Direct to Film

Direct to Film

What is it, and what can it do for you?

Recently you may have come across discussions debating Direct to Film (DTF) printing versus DTG printing and wondered about the advantages of DTF technology. While DTG printing produces high-quality full size prints with brilliant colors and an incredibly soft hand feel.

Direct to film printing involves printing a design onto a special film, applying and melting a powder adhesive to the printed film, and pressing the design onto the garment or merchandise. You will need transfer film and hot melt powder, as well as the software to create your print – no other special equipment is needed! Below, we discuss seven advantages of this newer technology.

So, what does all of this mean to you, our customer?

There are many benefits to the process:

  1. Wide variety of materials; cotton, nylon, treated leather, polyester, 50/50 blends, and both light and dark fabrics.
  2. More durable than direct to garment
  3. We can place your design on hard to reach and awkward surfaces
  4. Faster production than other methods
  5. More versatility for you

While DTF printing still isn’t a replacement for other printing methods, there are lots of reasons why DTF can be a great addition.