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Business Advice By FESPA Staff
How is DTF printing technology What is the most important thing to
progressing in comparison with DTG remember when ordering heat
and conventional screen printing? transfers?
DTF technology is progressing very well. Because of our The most important thing when ordering heat transfers is
bespoke DTF machinery, we can now offer same-day being able to choose the right product for the right job. DTF
shipping on DTF transfers when ordered by 8am. We have transfers are great for orders of 20 or less. But most of our
also noticed due that many printers are turning to our customers find that after 20 units they prefer to switch to
UltraColour technology because of the flexibility it offers for UltraColour technology to get better price points.
fabric types..
With some print technology, there will always be
Is it possible to address the question
restrictions on colours and fabric, but due to the low fuse
of breathability to avoid the ‘sweat
temperature of UltraColour transfers its allows greater
patch’ effect?
flexibility in the products that can be offered to customers.
Polyester, and especially recycled polyester, can often mark Most of the problems with sweat patches occur from big or
or get a ‘press box’ when fused above 130°C/140°C, but by thick (higher micron) transfers – sometimes because they
using a low temperature transfer (120°C) you can avoid will need a blocker. With a premium transfer, using a screen
marking or getting a shine on the garment. or digital screen technology, you can expect a lighter,
thinner transfer that minimises this effect.
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