Direct to Film DTF vs Vinyl | What's the Difference

Direct to Film DTF vs Vinyl | What's the Difference
Direct to Film Printing vs Heat Transfer Vinyl - which one is right for YOUR business?
Yes - High volume DTF Printing [direct-to-film] will always be a significantly faster way to produce full color t-shirt transfers. But is that what is most important for your business?
This comparison is between heat transfer vinyl cutters + print and cut eco solvent printers like the Roland BN-20a and the newest… direct to film.
DTF, or Direct to Film, has many features that make it an attractive option for busy shops.
- Very fast transfer production
- Use with any fabric
- Stretchable - and looks great afterwards
- Low cost per print
- Sell transfers as well as completed custom apparel
- Low heat press time
- Washes like screen printing
Another popular way to put high-quality, soft prints on shirts, is with DTG (direct-to-garment) printing. But this there are some differences in production here. Learn more about the pros and cons of these two methods in this video: • Direct-To-Film vs. Sub...
But on the other end is vinyl. Now there is traditional heat transfer vinyl that is one color and can be layered to create multi colored designs, OR there is printable vinyl and printer cutters.
And print cutters like the Roland BN-20 and Roland BN-20a have some great features too:
- Beautiful prints
- Lower up front costs
- Much quieter than high volume DTF
- No odor or fumes
- Smaller footprint
One significant differences in these two printers though is speed. The DTF-24H2 can print hundreds of transfers in minutes.
The Roland BN20 is slower and while it produces high quality prints like the DTF-24H2 there is a noticeable difference in print speed.
Sublimation is another low cost way to get a t-shirt business up and running. Learn the differences between DTF printing and sublimation printing in this video: • Direct-To-Film vs. Sub...
You can learn more about each technology and their differences at coldesi.com/2022/01/video-con...

[@BoostKingEVO10]

I think you hit the nail on the head. thank you so much! I do more decals and signs right now. so, i think a print and cut is right for me especially since i want to be able to offer shirts to my customers. but i would love to eventually do DTF transfers in the future. I love the idea of being able to sell the transfers themselves.

[@annagaddisnetwork]

Thanks for the education. I knew this was the method I was looking for. Thanks!

[@ty.orgvsn]

Great information and explanation here, awesome job!! Thank you!!

[@FurkanAkyuz]

it's a great video man! i did like that video a lot, especially the way you explain it! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@malachi1328]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

[@derkwizethewisekingsolo3019]

I can’t wait to get wait to get my DTF!!

[@CrysHBIC]

Great video! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@me-ow7018]

Best video ! Thanks for your beautiful video

[@rommycougar]

How do you adjust the printer please to get matching colors!! Thanks

[@mohamedkande3070]

Bonsoir Mr le Génie DTF, j'aime beaucoup vos tutoriels et je suis l'un de vos fidèle qui consulte vos vidéos publier,

[@curtismiedzinski9040]

Is solvent ink used in the DTF process? Would be handy if I could utilize the same 8nk as my large format printer

[@MrRenoman2011]

Thanks Don great video

[@JDiggiti]

Thank you excellent info

[@TeenyWeeny]

I want to use heat transfers for sure but I can't afford to spend the minimum requirement for DTF heat transfer (ordering from outsource) to only test the design. Which is why I think vinyl I need and I am ordering them from etsy with no minimum. I just need to test a shirt to lower my risk in a design and having 18 heat transfers for $200 just sitting in a cabinet not earning me anything.

[@wisdomwizzy5248]

Pls wat the name of your DTF machine

[@powermacbd]

Have any dealers in Dhaka Bangladesh?

[@MsHappyScrap]

Can I purchase the printer and software separate from the powdering machine part?

[@toniam7210]

This is amazing! I just want to ask what kind of paper do you use when doing second press?

[@ColDesiColman]

We use a standard finishing sheet for our finishing press - colmanandcompany.com/DFX-FPAPER.html

[@barryalto1561]

Why not compare the same design? Not in favor for the Roland. I've used both.

[@janiquedixon5149]

Can it be use to print vinyl for sign and wrap cars etc?

[@ColDesiColman]

Not really the application Janique - this is for apparel

[@dwayneellington]

Is the H2 loud ? I work from home...

