What is Direct to Film?
DTF stands for Direct To Film. This technique involves printing your design directly
onto a film and then transferring it to a
T-shirt made of cotton, polyester, or their blends, regardless of their color.
The designs will be printed backwards on the film so that it appears flipped the correct way once transferred to the garment. Directions will likely be available from the supplier, usually coming with any DTF transfers you order. There are two types of DTF's which will either be a “cold peel” (meaning you peel the backing off of the freshly pressed design once it has cooled) or a “HOT PEEL” (meaning you peel the backing off the freshly pressed design quickly after pressing). The heat locks the design to the fibers, transferring the ink from the film backing, to the fabric of the garment. Afterwards, you can cleanly remove the film and dispose of it
The designs will be printed backwards on the film so that it appears flipped the correct way once transferred to the garment. Directions will likely be available from the supplier, usually coming with any DTF transfers you order. There are two types of DTF's which will either be a “cold peel” (meaning you peel the backing off of the freshly pressed design once it has cooled) or a “HOT PEEL” (meaning you peel the backing off the freshly pressed design quickly after pressing). The heat locks the design to the fibers, transferring the ink from the film backing, to the fabric of the garment. Afterwards, you can cleanly remove the film and dispose of it
These factors are incredibly important to consider when using a heat press:
*Temperature
*Pressure
*Time
*Garment color/design color
*Garment Material
Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error, and this is why it is SO IMPORTANT that you buy extras to test, or account for mistakes, when fulfilling orders and printing for groups.
