What is DTF Printing?

DTF stands for “direct-to-film” in printing. So how do these DTF transfers go from a piece of film and ink, to a customized t-shirt? First, the design is printed onto the film using a high-quality ink jet printer. These are not standard inks that you would use to print out a high school research paper, but rather professional textile inks that are specially created to bind to fabrics in as close to a permanent fashion as possible.

DTF) transfers are full-color heat applied transfers for light and dark garments. No weeding or masking is required and DTF transfers can be applied to cotton, cotton/poly blends, and even 100% polyester.

Simply press and go! All you need is a heat press!

What are DTF Transfers?

DTF stands for “direct-to-film” in printing. First, the design is printed onto the film using a high-quality ink. These are not standard inks that you would use to print on your normal at home printer but rather professional textile inks that are specially created to bind to fabrics in as close to a permanent fashion as possible.

DTF) transfers are full-color heat applied transfers for light and dark garments. NO WEEDING OR MASKING,  is required and DTF transfers can be applied to cotton, cotton/poly blends, and even 100% polyester.

Simply press and go! All you need is a heat press! (Cricut press or at home iron not acceptable)

Reduce your work time and get your orders out quicker with full color transfers. Our transfers have Great Stretchability. The feel is a lighter feel than viny.

What type of Machine do we use? Brother GTX Pro

PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR TRANSFERS:

DTF PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS Matte Paper

Cold Peel

 medium pressure

Poly- 275 F/10 seconds

Tri – 275F/ 10 se conds

50/50 – 300 F/ 12 seconds

Cotton – 325 F/ 15 seconds

For a matte look with transfer press a second time with Kraft/butcher paper for same time as first press

Allow image to cool down (where its not Hot to the touch), once cooled down carefully peel transfer paper off, if it appears to be hesitant to pull up and image is not sticking just allow to sit a little longer

Press a 2^nd time to ensure image is completely adhered to shirt, press another 10-20 seconds

Recommend If you are doing multiple shirts with the DTF transfer just press them all and then go back and peel

*Finishing

Matte finish – Kraft/parchment paper

Shiny/Gloss finish – Teflon Sheet

 Instructions for Glossy Film

Temperature Setting 350 degrees F for Cotton and 50/50 cotton blends,  280 Degrees F for 100% poly and blends where polyester is the majority of the fabric material  (This may vary for your heat press as every heat press is different, these are our recommended setting adjust as needed for works best with your equipment)

Time: 35 seconds -  for Cotton and 50/50 cotton blends

20 Seconds -  for 100% poly and blends where polyester is the majority of the fabric material 

Pressure: Medium to firm pressure

1. Pre-press your shirt for 5-10 seconds to remove moisture.

2. Press transfer with Teflon sheet (recommended) or parchment or Butcher paper.

3. Allow transfer to cool down this is a cold or warm peel

4.Carfefully Peel transfer.

5. Press again for 5-10 seconds

**If for any reason that the print begins to lift off the shirt, Don’t freak out, STOP PEELING AND PRESS IT AGAIN.

**We place silicon packs in our transfers when shipping to help with moisture issues, however occasionally this is unavoidable in the shipping process. In the event you receive transfers showing moisture marks, Prior to heat pressing, hover the heat press over the transfer INK SIDE UP as close as you can without touching the transfer and allow the transfer to warm up for 30-60 seconds and this process will remove moisture from the transfer. If moisture marks are left after printed design just press again at a slightly higher temperature for 30 seconds.