Why is digital DTF instant printing so popular compared to traditional thermal transfer printing?
First, the difference in investment equipment
Sublistar DTF printing, only need to buy a set of printers and a shaker. The capital investment is basically in place at one time, the location is less than the size of a parking space, one-stop hollow printing, automatic dusting, as well as drying, and integrated purification. It can be said to be a high-efficiency garment printing machine.
In a typical thermal transfer, you need to buy engraving equipment in addition to a thermal transfer printer. For intricate patterns, you have to get a great laser engraver. The programs between producers are scattered, requiring multiple people to participate, the program is complex, and the effect is very slow. The investment in laminating equipment, engraving machine, and laser engraving equipment is large, and the actual utilization rate is unknown. The investment cost is high and the effect is slow. If the social environment and policies change, it is easy to cause losses.
2. Differences in craftsmanship
Our DTF printing and powder shaker all-in-one units are exceptionally simple in process and craftsmanship. You just need to enter the mode you intend to publish, be it simple or complex. With the evaluation of printing software, one-click publishing does not require hollow engraving. The pattern is easy and easy to find out quickly. And support customization, adding patterns at any time, the procedure is simple. Let customization happen anytime, anywhere.
In this process, traditional heat transfer is much more complicated. Simple patterns are fine. Complex patterns need to be removed by retouching software such as PS, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. After printing, a laminating device is required for lamination. Sculpting, complex craftsmanship.
3. The difference between pattern feel and washability
DTF printing is soft to the touch after the transfer, comfortable and skin-friendly to use, stretch-resistant, cleaning-resistant, rubbing fastness to wet and dry is about 4, it will not break after dozens of washes, and DTF printing is also possible.
The traditional thermal transfer printing is ugly and cold in appearance, airtight, hard to touch, and has poor adhesion. It will definitely break and fall off after repeated cleaning, and there will definitely be a viscose feeling.
4. The difference between health and environmental management
DTF printing, water-based environmentally friendly ink printing, the entire printing process is no waste, no pollution, and all types of hot melt powder used are more healthy and environmentally friendly.
Traditional thermal transfer printing requires thin film coating, which generates a lot of waste, and both glue and conventional products have a certain adverse impact on the environment.
5. Different requirements for patterns
DTF printing, through software application evaluation, and automatic pattern hollowing processing, no matter how small or complex the pattern can be printed, there is no special requirement for color, and it can be released at will.
In traditional heat transfer printing, some very small and very difficult patterns are difficult to complete with engraving equipment, and there will definitely be shade options, dtf printing does not see through the bottom, and dark and light colored clothes are suitable.
6. The difference between site and workers
DTF printing, from publishing to final heat transfer printing, one person is enough, 2 people can cooperate with multiple types of equipment, one machine can collect less than one parking space, small footprint, low investment, and high return. It's one of the best options for a side business.
In traditional heat transfer, each manufacturer's operations are decentralized. From drawing - printing - laminating - cutting - lettering, it takes at least two or three people to complete the whole process, and it takes up a lot of space. It takes up more space and consumes more manpower.
There are many modern techniques for the thermal transfer of T-shirts on the market, such as direct-to-film (DTF) printing, display printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, etc. However, it is much better that there is no definitive response to which modern technology. Each craft has its own value, and the one that suits you is the best.
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In traditional thermal transfer, in addition to thermal transfer printers, you have to buy laminating equipment and a cutting plotter. Our DTF printing and powder shake all-in-one machines are exceptionally simple to craft and craft. Through the analysis of the printing software program, the hollow can be printed with one click. After printing, a laminating device is required for lamination. There are several tee heat transfer innovations on the market, such as direct-to-film (DTF) printing, display printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, and more.
