The DTF printer will replace the traditional heat transfer?
The difference between traditional hot melt powder and DTF hot melt powder is the degree of melting. Traditional heat transfer and DTF printing require different degrees of melting. It also has something to do with ink.
Traditional heat transfer and DTF printing require different degrees of melting. It also has something to do with ink. The glycerin and water contained in the traditional heat transfer ink are not so large, while the DTF printing technology ink increases the proportion of glycerol and water in the composition ratio, the purpose is to ensure bright colors, improve the ink moisturizing performance, and prevent the ink from clogging printhead, prolong the life of the printhead.
Reminder: DTF hot melt powder needs to be fully dried, otherwise it will return to oil.
Q1.What kind of materials can be printed by direct to film printer?
PET transfer film technology is widely used recently, and the application covering clothing, shoes and hats, toys, bags, bedding, daily necessities, etc. In the other hand,it can be transferred on hard materials like wood board. Anyway,this new technology has gradually replaced the direct traditional printing, leading the trend of The Times.
Q2.What does the DTF feel like? And how about the breathability and stretchability?
The touch feeling and stretchability are depend on the quality of the powder and PET film. As professional DTF printer supplier, TODOjet can offer you complete solutions such as breathable solution which suitable for summer fabrics. Meanwhile, we can also offer you fluorescent color printing such as fluo orange and fluo green.
Q3.What is the printed film washability like? And how about the color fastness?
Resistance to water washing about 50 times, and fastness can reach to European standard 3.5 level.
