--- title: DTF Textile Printing and UV-DTF Sticker Printing Machines and Market Updates source_url: https://direct-to-film.co.za/direct-to-film-fabric-printing published: 2022-03-29 17:01:29 modified: 2023-10-10 11:06:26 fetched_at: 2026-08-30T23:28:51+0200 category: company wp_site: https://direct-to-film.co.za wp_prefix: direct_to_film wp_id: 8 wp_type: page pass: sql4-inhouw-more-wp-mysql-digest-2026-08-30 notes: sql4 inhouwvsst_db1 published digest; public permalink; no wp internals in body. Newest-wins vs already-ingested directtofilm.co.za is same URL/slug only. --- # DTF Textile Printing and UV-DTF Sticker Printing Machines and Market Updates **Source:** [https://direct-to-film.co.za/direct-to-film-fabric-printing](https://direct-to-film.co.za/direct-to-film-fabric-printing) - published: 2022-03-29 17:01:29 - modified: 2023-10-10 11:06:26 ## Direct-to-film. The best way to print fabric and garments DTF is the exciting technique that has taken the garment printing world by storm. Its 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. ![](https://direct-to-film.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Website_Direct_to_film_Banner_20220307_isolated_b.png) ## Direct-to-Film Printing. The Pinnacle of efficiency ![](https://direct-to-film.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Direct-to-film_shirt_designs01_TeamAMCOZA.png) ### Quick start your printing business Today with DTF The demand for printed fabrics, garments and apparel, are at an all time high. This printed and branded-goods market is showing no sign of decline. In fact, with so many new post-pandemic small businesses being started, the opportunities are endless. Direct-to-Film printing is basically where a design or image is printed to a receptor film sheet and then transferred with heat and pressure fabric. Quick. simple. clean. With this demand, comes the need to deliver more versatile cost effective projects, with shorter turnarounds with more accuracy and consistency. The Direct-to-Film technique lends itself to all these requirements with a much smaller setup cost. 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Key differences to other processes ### Direct-to-FILM (Starter) ![](https://direct-to-film.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/thumbnail_00_direct-to-film.jpg) The direct-to-film-process is basically - using a DTF-ink capable printer to print DTF Inks to a special DTF Film; then applying DTF adhesive powder to film and then with the help of a Heat-press, transferring the design to fabrics and garments - Direct-to-film Benefits: - Lowest Cost to Start Printing - Print consistency & repeatability - One-off Prints - Cleaner than Screen printing - Print on range of fabrics ### Direct-To-FILM ​(Pro) ![](https://direct-to-film.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Thumbnail_DTF_Direct_toFilm.jpg) Exactly the same process as the "**direct-to-film starter**" process, but with the use of specialised large format printer and unique large roller heat press - scaling your output volume and cost efficiency is greatly improved. - Direct-to-film Benefits: - All of DTF Starter benefits plus: - Higher volume output - Print complete fabric rolls ### Sublimation Printing ![](https://direct-to-film.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Thumbnail_DTF_-1.jpg) The dye sublimation process uses the system of applying the print to wax-based receptor sheet and then through the use of heat and pressure transferring the ink to the fabric. 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