TOTAL DTF SOLUTIONS
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Achieve premium-quality printing on fabrics and other substrates with DTF (Direct to Film) printing.
DTF involves printing a full colour design – including white – directly to film, applying a power adhesive then heat curing that adhesive to create a ready-to-press transfer. This can then be applied to another surface such as cotton, leather, nylon or cardboard.
InkTec’s complete DTF offering provides everything you need to get started with this new technology, including:
Also required will be a Heat Press – these are readily available, separately from multiple sources.
The possibilities are endless!
DTF PRINTER, COMPACT OVEN / POWDER SHAKER AND AIR PURIFIER
INKTEC DTF CONSUMABLES – INKS, FILM AND HOT-MELT ADHESIVE POWDER
These DTF Inks offer a superior printing quality
and vivid colour performance, even when used with delicate graphics.
THE DTF PROCESS IN 6 EASY STEPS
1. Design
Create your design using your preferred choice of design software i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator etc.
2. RIP
If printing white on top of colour you will need to use a RIP process.
3. Print
Print your design onto your choice of coated DTF film.
4. Apply
Apply powder adhesive evenly onto printed film. If using manually, shake off excess or if using a powder shaker follow unit instructions
5. Bake
Melt the adhesive onto the film using a heat press, oven or heated shaker unit. Ensure even heat throughout at a temperature of 160C.
6. Press
Press your design onto a substrate. Ideally using a heat press or equivalent. Applicable on cotton, polyester, leather, cardboard and other flat, rough and rigid materials.
People love the quality of DTF print, the look, the feel and also how easy it is to use, but a recurring question is how long will the transfer last? Explore what we think.
For anyone starting out or already well on the DTF printing journey, making sure your kit is in tip top condition and always ready is paramount. The rising popularity of this form of printing is showing no signs of abating and no wonder, when they offer such great results. And this is combined with easy operation, limited restrictions of fabrics, combined with punchy bright colours that don’t fade. It also requires relatively low investment and so the returns are quickly generated. Explore how to maximise you DTF Productivity
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