Don’t Make Terrible Feeling Shirts: DTF Film 101 - Lesson 3: Hand-Feel | AA Print Supply

[@elohimembroidery]

I did not hear a word about the white underbase. The White underbase plays a HUGE part in the feel as it determines how heavy the print feels.

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there, thank you for enjoying our DTF 101. As this is an introductory course the focus was more on the film itself with ink management being a more advanced lesson we can cover in the future. Different films have different hand feels and this is one of the criteria by which we measure film quality. What RIP software are you running?

[@CryptikzChannel]

I'm use CADlink DTF and DTGpro sheets. My transfers come out very rubbery, when using medium white base and rasterized it still is rubbery and noticeable

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello there! This could be related to the coatings used on your particular film, the ink in your printer or possibly your ink settings. What machine are you running direct to film on currently?

[@domcochise2864]

@@CryptikzChannel Mine from DTGPro were super rubbery too, looking for solutions.

[@marcasignsgraphics]

That is correct! The glue is what makes the image feel like vinyl and not the ink or pet

[@argollo]

Great content. Still having a hard time printing DTF with our EPSON F2100, but i'm sure we'll get there

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Thank you for your kind words! Our Kothari RIP software has an available DTF printing profile which lays down CMYK then WHITE in the correct amount to layer on the film. Here is the contact us form to learn more and connect with a representative: aaprintsupplyco.com/pages/contact-us

[@steviesteve1716]

Thank you

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

We appreciate you supporting the channel!

[@transfersuperstars]

Wow. Ecofreen 24”. Sign me up. Need to test your word.

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

We think you will love it!

[@Ricks2Cents]

*You Mentioned Different Film were you Also using Different Powder & Inks?* *Different Film Marries Differently with Different Products.*

[@StraightOuttaContent]

Should give us a try “Flash Custom Transfers”

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there! What films/printers are working well for you? Hope everything is great:)

[@Ricks2Cents]

*I Personally Do Not use the Manufactures Suggested Combo. Ink, Film & Powder.* *I use 3 different Brands that I find creates the Best Print. Ink, Film & Powder All Different Brands.*

[@bobmyers1133]

share please

[@ecom300]

Hey I have some questions I'm hoping you can answer. How much is a printer? How much does a large print cost me on average per piece? How much plastic feel does it have compared to vynil heat transfers, screen printing and DTG Thank you

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello, here is a link to our different direct to film printers: aaprintsupplyco.com/collections/dtf-printer-direct-to-film-transfer?page=2 Print cost can vary depending on size of images, resolution chosen, % of film coverage with ink, etc - that being said, the machine lays down a very small amount of ink for the film to function properly so ink wise this is very cost effective. From a hand feel perspective I feel it really comes down to the size of the graphic and amount of coverage in the transfer. Larger, more concentrated designs will be more noticeable but still softer/lighter than vinyl for sure

[@Banksyisatagger]

I generally have no clue why pet film has anything to do with a transfer. Two things ink and powder. Film is simply a transfer mechanism, so long as it releases whats left is simply ink and glue. I have tested different inks and different glues and the most reliable is japanese inks and fine powders, sure epson prints come out nice but feel like “speed bumps”. The clear winner for us overall was mimaki where we have made our own icc profiles through cadlink. We have been using a fine powder through machine comes out great, that said i want to try kodaks tpu as the brand itself should be fantastic. But film ? Never have really seen a difference. Just me probably

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there, thanks for your input. We would argue film can entirely make a difference, especially given the different RELEASE LAYER coatings. All Chinese manufacturers use the same coating technique and with the majority of the films on the market coming from there you may not have noticed a difference. I would advise trying the ECOFREEN films to see firsthand: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/ecofreen-transfer-film-hot-peel-for-direct-to-film aaprintsupplyco.com/products/ecofreen-transfer-film-hot-peel-for-direct-to-film-109-yard-roll

[@williamthomas4852]

Hi, I see that your ecofreen transfer film has been discounted. Do you offer a product that is similar and the same quality? Thank you! @@AAPrintSupplyCo

[@TamiT3]

Shoot. I just received my dtf from you all and wish I would have ordered the ecofreen film now.

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello, please know all of the brands that we offer pass our testing and quality inspections before they ever make it to the website and all have their strong points!

[@linhchau3777]

My design becomes So dull/dark on darker garments. They don’t look like this one. How to fix it please? Thanks

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello, what printer are you using? May need to adjust which profile we are printing with or possibly increase the white ink

[@smartkidsacademy-oj9cm]

Best one cold peel or hot peel

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

In recent testing these 2 films have been performing the highest: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-warm-peel-film aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-universal-peel-dtf-film-rolls

[@biggdogfresh2263]

I've got dtf done and it had that plastic feel it was bad what should do what method

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there! We recently filmed a piece that will be uploaded soon about using a T SHIRT as a cover sheet for the second press that might help so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out. What film are you using that felt heavy?

[@linhchau-yh5oh]

Hello, may I ask why my print got peeled off after the oven? Thank you.

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there, we might want to give it a little more time in the oven from what you are describing. Feel free to drop a line to our tech team for assistance: aaprintsupplyco.com/pages/contact-us please provide as much info as possible

[@user-np4eg3mm7d]

Hi I would like to know if on 100%cotton t-shirt the design will be soft with the ecofreen ? Because I have other dtf film and it's feel like plastic on cotton. Thank you

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there! What printer are you running? We just got this new formula in that has been my top performer recently: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-universal-peel-dtf-film-rolls

[@user-np4eg3mm7d]

Its a procolored printer.. thank you 😊

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

@@user-np4eg3mm7d No problem! At the time of filming the Ecofreen film was our top performer and is still a fan favorite for many of our customers. As of today I would recommend trying this option here for best results: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-universal-peel-dtf-film-rolls

[@user-np4eg3mm7d]

Perfect thank you! Do you have them in separate sheets and not in rolls because my printer only takes 1 sheet at a time?

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

@@user-np4eg3mm7d Sheets will be available soon or can be cut down from the roll. If you are looking for a sheet option right now this would be my next best choice: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/dtf-station-warm-peel-film

[@user-ge4bl5nb2x]

Hello I was wondering if you had an ICC profile for the p600

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello there - on the Epson site in the downloads portion of the p600 page they have 5 ICC profiles for that machine available. At this time we do not offer ICC profile downloads for printers

[@TheEDandGschool]

Do you carry Ecofreen film or kodak film? Where can I get it? REALLY searching for that softer feel for my DTF transfers. Thank you!

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there! Yes, we carry both of those. Here are the links to take a look: ▷ Ecofreen DTF Transfer Film (Hot Peel) - bit.ly/3SBSaLW ▷ #kodak DTF Transfer Film - bit.ly/3E4Jn0F Either of these will deliver really nice hand feel:)

[@TheGrindWagner-qj5cz]

What cover sheet did you use for the second press?

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello, here is the sheet we use for that: aaprintsupplyco.com/products/thin-silicone-paper-two-sided-16-x-20 thanks for watching!

[@CryptikzChannel]

​@@AAPrintSupplyCoit looks like you guys just used a black t shirt?

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hey there - to improve hand feel and stamp the garment weave into the print we recommend trying out finish pressing with a clean garment to see the results. This has also been shown to remove glycol if that is occurring with certain films!

[@marcasignsgraphics]

Hand feel depends on the glue not the ink or PET.

[@AAPrintSupplyCo]

Hello, we certainly agree the hot melt powder can play a factor but in our experience we have seen different films (with their different layer coatings) provide different results. That is to say not every film on the market will feel exactly the same