1kg DTF Powder

Key Benefits and Advantages

1. Excellent Adhesion and Durability

This is the primary benefit. The powder creates an incredibly strong bond between the print and the garment.

• Long-Lasting: Prints can withstand dozens of washes without cracking, peeling, or fading when applied correctly.
• High Tension Resistance: The print becomes part of the fabric, making it resistant to stretching and pulling, which is ideal for activewear.

2. Unmatched Versatility on Fabrics

This is arguably the biggest advantage of DTF over other methods like DTG (Direct-to-Garment). The adhesive powder allows printing on a vast range of materials that are difficult or impossible for other techniques.

• Cotton, Polyester, and Blends: Works flawlessly on all common fabrics.
• Dark and Light Fabrics: Because the design is printed on a film and then transferred, you can use a white ink underbase for dark garments, just like DTG, but with greater opacity.
• Non-Traditional Materials: DTF can successfully print on materials like:
  • Nylon (e.g., bags, jackets)
  • Denim
  • Leather (real and faux)
  • Silk
  • Fleece
  • Canvas shoes and hats

3. Soft, Flexible Hand Feel

Compared to other transfer methods (especially traditional plastisol heat transfers or vinyl), DTF prints have a much softer "hand feel" (how the print feels to the touch).

• The layer created by the melted powder and ink is very thin and flexible, allowing the fabric to breathe and stretch naturally. This is a major selling point for comfort in apparel.

4. Ability to Print Complex, Full-Color Designs

The powder adhesive system enables the transfer of highly detailed, photorealistic, and full-color graphics with smooth gradients and sharp edges. There are no layers to weed (like vinyl) or color separation limitations (like screen printing), making it perfect for complex artwork.

5. High Opacity on Dark Garments

The combination of a printed white ink layer and the white adhesive powder results in a vibrant, highly opaque print on dark-colored garments. The colors "pop" more effectively than with some other methods.

6. Durability Against Cracking

Since the printed film and adhesive form a single, flexible layer on the fabric, it is highly resistant to the micro-cracking that can occur with thicker, less flexible transfers (like some PVC-based transfers) after repeated washing and wearing.

7. Water Resistance

The layer created by the melted powder and ink is naturally water-resistant, protecting the design from moisture. Some powders are specifically formulated to enhance this property.

8. Cost-Effectiveness for Short Runs and Sampling