[@ColDesiColman]

I'd talk to a rep, they just made it a LITTLE more quiet

[@ottawapoliceisaracistcultu2299]

Where can I get white heat apply vinyl

[@ColDesiColman]

You can find the white printable heat transfer vinyl here - colmanandcompany.com/Printable-Heat-Transfer-Vinyl-Satin-Finish.html But if you are looking for regular white heat transfer vinyl, look here - colmanandcompany.com/VINYL-5-OP-WHITE-001.html

[@dicknastee1652]

Vinyl cutter and printer uses an Eco-solvent. What type of ink does the DTF use?

[@ColDesiColman]

DTF uses water-based pigment inks

[@dreanicole268]

This was veryyyy helpful because I did not know they difference. I customize shoes, 95% leather and I was wondering would DTF be the best approach. And what printer. I did not want to spend so much on something I was not sure about. Doing by hand is not a problem but with my day to day life this would save me so much time.

[@ColDesiColman]

if you're not doing high volume this is probably not the best fit

[@Jerry-LZ]

How short of a sheet can be ran through the dryer/shaker?

[@ColDesiColman]

You would only run the ROLLED material through. It's not suitable for sheets.

[@Jerry-LZ]

@@ColDesiColman I mean't if you cut it from the printer after running a job and you want to get it into production asap. Suppose you didnt have any other jobs to run. Can you do that or does it need to remain on a continuous roll?

[@rainshop5254]

Hello can I have information on how to purchase ?

[@ColDesiColman]

Hi Rain! Which machine are you interested in? If you live chat us here, our pros can get you some more information - coldesi.com/

[@retrographics6759]

I was hoping you were going to also address the comparison between DTF for solid objects (i.e. mugs) vs printed vinyl. even the dtf UV vs UV printed vinyl. I'm very curious as to what real differences would come into play.

[@ColDesiColman]

We're adding these as can Retro - here's our first video on UV DTF if you haven't seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ27aIdpp95qe80. The high volume DTF printer is strictly for fabric application.

[@edivaldodionicio7687]

A huge price difference BN20 is $8,000 print vinyl - DTF is $25,000 you can order DTF's for like $1-3 per sheet, if i could go back i would just order them, saves you from the hassle of maintaining the printers and your not in $8000 in a machine.

[@dicknastee1652]

Does your system require hmp?

[@ColDesiColman]

If hmp stands for Hot Melt Powder. Then yes, our DTF printer line automatically disperses powder and recycles it :)

[@benmaru5401]

how much is the4 DTF?

[@ColDesiColman]

The DTF-24H2 is $24,999

[@jayrez5553]

Can I use a UV cure roll printer on that flim??

[@ColDesiColman]

We haven't tested it, but the ink/film combo is very specific so I would say no.

[@jayrez5553]

@@ColDesiColman is there a dtf uv flim for garments at coldesi

[@ColDesiColman]

@@jayrez5553 UV Ink is not for apparel use.

[@ColDesiColman]

@@jayrez5553 No, not yet. There is a DTG/DTF film

[@jayrez5553]

@@ColDesiColman that I can print on using uv printer?

[@capriumnoir6426]

Which one tend to last longer Vinyl or DTF?

[@ColDesiColman]

We haven't wash tested HTV, but DTF has lasted longer than the shirt itself.

[@capriumnoir6426]

@@ColDesiColman Thank you very much

[@SulaimanPatabang03]

Dimana di Indonesia yang menyediakan mesin merek begini

[@thorlabardor6966]

check di Alibaba

[@lmcustomerch]

Im thinking of switching to dtf from white toner but to tell you honestly. I'd rather have white toner than dtf. dtf is too slow. its like 17-20 mins per shirt. just know the right temp of your heat press to your white toner and youll be good. dtf print quality might be better than white toner but all and all i think white toner is better. (2 years white toner user.)

[@mateialexandrucoltoiu7207]

I would love white toner but durability is an issue..

[@ajochoa6216]

How does the DTF print hold up in the wash compared to Vinyl?

[@ColDesiColman]

Our DTF transfers hold up GREAT in the wash. I would compare it very well with the best quality HTV.

[@anbumuniswamy5617]

i want where i want to contact

[@ColDesiColman]

coldesi.com/coldesi-dtf/

[@TheDjgenius]

Vinyl looks brighter than DTF..or is it just me

[@marklola12]

if only it was cheaper like vinyl

[@larrypineda7145]

hm dtf machines

[@Fast.DTF.Transfer]

The evolution of logos through DTF printing is truly fascinating! 😊 @‌fastdtftransfer, your thoughts?