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Improving print quality is inseparable from high-quality printed materials, we offering DTF Ink, DTF Film, and DTF Powder. Contact us now to learn about wholesale discounts and product details.
List DTF Printing Supplies Offered by Owcors
DTF printing relies on the interaction of inks, powders and films, which is essential for achieving vibrant colors, smoothness and durability.
DTF Printer Ink
DTF ink provides vibrant and long-lasting colors, laying the foundation for printing results. When paired with our powder and film, it ensures image quality and adhesion.
DTF PET Film
DTF film serves as a medium for printing, ensuring high-precision transfer that captures details and colors, Its works with our ink and powder, better printing efficiency.
DTF Hot Melt Powder
DTF powder provides adhesion, durability, and wash resistance for fabrics, ensuring that the prints stand the test.It works with our DTF Ink and DTF Film, better results.
Why Owcors DTF Consumables
The Ink has a high concentration, vibrant colors, and is suitable for various nozzles.
After printer stopping, the Ink does not clog and has strong coverage.
The Powder durable and highly elastic, resistant to fading when dry cleaned, strong adhesion.
The DTF Powder for long-lasting durability, with a soft and durable feel.
Pure water coating PET Film, excellent ink absorption, no ink leakage, and no powder sticking.
The Powder durable and highly elastic, resistant to fading when dry cleaned, strong adhesion.
Application of DTF Printing Process
- DTF printing allows for vibrant, durable designs on a wide range of fabrics and is the production choice for personalized patterned garments such as T-shirts, hoodies and jeans.
- DTF printing allows customized graphic transfers on apparel pairings such as scarves and gloves, giving new possibilities to the gift production industry.
- The customization of the pattern on top of the shoes is also inseparable from the emergence of the DTF printing process, adding a beautiful landscape to the flowing horizon.
- To create durable printed patterns that can withstand the elements, outdoor products(backpack) made from specific materials can also utilize DTF printing.
Results of Mixing DTF Printing Materials
If you don’t want problems like clogged nozzles, failure to bond, faded colors, damaged hardware, etc. then you need to know it.
Mixing Different DTF Printing Consumables Can Lead To
- Clogged Printheads: Incompatible inks and powders can cause blockages in the printer nozzles.
- Poor Print Quality: Mixing materials may result in faded colors, streaks, or uneven prints.
- Adhesion Issues: Prints may peel or not adhere properly to the fabric.
- Increased Maintenance: More frequent cleaning is required due to residue build-up.
- Equipment Damage: Incompatible materials can wear out printer components.
Why You Should Avoid Mixing DTF Printing Materials
- Compatibility Concerns: Not all inks, powders, and films are formulated to work together.
- Consistent Results: Using matched materials ensures reliable and high-quality prints.
- Efficiency Loss: Mixing can lead to printer downtime and decreased productivity.
- Cost Implications: Wasted materials and potential equipment repairs increase expenses.
- Warranty Voidance: Using unapproved consumables may void printer warranties.
What you can achieve with a set of DTF printing supplies?
The table below tests the costs and returns of using the same DTF ink, DTF PET film, and DTF powder for garment printing on different print heads.
Different printers use different print heads, which results in varying amounts of printing material being consumed.
An efficiency boost is noticeable across different printers, even with a slight increase in DTF printing supplies.
Assuming a selling price of $2 per, different printers have their advantages in terms of saving on DTF print consumables.
DTF Printing Supplies Workflow
Print the image onto DTF Film using DTF Ink, paying attention to print settings and parameters.
Evenly apply DTF Powder over the area covered with white ink, shake off excess powder.
Place the film in a dryer or oven and heat to a specified temperature to melt the powder.
Position the treated film and fabric in a heat press, and perform the transfer at the recommended temperature and time.
After cooling, peel off the film to complete the transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will using different DTF Film with DTF Ink affect the transfer effect?
Yes, different DTF films and DTF inks affect the transfer quality, adhesion and color vibrancy of the final print. Be aware of the matching issue.
Does using different DTF Powder affect the quality of the transfer?
Yes, different powders can affect transfer adhesion, durability and overall print quality. But it’s also important to look at the issue in a holistic way.
What problems can arise from using different DTF Ink with different DTF Printer?
When mixing inks and printers, compatibility issues can lead to inaccurate colors, clogging, or poor print quality if the printing device has a fixed ink used.
What is the difference between DTF Ink and Sublimation Ink?
DTF Ink is not suitable for highly elastic fabrics, while Sublimation Ink has a special ink for elastic fabrics, they have different formulas and cannot be mixed.
What is the difference between black and white DTF Powder？
They have different compositions that affect the adhesion and appearance of the transfer on different colored fabrics, black powder is more suitable for dark grey fabrics.
How to use DTF Transfer Film with inkjet printer or other printer？
DTF Film is specific to DTF printers and needs to be used with ink and powder. Inkjet or other printers do not have this process and therefore cannot be used.