Direct-to-Film Printing Equipments
Source: https://achievement.co.za/the-easiest-way-to-print-fabric-garments
- published: 2022-12-19 14:25:13
- modified: 2024-08-23 12:13:42
- excerpt: https://direct-to-film.co.za/ Explore the latest in DTF textile printing and UV-DTF sticker printing machines at Direct-to-Film.co.za. The site offers a range of equipment designed to meet the needs of modern printing businesses, from small-scale operations to larger industrial setups. Stay updated with the latest trends and products in the DTF printing market.
Direct-to-film.co.za is a repository of information on DTF, the exciting new printing technique that has taken the garment printing world by storm. It is quicker, more accurate, repeatable and cost efficient. On this site we curate all of the best Direct-to-film products, support, training and inspiration in one convenient location.
What this page is
This is the direct-to-film.co.za entry in the Achievement SA Website Directory on achievement.co.za. The original post is a short pointer to direct-to-film.co.za with the description quoted above.
This Knowledge Base version keeps that text and adds a plain guide to the site and to DTF printing, drawn only from other pages already in this KB. Follow the links for the full pages.
What direct-to-film.co.za is
direct-to-film.co.za is one of the AM.CO.ZA information sites for DTF (direct-to-film) textile printing and UV-DTF sticker printing. It explains the DTF process, compares it with sublimation and DTG, and carries news and articles. It is an information site, not the shop: its shop buttons point to Buythis, which is always the place for current models, prices and ordering. See direct-to-film.co.za (catalog guide) for the full guide, including how the site's older 2023 package names map to today's packages.
How DTF printing works
- A DTF-capable printer prints DTF ink onto a special PET film, with a white ink layer behind the colours.
- DTF adhesive powder is applied to the wet print and baked.
- A heat press then transfers the design onto the fabric or garment.
DTF works on polyester, cotton and cotton blends, including dark and black fabrics. Clients choose it for a low cost to start, consistent and repeatable prints, once-offs and short runs, and a cleaner process than screen printing. Sublimation suits polyester and large volumes, and DTG prints straight onto the garment but needs dedicated printers and inks.
Standard UV-DTF is different: it makes hard stickers for mugs, bottles, glass, perspex and other hard surfaces, applied by hand without heat. The video Difference Between DTF Textile and DTF UV Printer (YouTube) explains the difference.
More reading in this KB:
- Why Direct To Film Printing Is the Best Way To Print on Fabric And Garments
- 5 benefits of DTF printing
- Textile DTF printing for startups
- UV-DTF printing solutions
Choosing a DTF setup
The starter route uses an A3 desktop printer and a flat heat press. The production route uses a 300mm, 600mm or wider roll printer with an automatic powder shaker. Example packages with boxed 8i product pages:
- F-DTF/A3/XP600: A3 DTF printer with an EPSON XP600 head and InkRIP software (8i product page).
- H-DTF/A3T/XP600: A3 DTF printer with a powdering baking oven, InkRIP, inks, cleaner, powder and film (8i product page).
- H-DTF/306/XP600: 300mm DTF printing and powdering machine complete package with SAi FlexiPRINT (8i product page).
- H-DTF/606/XP600: the 600mm package (8i product page).
For the full range and what each code means, see DTF and UV-DTF printers and the Buythis category DTF printers. Inks, films and powders are under DTF inks and DTF films and powders. Current DTF packages ship with InkRIP or SAi FlexiPRINT as the RIP software; see InkRIP.
For prices, always use Buythis. For stock, use live stock only; this page never carries quantities.
Related AM.CO.ZA DTF sites
- directtofilm.co.za (small DTF machines for startups)
- a3dtf.co.za (compact A3 DTF for home and office)
- dtf-printer.co.za (production and industrial DTF and UV-DTF)
- A3 DTF printers for home business (directory entry)
- Industrial high-performance DTF printers (directory entry)
- Heat press buying guide (directory entry)
Contact
Contact AM.CO.ZA sales on 011 397 1429, 021 555 3250, 060 600 6000 or 072 222 2211. For help with a machine you already own, WhatsApp AM.CO.ZA support on 060 600 7000.