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Medical Mumma - DTF Transfer- Front & Back Design

Medical Mumma - DTF Transfer- Front & Back Design

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DTF, or Direct-to-Film, printing is a method where designs are printed onto special films and then transferred to fabric using heat. This printing technique offers several advantages, making it popular for custom apparel and other fabric items. Here's an overview of how it works and its benefits:

Process:

  1. Design Creation: The design is created using graphic design software.
  2. Printing: The design is printed onto a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film using a specialized printer. This printer typically uses water-based pigment inks, which provide vibrant and durable colours.
  3. Powder Application: A hot melt adhesive powder is applied to the printed film. This powder adheres to the wet ink.
  4. Curing: The film with the adhesive powder is then cured using heat. This step ensures the adhesive melts and binds with the ink.
  5. Transfer: The cured film is placed on the fabric, and heat (usually from a heat press) is applied. This step transfers the design from the film to the fabric.
  6. Peeling: After a cooling period, the PET film is peeled away, leaving the design adhered to the fabric.

Benefits:

  • Versatility: DTF printing can be used on a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, blends, and more, making it highly versatile.
  • Detail and Color Quality: This method produces vibrant colors and can handle intricate details and gradients well.
  • Durability: DTF prints are known for their durability and resistance to washing and wear.
  • No Need for Pretreatment: Unlike some other printing methods (like Direct-to-Garment or DTG), DTF does not require the fabric to be pretreated before printing.

Applications:

  • Custom Apparel: T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and other clothing items.
  • Accessories: Bags, hats, and other fabric-based accessories.
  • Promotional Items: Custom promotional products such as tote bags or fabric banners.

Overall, DTF printing is a flexible and effective method for producing high-quality, custom-printed fabric

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