Something You Need to Know About DTF PET Film

The pattern of DTF PET Film is clear and vivid, which can achieve the effect of photos. Thermal transfer printing is actually a very early industry. The traditional thermal transfer market is very ripe, and inkjet thermal transfer printing has existed for a long time, such as thermal transfer printing, pigment thermal transfer printing, and weak solvent thermal transfer printing. Although there are inkjet solutions, the market is not enthusiastic, and the emergence of DTF PET Film has completely ignited the entire thermal transfer market.

What Is DTF PET Film?

DTF printing needs to use DTF Film, usually, also call PET Film, but not all PET Films can be used for DTF printing. Compared with common PET Film, DTF Film has a special ink-absorbing coating. As a result, films often appear to have a matte frosted finish rather than being transparent. Unprocessed, low-quality films may be cheaper, but they may foul, stick, or damage your clothing.

DTF PET Film is used in the direct film printing process. These films differ from those used for screen printing and have better transfer features.

DTF Film is available in sheet and roll form. It is based on the type of peel after transfer. According to temperature, the film can be a hot-release or cold-release film.

The Main Types and Differences of Existing DTF PET Films

1. The one-sided cold-tear smooth matte film takes a while to tear off after pressing, and the color is smooth. Currently mainly for sale, recommended.
2. Double-sided hot and cold peel matte gloss film, which can be torn off in seconds, and has a shiny effect after the transfer, is recommended. However, a small amount of product is required in the initial stage, and feedback from the market and time is required.
3. Double-sided hot and cold tear matte film, not tear off in seconds, you need to wait for a while to tear it off, and it will have a matte effect. Ugliest and not recommended.

Precautions: The bright and matte transfer film is not distinguished by whether the surface of the film is bright or matte, but by whether there is a bright effect after transfer.

Both hot and cold tearing are double-sided, can be torn in seconds, and can not be torn in seconds. Double-sided to prevent slipping during the printing process, and also prevent the pattern from sticking when the paper is rolled into a roll.

At present, only the second tear effect is glossy, and the others are matte. However, if the film that is torn off in seconds is left for a while and then torn off, the gloss effect will be weakened.

The hot and cold tear-off double mask that can be used in seconds feels stickier and softer.

The future trend is that double-sided hot and cold tearing can be done in seconds because it can be compatible with cold tearing + hot tearing + quick tearing. At the same time, because of the different coating processes and compositions, the cost is also lower.

There are currently 3 common disadvantages of the hot tear film on the market:

• Easy to stick to powder.
• The color is not bright enough.
• It is easy to tear when it is hot, but it is comparatively difficult to tear after cooling down.

Analysis of DTF PET Film Structure

1. Printing layer: pure white before printing. Common types of materials include PVC, PU, etc. The quality of the printing layer will directly affect the exquisiteness of the pattern and the effect of heat transfer printing. The PU material is an environmentally friendly material, and the printing effect is realistic. It is the main product on the market at present, and the price is relatively high.
2. Adhesive layer: The adhesive layer is a layer of hot-melt adhesive film, which has no adhesive force at room temperature, and is combined with the fabric after pressurization. The quality of the adhesive layer will directly affect the bonding strength between the image and the fabric after heat transfer.
3. Release layer: also called the peeling layer, it is a layer of release agent coating. Its main effect is to separate the printing film from the base film. It is a factor that affects whether the image is easy to release after printing and cutting.
4. Base layer: It is the carrier of the first three layers. Commonly used thermal transfer base films include paper bases and PET films. The paper base is relatively soft and easily morphed when cutting, so it is gradually replaced by other materials. At present, the commonly used material is PET Film, whose advantages such as high tensile strength and no deformation make it gradually replace the paper base.
5. The other is the structure of the protective layer and antistatic layer.

Features of DTF PET Film

1. DTF PET film has high ink absorption, easy to clean powder.
2. Small thickness common difference, good matte, low thermal shrinkage rate, good release.
3. The surface is coated with a matte release agent, smooth and wrinkle-free.
4. Insert PET Film into the printer tray instead of ordinary paper, with high-temperature resistance, low heat shrinkage, and easy stripping.
5. Wide range of applications, T-shirts, luggage, bags, shoe materials, etc.

Benefits of DTF PET Film

1. Printing fluency.
2. High color density and roomy color gamut.
3. Suitable for a variety of materials.
4. Washable and lasting.
5. Environmental protection.
6. Cold or hot peeling, is easier to use.
7. The surface is smooth and clean.
8. The color of the pattern is vivid and complete, without a halo.
9. Good combination with metals, adhesives, and various inks.
10. Excellent UV resistance.

The Applications of DTF PET Film

DTF PET Film can be transferred onto a variety of fabrics such as cotton, polyester, nylon, canvas, and denim. Our TEXTEK DTF film has superb ink absorption and is suitable for high-precision printing, with our TEXTEK film you will get high-quality, breathable, and smooth prints. For example soft signage, sportswear, backpacks, luggage, flags and fittings, t-shirts, and more.

Why is DTF PET Film so popular in the thermal transfer market?

1. The process is simple and easy to copy, and it is very popular.

All fashion must be simple and easy. After thermal transfer digital printing, it is necessary to use a carving machine to carve and cut the printed pattern to remove excess waste other than the pattern. The process of DTF PET Film is to directly print ink on the film, sprinkle powder, and heat transfer printing, with no need for carving and waste discharge, and the process is simple. The kernel is the heat transfer printing of dark kernel cloth directly spraying color white, and dark cloth can also be directly transferred like a light color heat press machine. Transferable, simple, and easy to operate.

1. The investment threshold is low and the market develops rapidly.

DTF PET Film equipment mainly includes printers, shakers, and heat presses. The whole solve solution cost is low, the investment threshold is low, and the floor area is small. It is easy for enterprises to enter this market, whether it is a large factory or a small self-employed. So the whole popularity is growing very fast. As long as there is demand or optimism in this direction, you can buy a complete set of ready-made equipment for direct production. Very convenient and fast!

3. Strong flexibility, and reduce inventory cost.

Another feature of DTF pet film is its good flexibility, which can effectively reduce stock costs. In the past, when selling T-shirts in the market, it was often necessary to print the finished product in advance and make a good stock, but now with the DTF PET Film method, it is only necessary to store the thermal transfer film according to the market situation. When customers place their orders, they are processed into T-shirts. Greatly reduce stock costs, improve capital turnover, and use efficiency. Especially for e-commerce, it only needs to stake out online, receive orders through online channels, and then transfer them, which greatly reduces stock costs. It can launch new products in a timely manner according to changes in market popular elements, and meet the individual requirements of the broad customer base at any time.

After some understanding of PET Film, let’s take a look at how to solve the drumming problem of PET Film.

• In normal use, the printer must be grounded to protect the board and eliminate excess static electricity.
• Seal the suction hole with tape.
• Wipe the printer platform and printer heater plate with rubbing alcohol.

Market outlook of DTF PET Film

DTF PET Film will become the darling of the whole thermal transfer printing market for a long time to come. At present, the market is still in the phase of plan formation, and whoever has a good plan can get a share of the pie. With the ripeness of the market plan, the price/performance ratio will become the hard currency in the entire DTF PET Film market.

After understanding DTF PET Film, you will know how to choose. We recommend you choose Huafilm DTF PET Film. We recommend you choose our multifunctional PET film. It supports hot peeling and cold peeling. Welcome to consult!