DTF Transfers Feel Like Plastic?... Here's How We Fix It

[@cynthiahogg8137]

I've been doing DTF for almost a year now with the same setup as you have and you've just totally my prints that much more. I can't thank you enough. You have a follower for life

[@forreal7568]

I just had a customer message me about "plastic" feel. Your video popped up on my feed. Im going to play with this setting now. Thank you!!!!

[@merchstudio]

Glad I could help!

[@legimlugero]

just got a Space Jam New Legacy shirt with a big print on the front and it has a very plastic feel. 😞😞😞

[@123mjolie]

Jerald!! First time I ever was hungry watching one of your videos!!! Thx Brother!!

[@nikittyworkshop]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing all sides of your business. Yes are 100% correct, if it wasn't hard then everyone would do it.

[@merchstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@Alex-ds4li]

Everyone wants to do DTF shit... Until it's time to do DTF shit... Good job & great customer service!

[@merchstudio]

There’s definitely a lot of factors to deal with in dtf and “dtf shit” is the most appropriate phrase for all of it. 😁😁😁

[@neilbryansanchez]

Just got my small Audley printer less than a month ago. Have lots to learn and discover my wife and I Would love to learn more from you guys. Hope we could connect sometime .

[@merchstudio]

sure! where are you located?

[@Doctaj54]

Thanks. Are there settings still working?

[@MsChaosDancer]

Any advice for the customer who received the shirt with a thick plastic feel? Should I wash it or try to return it? All of my searches yield information for the printer. Thanks in advance.

[@litoromero3309]

What brand of ink do u use cause in your videos looks like u have very vibrant colors and I would like to try the ink that u use

[@merchstudio]

I use Dtf superstore inks

[@BoxCarRacer808]

Genuine question: what is the point of putting a white underbase under black? I run 0white under black and it’s real soft

[@RhyBeats]

I have been adjusting the settings in my printer also. I’m at 75% white, which I think it’s too much. I’ll try the settings the you posted. Great video!

[@merchstudio]

yes, sir! it really depends on the printer. We had to bring it down to 60% when we changed the printheads but we constantly need to make adjustments to keep the quality.

[@TheBloodPoolKid]

Who did you switch to for powder supplier?

[@adamratliff3590]

Is less white better for feel or does that make it more plastic feel

[@ponchotj1904]

Hi, I am new to DTF transfers. I have bought different designs from different providers mostly from Etsy but I have not transferred the designs yet. However, I have also bought from My Crafty Store and I transferred a couple of their designs not sure how they should feel but to me feel a bit plasticky! Do you have a video where you can show the difference or how dtf transfers should feel to the touch. Thank you! Ps. I just ordered from your store:)

[@leviteapparel]

Amazing work 👏🏿

[@merchstudio]

thank you!!!

[@freddyacosta2358]

Hello. my epson xp15000 is converted to DTF and using AcroRip11. It was printing fine. All of a sudden the beginning of the printing turns out stretched. I printed an image just fine, then I wanted to print the same image again and that's when it started. Example. If I wanted to print a circular image, it would come out like an egg/oval shape. I have uninstalled the software and installed it, and still keeps printing like that. Any idea of what could be? Thank you.

[@EL-np2tn]

Good day Sir loved the Vid and the adjustments you made, I would like to ask, do you use more percentage spot for black shirts? like 90% spot? or is it too much?

[@louradezign]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It is possible for you to help me get the Audley driver for Cadlink? I can't find it anywhere! The tech guy who install my Audley need those drivers in order to substitute Maintop... Cheers from Portugal!

[@merchstudio]

You just need the Audley’s IP address. You can grab that from the printer.

[@ironoakprintco.2892]

Love the content, thanks for all the information you share! Do you have a preferred DTF film?

[@merchstudio]

We used to use DTF Superstore film but we have proprietary film now.

[@DavidinTexas]

I'm a consumer, I bough a Great wonderful designed shirt, I haven't found anything on How to > Soften up the existing Plastic shirt?

[@merchstudio]

Halftone in photoshop will soften it. DTF Superstore has a great yt video on it

[@410hudson]

What flood level do you use on cadlink?

[@arrowheadink4267]

I put a piece of canvas over the design and press for like 3-4 seconds and it feels alot better.

