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About DTF
WHAT IS DIRECt-TO-FILM (DTF) PRINTING, ANYWAYS?
Direct-to-film, or DTF, is the process of printing onto a piece of PET film with various colored inks (no color limit) that will be applied to the apparel items. The in-house printed film is permanently adhered to the garment with heat and pressure from a heat-press machine. This creates a long-lasting (more wash cycles than screen printing) and detailed custom graphics that can be placed on
an array of garments.
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS OF 4.44 CUSTOM DTF PRINTING
1
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Professional apparel design by Kieffer Simpson Designs will be custom created to your brand and wants/needs.
2
DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING
Commercial DTF printer replicates your custom design onto PET film with white ink base, allowing color pigment to stick.
3
powder/bake treatment
Adhesive powder is applied to the ink on the PET film, and put through baking treatment for application.
4
heat pressure applied
The film is perfectly placed onto each item and pressure is applied with a heat press – adhering the custom print to the garmet.
5
PACKAGE/SHIPPING
4.44 Custom Apparel will package and ship your new apparel items – includes tracking information and more!
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