What's The Difference? Direct To Film vs Screen Printed Transfers

[@portaltolou]

This was extremely helpful, thanks! 🙌🏾

[@yoflor6412]

Thanks for the great info

[@transferexpress]

Absolutely! We're always happy to help out

[@MrBrettStar]

Are you able to do puff prints? Trying to work out a small scale setup and what I need to get started

[@transferexpress]

Absolutely! We have puff screen printed transfers that sound like exactly what you're looking for: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/puff-screen-printed-transfers

[@CraftersCorner-sr6cy]

When I use the Screen Printed Transfers what temperature should my heat press be on?

[@transferexpress]

Our Goof Proof screen printed transfers apply at 365 degrees, for 4-10 seconds (depending on the ink colors in your design) You can learn more and see the full detailed application instructions (and videos) here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/goof-proof-screen-printed-transfers

[@IcyUuUu]

Can you shoot me the brand of those stretchy black tees you have in this video or do you sell them.?

[@transferexpress]

These Tees were both printed on the American Apparel 1301 Tees, We do sell them as well: www.transferexpress.com/apparel/item?id=1301 (you may need to login/create an account to see pricing)

[@captcrow]

Your goof proof vs dtf example at 16:00, not sure if it is a lighting issue or a definite difference in whites but the dtf has a vintage look in the white. Not pleasing

[@transferexpress]

Great observation! The difference in color is intentional: the artwork was originally designed for DTF with the off-white to appear more vintage (as well as the gradients and multiple colors in the design). Since it was not a stock color of plastisol ink we modified the art to white for the screen printed version (which is very bright comparatively on camera).

[@mariano_gelso]

Anyway we can see these combined in one garment?

[@transferexpress]

Are you looking to combine the two styles in one print or just see a closer side-by-side comparison? We'll send you samples to compare yourself for zero cost to you: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples I just posted some detail comparison shots over on instagram too: instagram.com/p/C6Je6k7LSs8/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@mariano_gelso]

I was thinking more of a combination of both styles. For example, the text (one color) be goof proof and the illustration (multicolor) UltraColor.

[@transferexpress]

Requiring two presses and aligning the prints together for a similar finish or end result on the garment might not be worth the added time (and possible cost increase at lower quantities), Just printing it all in DTF would be easier. However, combining DTF prints together with something that adds a special effect that Direct To Film can't do, would be pretty cool! Kind of like how Jenna shows DTF with a glitter finish in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jbk4CiZ62Mb9E

[@JoeyJiggles]

Are transfer prints LESS breathable than screen printing or the same?

[@transferexpress]

Great question Joey, it really depends on the Transfer. Screen Printed transfers like our Goof Proof heat transfers are the same exact plastisol inks used with screen printing so they look and feel like a traditional screen print on the garment. Our full color and DTF options are incredibly lightweight, however with large, solid areas of ink coverage they do impact the breathability of the fabric. Almost every apparel print method reduces the fabric's ability to breathe with large, solid ink areas, from DTG to DTF, Screen Printing and More with sublimation transfers are the only heat transfer that actually just dyes the fabric, but only works on 100% polyester. You can see some best practices for breathability and hand feel with DTF on very large images in this video we created here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYu7k2NmmMempsksi=2QzFSKWmwsQtjkZ0

[@JoeyJiggles]

@@transferexpress thank you!!

[@editsxd1]

I just dont want my customers to feel like its plastic on the shirt.

[@transferexpress]

Screen Printed Transfers like the Goof Proof transfers we show here will feel like real screen printed ink. Our Ultracolor Max transfers are some of the lightest feel DTF on the market thanks to our proprietary inks and coupled with the negative space in the design create a soft hand feel that is comfortable to wear. Keeping negative space in the designs like we detail in this video on how to make better DTF prints can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJyvZaCaaZt5qqc We'd love to send you no cost samples to try both types of transfers and compare yourself to have confidence in your quality (choose "Samples & Success Guide" for all of the transfers): www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples

[@3dbunkers]

Too much money when you add a second color. Should be less

[@olderan]

Why better to print screen transfer to a tshirt than just screen printing directly on a tshirt? I don't get it.

[@transferexpress]

Great question, while different for everyone, it really comes down to a few different reasons: 1. Equipment and Startup Cost: Many decorators just starting out don't have the capitol to invest into screen printing presses, exposure units, conveyor dryers, flash unites, inks, emulsions, squeegees, cleanup chemicals / etc. To use screen print transfers, all you need is a heat press, and just order transfers when you need them, further reducing costs. They come ready to apply, reducing the supplies and cost needed to get printing with high-quality results. 2. Versatility of Items To Print: Heat Presses allow you to print on much more than just t-shirts and fleece with the ability to print on almost anything that can fit under the press- something that even certain types of fabrics struggle with traditional screen printing. 3. Ease of Use & Learning Curve: Learning how to print apparel with a heat press is incredibly easy- with maybe an hour or two of research or training, you can be printing retail-ready apparel, where screen printing takes weeks, months or even years to master. From burning screens with photo-sensitive chemicals and films, to learning the correct technique with squeegee angle, pressure and speed, you'll still need to learn the correct placements for print locations- Something you'll cover right away with using a heat press. Setup with a heat press is just flip a switch and wait for the press to get up to temperature. 4. Space Requirements: Carousel screen printing presses along with dryers, dark rooms and ink/screen storage can be quite space consuming, requiring larger facilities for higher output. With a heat press you can print from an office, garage, van, dorm room, warehouse or closet. Traditional screen printing isn't going anywhere either, and we don't neccesarily say that transfers are 'better' than screen printing, they both have their own place. Screen Printing has been around long before heat transfers were ever a thing. It's perfect for huge volume and economical printing. Dave in this video has been screen printing for 15 years, but will be the first to tell you that it took him 3 weeks of 'figuring it out' until he felt print quality was satisfactory enough to sell. With one 4 second press with a screen printed heat transfer you can have the same finished result.