[@merchstudio]

it does!!!

[@UNREDACTEDTRUTH]

THX!!

[@assanbdullah]

Hello How are you I would like to buy a DTF printer, but I am confused about any company, and I do not understand much about the printer. What do you advise me?

[@18primo]

Hi nice video, sorry a quick question if you don't mind, I saw you use cadlink and i want to ask you on mine my colors are not coming out too dark even if I move the color adjustment to the end that I think is 20, do you know what it could be?

[@merchstudio]

You need to ask your ink and/or printer supplier for an ICC profile. This tells your rip software how to print the colors. You can also get one custom made

[@18primo]

@@merchstudio thank you, I appreciate it

[@nikitaharry318]

Hello what software are you using for your orders : printing and shipping?

[@merchstudio]

I use cadlink and printexp for printing. Shopify for orders and shipping

[@elegant_edits]

I like your approach to content creation and printing. Wishing you much success to your channel and I'll be watching closely!

[@merchstudio]

I appreciate you!!! Thank you for the support!

[@flaviosouza5709]

Hey Brother, does your Audley let you do 2 white passes? In other words, can you do 200% white for a nice and vibrant print?

[@merchstudio]

Hi! We don't have 200% printing, but 100% white is for 6-passes.

[@merchstudio]

I just saw a Cadlink RIP software update so I thought I'd come back and give you a better reply. With the RIP I have, white only passes once so the % max white is the same throughout the image except for when the ink underneath is black. In Cadlink DF v.11, you can now adjust highlight white so that you can make it 100% highlight white despite your white UB settings. They made this to mimic the white passes.

[@flaviosouza5709]

@@merchstudio I really appreciate your response! I have been looking strongly into getting an Audley printer and I was wondering if it would have the same options my STS Mutoh rip has. I can get really bright whites but only with multiple passes, which takes forever. They did a good job with the rip but the printer sucks and you can only buy inks from them (smart chip cards) and they charge you an arm and a leg for it.

[@merchstudio]

@@flaviosouza5709 Oh dang! I'm pretty happy with the amount of white I get but Cadlink Rip v11 will definitely change the game once it's stable. Printer's pretty flexible from an ink standpoint, but some inks can cause clogging more than others.

[@Jordan8aOchoaaustint]

So 60/30 for the paint settings ?

[@merchstudio]

Yes, those are our current max white% and white under black% in Cadlink Digital Factory 10.

[@printpire]

What camera and lens do you use. Your video quality are insanely good lol. Also do you shoot regular or logs

[@merchstudio]

I just use a Sony ZV-1 and sometimes a Canon m50 for B-roll. I shoot everything Auto?

[@berlinivan5062]

@@merchstudio what lense do you use and do you color correct yourself or do you have someone who does ?

[@merchstudio]

@@berlinivan5062 the sony zv-1 has a built in 20mm lens that has digital zoom and an aperture of 1.8-2.8, i think. no color correction done. It does everything itself. For B Roll, I use the Canon m50 ii with a 50mm prime lens set somewhere between 1.8 - 2.8. I'm not well versed in cameras.

[@shegar68]

First thank you for your videos. I have a DTF and don't like it too much when I print a SOLID transfer, It does feel plasticky. I like it better for printing fonts and no one solid piece. I have tried different settings. Any other ideas to make it feel softer? Thank you

[@merchstudio]

You can knock out a color and try different film, ink and adhesive powder. Some powders have bigger particle sizes than others.

[@shegar68]

@@merchstudio You are the Man. Thank you for your time and effort to replying every question.

[@FitnessDeals-e6t]

@@merchstudio What powder do you recommend? The smallest particle size?

[@KJLu-t8n]

there is a new technology coming up with great soft and breathable! no more plasticky!

[@merchstudio]

@@KJLu-t8n Ooh, Ink technology? I'm so excited!!!

[@vividarts9787]

Do you sell the transfers, I need some for my business ?

