Simply put, it is a type of digital printing. The pattern is printed directly on the heat transfer film through a digital printer（DTF printer）, and then the patterns on the heat transfer film is transferred to the clothing fabric using a heat press machine.
DTF printing process
The process of DTF printing mainly includes the following points:
Design artwork and arrange it on the printing template according to the size required by the customer.
Use rip software to convert the produced design draft into a file that can be recognized by the DTF printer.
The DTF printer prints the artwork on the heat transfer film.
When the printed heat transfer film passes through the powder shaking machine, the ink will dry quickly and the outermost layer of the film will be covered with hot melt adhesive powder. The printed DTF film is automatically rolled into rolls and ready for use.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric. Cut out the patterns on the heat transfer film as needed, heat the press machine to about 170 degrees, put the pattern on the fabric, and then emboss the fabric for about 20 seconds. After the film cools, tear off the heat transfer film, so that the pattern on the film It's transferred to the fabric.
Advantages of DTF printing.
1.DTF printing can be customized and personalized to meet the needs of different customers.
2. Digital production improves production efficiency and frees up labor. reduce manufacturing cost.
3. Energy saving and environmental protection. No waste ink is produced and no pollution to the environment. Produced on demand, no waste in the entire process.
4. The printing effect is good. Because it is a digital picture, the pixels of the picture can be improved and the saturation of the color can be modified according to requirements, which can better meet people's pursuit of picture quality.
Related equipment and raw materials required
If you want to build a DTF printing production workshop, what equipment and raw materials do you need to configure?
2.Powder shaker machine
3.Heat press machine
4.Pigment ink, including cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white.
5.Transfer film.
DTF printing are widely used in clothing and accessories. In addition to the most common T-shirts in recent years, DTF film can also be used in hats, scarves, shoes, bags, masks, etc. DTF printing has a broad market. If you want to start your own business, or expand the market, or want to become an e-commerce owner with personalized products, purchasing a set of DTF printing equipment from Colorido will be a good choice.
Post time: Jan-23-2024