a specific kind of water-based ink, DTF Ink, which is then dried and a powdered glue is applied to the back and then cured with heat, ready for storage or immediate use.
DTF printing is much more versatile and can be printed on a variety of garments such as nylon, polyester, denim, silk, and of course cotton. Due to the increase in the number of printing applications. DTF printing series is quickly becoming one of the most popular methods for printing t-shirts and apparel.
DTF printing has revolutionized the textile industry and updated textile creation for the digital age. The process is simple: create a digital artwork, print it on DTF Film, and then transfer it to fabric.
DTF printing involves sophisticated computer technology that creates highly detailed, vibrantly colored prints for T-shirts and apparel. Computer-assisted technology also makes it a fast, economical way to print high-volume T-shirts and apparel.