Wholesale Custom DTF Transfer (Direct To Film) Printing
Is There a Difference Between DTG and DTF?
Yes, there is a significant difference between DTG (Direct to Garment) and DTF (Direct to Film) printing methods, both of which are popular for creating custom apparel and other items. Each technique has its own set of advantages, processes, and materials, making them suitable for different applications and preferences. Here's a breakdown of the key differences:
DTG (Direct to Garment) Printing
Process: DTG printing involves applying ink directly onto the fabric of the garment using inkjet technology. It requires a pre-treatment process for dark-colored garments to ensure the ink adheres well and appears vibrant on the fabric.
Materials: Best suited for 100% cotton or high-cotton blend fabrics, as these materials absorb the water-based inks used in DTG printing more effectively than synthetic fabrics.
Color and Detail: Offers a wide color gamut and can produce highly detailed prints with gradients and shading, making it ideal for complex designs.
Setup and Cost: Generally has a lower setup cost compared to traditional screen printing, making it cost-effective for small batches or one-off prints. However, the cost per item can be higher than other methods for large volume orders.
Durability and Feel: Prints have a soft hand feel, as the ink becomes part of the fabric. The durability is good, especially with proper care, but may fade over time compared to some other printing methods.
DTF (Direct to Film) Printing
Process: DTF printing involves printing a design onto a special film and then transferring it to the fabric using adhesive powder and heat. Unlike DTG, it does not require pre-treatment for dark fabrics or different fabric types.
Materials: Versatile across a wide range of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends. The process allows for transfers to both light and dark garments as well as non-textile materials, provided they can withstand the heat press temperature.
Color and Detail: Produces vibrant, high-quality prints that can include intricate details and a wide color spectrum. The additional adhesive layer helps colors stand out on any fabric color.
Setup and Cost: DTF can be more cost-effective for medium to large runs compared to DTG, as the same transfer can be applied to various items without the need for individual setups. The initial investment in equipment might be higher than DTG printers.
Durability and Feel: The prints are highly durable and can withstand washing and stretching well. The feel of the print is slightly different from DTG, as there is a thin film layer that adheres to the fabric.
Which is The Better Choice?
The choice between DTG and DTF printing depends on several factors, including the type of fabric, the complexity of the design, the volume of production, and the desired hand feel of the print. DTG is ideal for high-detail, low-volume orders on cotton garments, offering a soft feel. DTF, on the other hand, provides great flexibility in terms of substrate compatibility, making it suitable for a wider range of materials and applications, with the advantage of producing vibrant prints on both light and dark fabrics.
Create your artwork.
1. Using your desired software, create a blank artboard to the size sheet you will be ordering.
2. Arrange your transparent images at your desired size/sizes and gang them up on the artboard.
3. Save the gang sheet as a 300dpi transparent png.
Complete the steps listed below.
1. Below, select the size sheet that you require and add any notes for your order.
2. Click the "Choose File" button below to select your artwork.
2. Next, select the number of sheets needed.
3. Then click the "Upload My Artwork" button to upload and proceed to checkout.
4. If you need to add additional gang sheets click the continue shopping button.
If you cannot build your own gang sheet, click the OPEN BUILDER button below. Please keep in mind that editing your order after the order is placed is not available to orders that are made using the builder.
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NOTE: With larger files and or slower upload connection speeds - it's possible your browser may timeout (give an error) before the upload is complete. If that happens, please use the method below to complete your order.
1) Upload a smaller image. This can be a resized copy of the original, or any other image (just to bypass the upload step).
2) Please upload your file using Google Drive. Grant access to cccustomtransfers@gmail.com.
3) In the NOTES section above, paste a link to your uploaded file. Please make sure the file is shared so that it can be accessed from your link.
4) Proceed and purchase the size and quatity of sheets you need. We will use the file from the link you send, NOT from the uploaded file.
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Wholesale Custom Direct To Film (DTF) Transfer Printing
