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DTF Printing
DTF (Direct-to-Film) is a digital textile-printing method where the design is printed on a special film and then heat-pressed onto fabric.
Detail
DTF is used on t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and any cotton or blended fabric to produce vivid, durable prints.
Advantages: no pre-treatment needed, economical even for small runs, retains saturated colours and fine detail.
Durability: 50+ wash cycles without fading when washed on a gentle cycle.
Related terms
Sublimation
Sublimation is a printing method where special ink turns to gas under heat and embeds into polyester fibres, making the design part of the fabric itself.
UV Printing
UV printing is a digital method where ink is instantly cured by ultraviolet light, allowing print on rigid materials like glass, acrylic, wood, and metal.
Vinyl
Vinyl (PVC film) is a flexible polymer material used to print stickers, banners, vehicle wraps, and window graphics.