What is DTF Printing and Why is it so Popular?

1. What is DTF Printing and Why is it so Popular? DTF printing is the process of printing images or text on garments using a special kind of DTF film and DTF printers. In this process, the prints are directly transferred to the garment via a heat press. DTF stands for Direct to Film. It is a new technology that makes sure that the print on your garment will be of high quality and does not peel off after a single wash. This is a versatile printing option which allows you to print text or images of a variety of garments. It can be applied to any material of garments including polyester, nylon, cotton, silk, etc. You can print hats, hoodies, bags and other products using this technology. How does DTF printing work? For someone who is trying to set up their business in DTF printing, it is necessary to understand the process of DTF printing. DTF printingis not that hard or time- consuming; it’s just that you have to learn new techniques. The steps mentioned below will help you achieve a perfect DTF print: Print on the film Search for a design that you want to print. Then use a DTF printer to print that design on the film. Make sure that the print is completely accurate and does not have any peeling. Apply powder Once the print is taken on the film, cover it with DTF powder evenly. It will ensure that the print will remain on the clothing once it is heat- pressed. Transfer The film is now ready to print on the garment. This whole process will take a maximum of 20 minutes. Now put the film on the garment and heat press for at least 15–20 minutes for a better result. Film peeling After successfully transferring the design to the garment, let it cool for some time and peel off the film. Why it is so popular? There are various benefits to using DTF printing; here are some of them: Durability: The DTF printing technique makes sure that the paint will remain for a long time and is of high quality. If the fabric is pulled and stretched, you won’t see the fabric pushing through the print. No color restriction: It allows printing on both light and dark colored cloths. It also allows you to print multicolor designs on any kind of clothing, whether it is sportswear or a casual t-shirt.      

2. No pretreatment: Like other printing methods, including DTG, you need not pretreat your garment for a better result. It reduces your one step and also reduces the time of the printing process.  So if you are looking to start a printing business, DTF printing is the best choice, as it has a high profit margin.