The New Solution in DTF Printing
Direct-to-Film (DTF) is an innovative printing technique that allows you to overcome many of the limitations associated with other personalization methods. In addition to offering exceptional quality, DTF allows you to print on all types of materials and colors (light or dark, cotton or polyester, silk or synthetic fibers).
Forget about weeding and cutting (flocking) or even pre-treatment (DTG). This technique will save you valuable time! It also boasts the lowest cost on the market.
⚠️⚠️⚠️To learn more about the DTF technique, the steps, the equipment or its many advantages, consult our article on the subject: What is DTF?
However, since DTF printing is four-color process or CMYK printing, fluorescent colors could not be achieved with this technique. This is now possible with fluorescent inks or special films perfect for creating fluorescent visuals.
Fluorescent DTF: a new alternative for flashy visuals
A small revolution in this already highly innovative printing technique: fluorescent inks are arriving in the world of DTF for your enjoyment. Create colorful and eye-catching designs at a lower cost with the quality and versatility of DTF.
To produce fluorescent DTF visuals, you have two choices: our Ready-to-Press prints produced in our premises or the fluorescent DTF transfer films from the CFP brand.
Fluorescent DTF prints
Like our standard four-color DTF transfer sheets, our fluorescent DTF sheets are produced in-house after you place an order on our website. We have dedicated one of our machines to printing your fluorescent designs, allowing you to expand your options. This means you can create fluorescent pink, yellow, orange, or green prints without investing in your own DTF printing machine.
However, the printable colors in DTF Fluo are limited to the 4 colors mentioned above. So no fluorescent blue or fluorescent purple? Well, not yet.
Furthermore, when creating your files, consider using the " Pantone Pastels & Neons " palette, which is included in recent versions of Photoshop and Illustrator. This palette contains the four colors necessary for creating your file.
The Ready-to-Press DTF Fluo will allow you to discover the excellent quality of this technique, the elasticity of the visuals or their incredible resistance to washing while enjoying fluorescent colors!
Fluorescent DTF Films
New for 2023 and designed by CFP Flex, fluorescent transfer films will allow you to create your own markings with your classic DTF printer.
The concept is simple: you print directly onto the film with your white inks. After printing, you powder the film and bake it in your oven. Then, all you have to do is transfer the design onto your fabric. To do this, press at 160°C for 30 seconds with medium pressure. Peel the film off once it's cool.
Available in widths of 30 or 60 cm, this solution is compatible with all DTF printers. Designed and manufactured in France, these transfer films are more stable, easier to handle, and offer a fluorescent finish equivalent to that obtained with flocking.
Need more information on DTF and Fluorescent DTF? We offer free online training (webinars) as well as exclusive videos on YouTube:
- Webinar – The DTF Technique
- Webinar – Ready-to-Press DTF
- Créa'TV – Interview: DTF in 13 questions
- Créa'TV – Presentation of the 4-head DTF kit, 30cm format
- Créa'Express – 1 min & 4 steps to personalize in DTF!
- Créa'Tuto – How to create a DTF Fluorescent print?
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about DTF personalization at 01 34 33 01 55.
See you soon,
The Créadhésif Team
