High-Performance Textile Printing with Exceptional Versatility
At Friedmans, we are committed to delivering advanced textile printing solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of fashion, sportswear, and commercial textile applications. Our Direct to Film (DTF) printing technology provides a robust and highly adaptable solution for producing durable, high-resolution prints.
What Is DTF Printing?
Direct to Film (DTF) is an innovative printing method that involves printing designs onto a specialist film using water-based pigment inks. Once printed, an adhesive powder is applied and cured before the design is heat-transferred onto the fabric. This process allows for exceptional colour vibrancy, fine detail reproduction, and excellent wash resistance.
Key Advantages of DTF Printing
• Exceptional Durability
DTF prints offer strong adhesion and flexibility, withstanding multiple wash cycles without cracking or fading ideal for both casual and performance garments.
• Vivid Colour Reproduction
The process supports full-colour CMYK printing with excellent sharp definition, even on dark or technical fabrics.
• Fabric Versatility
Suitable for a broad range of materials, including cotton, polyester, lycra, and technical sportswear fabrics.
• No Pre-Treatment Required
Unlike some traditional methods, DTF does not require fabric pre-treatment, reducing preparation time and enhancing production efficiency.
• Fine Detail & Scalability
Enables high-resolution output for intricate designs and small text, with consistency across short and long runs.
A Game Changer for Vinyl Users
For decorators accustomed to working with vinyl transfers, DTF printing offers a significant advantage. There’s no manual cutting required designs are printed and applied in one seamless process. This not only saves substantial time in production, but also eliminates errors and inconsistencies associated with manually trimming complex shapes. DTF allows you to achieve the same bold, standalone graphics you’re used to with vinyl while dramatically increasing efficiency and output.
Applications
DTF printing is particularly well-suited for:
• Branded teamwear and performance kits
• Customised fashion and leisurewear
• Merchandise clothing
Quality Assurance
At Friedmans, every stage of our DTF process is managed in-house to ensure consistent quality and rapid turnaround. Our experienced production team adheres to strict quality control protocols, delivering results that meet both technical and aesthetic standards.
Contact Us
To learn more about how our DTF printing capabilities can support your production needs, please get in touch with our team. HERE
