Direct-to-Film printing allows for detailed, full-colour designs to be transferred onto garments using heat. It works on cotton, polyester, blends, and both light and dark fabrics.
Files print exactly as supplied.
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Placement of embroidered items is measured while the garment is worn. Placement recommendations can be adjusted in consultation with our production team.
1. Design Preparation:
A digital artwork is created and prepared in design software.
2. Film Printing:
The design is printed onto a clear PET film using a special DTF printer. A layer of white ink is printed on top of the CMYK colours to create a backing.
3. Powder Application:
While the ink is still wet, a hot-melt adhesive powder is evenly applied to the back of the film.
4. Curing the Adhesive:
The powder-coated film is heated in a curing oven or on a heat press to melt the adhesive powder. The powder transforms into a waxy texture, acting as the adhesive to bond the design.
5. Heat Transfer:
The cured transfer film is placed onto the fabric using a heat press at a specific temperature, pressure, and duration. This bonds the design to the garment.
6. Final product: fun, vibrant logos on your clothing.
Enjoy your final, high-quality product, delivered with excellence.
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