Many new print-on-demand sellers contact us asking, “What is DTF printing and when should I choose it over other printing methods?” Direct-to-film (DTF) printing transfers your designs to a special PET film with water-based inks, coats the film with adhesive powder and then heat-presses it onto the garment – creating a durable print that holds … Read more
This is how the DTF printing process works: The design is printed on a special transfer film, with a white ink layer forming the base, so that colors remain vibrant on different fabric colors. The ink on the film is then covered with adhesive powder. The heat press turns the powder film into a permanent … Read more
Print quality and durability The question about the quality of DTF versus screen printing comes down to what is more important to you: color flexibility or longer term durability. DTF delivers full color printing with sharp details, color gradients and photorealistic effects, and they remain smooth after repeated washing. However, large, solid designs can feel … Read more