[@merchstudio]

We do! www.merchstudio.co

[@vividarts9787]

I just check your website, is it possible to get my own design print on a gang sheet because I am not see the option

[@Benshafran]

I don't have a printer for DTF yet, but I don't understand what the printer settings mean full color prints 60% max ink 30% white under black Can you explain more or can I just send it to the DTF printing outlet to set my print results as you suggested

[@merchstudio]

Hello. Each DTF printer owner has their own proprietary ink % settings so I recommend getting samples from DTF printing outlets so you can determine which provider to go with.

[@jonjongalido1656]

Hello po sir, kapag mababa po ba white percentage, may epekto po ba yun sa durability ng output sa shirt? Like mabilis matanggal?

[@merchstudio]

Hindi naman po. Mostly, dinadageag po yung white UB para may dikitan ang adhesive at para maretain ang vibrancy ng colored inks.

[@jonjongalido1656]

Ibig sbhin po, 100% vs 60% UB white same durability but different in vibrancy. Mas vibrant po yung mataas na percentage compare sa mas mababa?.. And question ko lang po, ano po set value heat ng front heater and top heater at conveyor speed nyo sa dryer machine

[@catchthetruck6173]

we need a Torcheeeeez! lol

[@donnierearden8334]

Is there an option where I can purchase a sample print from your shop & if so, what’s your contact information

[@merchstudio]

Hi! Please email me and I’ll send you samples. [e-mail]

[@lhaaq]

pag halftone kaya sir okay?

[@merchstudio]

yes, mas ok pag halftone.

[@DTFGANGTV]

well this video addressed my biggest fears! Thank you!

[@merchstudio]

I'm sorry! Let me know how I can help.

[@DTFGANGTV]

@@merchstudio keep putting out videos! You guys are helping waaaaay more than you can possibly know. Showing your problems and how you resolve them is priceless.

[@SonyKaye]

I took my white ink down to 68% changed film and powder but nothing worked for me

[@merchstudio]

What’s your ink, film and rip software?

[@SonyKaye]

@@merchstudio I have an L1800 small printer, using lotsa ink and goodie film matte

[@SonyKaye]

Epson L1800, Goodiez, lotsa

[@mcuse5478]

Love your videos but I get nauseous with all the movement 😢

[@merchstudio]

Wo sorry. Working on that. I’m new to all this.

[@jostshx8899]

yooooooooo first !1111!!!!

[@merchstudio]

EPIC!!!

[@MrEarnxtracash]

I hate cadlink

[@graphicalsolutions1899]

why? what would be a good alternative?

[@merchstudio]

It's not perfect but it's the best one that I know of right now. Any suggestions?

[@MrEarnxtracash]

Flexi, maintop and creating your own ICCs, etc.

[@merchstudio]

@@MrEarnxtracash I've used Maintop some but I haven't used Flexi yet. Also, we create our own ICC on Cadlink using the Nix Mini. Sadly, we had to buy the Nix plugin, which makes Cadlink even more expensive than it already is. How's ICC creation on Flexi?

[@MrEarnxtracash]

@@merchstudio it’s done with swatches, but you can make your own ICCs, even with maintop and the mini as well I believe. The only part that sucks is flexi costs like 30 a month now I think. I use maintop for my DTF and Sublimation printers. You have an Audley as I have two, and their ICCs are pretty sharp lately. I deal directly with Audley and I work with their support team and they fix any color issues that arise. I tried cadlink with these machines and their support team didn’t have any idea how to get these printers working with their RIP which stopped me from upgrading to DTF wide format. Another thing I noticed is that users that use cadlink with senyang head/main boards tend to have issues… another reason why I stick with maintop

[@vladimirpetrovic3541]

Hey man, your videos are awesome. Thanks for such detailed analysis of all aspects of DTF printing. I am about to purchase a DTF printer and a UV printer as well. I researched suppliers from China and I am a little unsure about my final decision. Can you give me some advice about Audley and a few other suppliers I am comparing? I can give you my email address.

[@hardrealitymedia7327]

They want to feel that screen printing quality show them the halftoned version🫡🫡🫡

[@merchstudio]

I'm so excited to test it out, brother!

[@blackdeath5134]

After curing the print with a heat press, it will still have that plastic feel, no matter the halftones

[@merchstudio]

@@blackdeath5134 Try our transfers, my friend. We send free samples. You might be surprised.

[@blackdeath5134]

@@merchstudio I'd love to, but I'm in Germany :)