DTF not DTG

[3Deep]

Just did a little under a hundred DTF transfers today on our L1800, so far no clogs in the print heads, white ink and colors look great, now feeding film has been a little bit of a pain in the booty.

[T Shirt Farmer]

Thanks for update Don and hope the upgrades go smoothly. LMK when we have the green light i have orders for you.

[Sbrem]

His samples were very nice, and I had an order in that had to be cancelled due to the breakdown. Communication was great, so I simply put it out to another vendor, but will be more than glad to order once they get back up and running. The nonrestrictive options are what draw me there.

Steve

[mk162]

His samples were very nice, and I had an order in that had to be cancelled due to the breakdown. Communication was great, so I simply put it out to another vendor, but will be more than glad to order once they get back up and running. The nonrestrictive options are what draw me there.

Steve

What other vendor? I have a small order and I need some transfers.

[zanegun08]

What other vendor? I have a small order and I need some transfers.

https://supacolor.com

https://www.apextransfers.com/ultra-ink.php - gang sheets

https://www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/full-color-transfers

Supacolor is the easiest and has a 20 piece minimum

[Sbrem]

His samples were very nice, and I had an order in that had to be cancelled due to the breakdown. Communication was great, so I simply put it out to another vendor, but will be more than glad to order once they get back up and running. The nonrestrictive options are what draw me there.

Steve

What other vendor? I have a small order and I need some transfers.

I went with Transfer Express' UltraColor. We also just did nylon bags with transfers from Supacolor. I've been meaning to check out Apex, but haven't had a chance just yet.

Steve

[Frog]

No others seem as good of a fit for the smallish jobs I needed done. Happy that one current client with a job on hold has the patience of Job.

[Croft]

I just received a sample from a supplier , it seems similar to dtf but not the same . Its on a mylar carrier sheet but instead of the pebbly adhesive white back similar to Versatrans it has a smooth almost silicone feel ?. It also is more supple than the Versatrans ones I have done in the past . Does anyone know what version this might be the salesman was pretty secretive?

[ericheartsu]

I just received a sample from a supplier , it seems similar to dtf but not the same . Its on a mylar carrier sheet but instead of the pebbly adhesive white back similar to Versatrans it has a smooth almost silicone feel ?. It also is more supple than the Versatrans ones I have done in the past . Does anyone know what version this might be the salesman was pretty secretive?

This may be digitally printed, and have screen printed adhesive bases.

[Homer]

Side note - anyone doing DTF in house, One Stroke has a BLACK transfer powder to prevent dye migration....we're crushing it with DTF, we use it every day for our online stores...

[Frog]

Side note - anyone doing DTF in house, One Stroke has a BLACK transfer powder to prevent dye migration....we're crushing it with DTF, we use it every day for our online stores...

Are you guys seeing much dye migration? The usual suspects?

[Homer]

Side note - anyone doing DTF in house, One Stroke has a BLACK transfer powder to prevent dye migration....we're crushing it with DTF, we use it every day for our online stores...

Are you guys seeing much dye migration? The usual suspects?

With the proper rip setting no issues with bleeding, without the proper settings -somewhat. I'm going to sample powders next since my overseas source will no longer ship it

[balloonguy]

Side note - anyone doing DTF in house, One Stroke has a BLACK transfer powder to prevent dye migration....we're crushing it with DTF, we use it every day for our online stores...

I am guessing this is made for normal (screen printed)  transfers... I did not see it on their site. Would you mind sending a link?

[Dottonedan]

I’m concerned for the hand still.   Is anyone getting any samples that really feel “soft”?  I imagine it can’t get as soft as a screen print on high mesh...or even sublimation on light garments.  Still a hand?  But a bit better than the DTG right?


I got some sample sin from a supplier but yea, they felt not bad, but still...a tad like transfers. I guess Is can’t ask for more than that.


I am seeing a few guys who are art savvy that do DTF be able to get some really good looking fine detail halftone images us the DTF. I mean more like 55-66 lpi maybe.  And if you can do the 65lpi, you can do the stochastic.

[Doug S]

The sample they sent me wasn't a solid background and didn't feel too bad and I was impressed.  During Christmas, a customer of mine ordered just 13 shirts with seven color art with a solid background on the front.  I ordered the dtf, pressed and sent.  He complained saying they felt cheap.  Needless to say, after spending the $$ on the 20 minimum of dtf, I still setup the seven color print on press, printed and resent because he's a great customer.

DTF has it's place but not for solid backgrounds imo.