Direct-To-Film vs. Sublimation Printing | What's the Difference?
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- Direct-To-Film vs. Sublimation Printing | What's the Difference?
Direct to Film Printing vs Sublimation - which one is right for you?
Just because a new technology hits the scene doesn’t mean it’s better than everything that came before it.
What it DOES mean is that you should take stock of your business, consider your future and decide if one or more new systems should make it to your buy list.
This comparison is between what is arguably the oldest digital decoration method… sublimation… 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
To watch the full process of making a t-shirt with ColDesi's DTF-24H2, watch this demonstration video: • How It Works | Printin...
But those features don’t take anything away from what makes Sublimation so popular and so useful:
- Great vibrancy
- Incredibly soft hand or “feel”
- Low cost per print
- Very low entry price
- VERY quiet operation
- No odor or fumes
- Perfect for home, office or kiosk operation
To watch the full process of making a t-shirt with sublimation, watch this video: • How to Start Sublimati...
DTF or Direct-to-film is also made specifically for clothing or garments. These transfers adhere to fabric and are not made for hard surfaces.
Sublimation gives you the ability to customize mugs, mousepads, photo panels, ornaments and tons of other blanks that are polyester coated. You can find a ton of options on colmanandcompany.com/sublimat...
You can learn more about each technology and their differences by visiting coldesi.com/ and live chatting with one of our experts. 
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Thanks so much for your presentation, very clear and concise. Well done.
Great explanation! I am a hobbyist, and didn't even know that DTF was an option. This is so fascinating!
Thank you. This is the information I have been looking for.
Thank you sir.
Love DTF and sublimation got both good products.
Thank you, could you please, make a video about power consumption? Which one consumes more power?
On the shirt, you wore in this video when it was pressed does it leave it a little faded where the design is? How would you control that fade?
What's the best printing technology to print face or picture of persons onto a T-shirt?
Great Video.
What is the Difference in Sublimation inks & DTF Inks?
Is it possible to get White ink for Sublimation?
Sublimation inks are dye-sub inks and DTF inks are water based inks. DTF Ink is a liquid being printed onto a film.
Sublimation ink goes through a chemical process. It is a solid ink that transitions from a solid state directly to a gas without ever becoming a liquid. There is no white sublimation ink. Therefor there is no white sublimation ink.
What’s the storing time for the sublimated printouts before pressing it?
If the sublimation transfers are stored in a dry, cool, dark environment they can last several months.
I’ve got a LEC2, do you know if I can use dtf on it
I do not
What kind of maintenance it’s required?
Sorry I didn't see this Tracy - if you're asking about the DTF printer you can find it in this video: vimeo.com/664783678
like this printer , what is the price of this printer and dryer we are a big company we want to know the price , thanks
Hi Freddy - you can find the pricing on both of our DTF printers here. coldesi.com/coldesi-dtf/
Can you dtf print with a sawgrass sublimation printer?
Great question. So you can create a transfer that can be directly applied to apparel with a Sawgrass. Though the term used would be to “sublimate” the apparel with a transfer. DTF is creating a different type of transfer that is not sublimation. The benefits of DTF are going to be speed and versatility over sublimation. If you have more questions be sure to visit ColDesi.com and live chat with one of our pros.
@@ColDesiColman Thanks for replying. I’m trying to find a way to print on cotton shirts without using a cutting machine (which is what I have to do with sublimation). DTF would be ideal because it doesn’t require you to use a cutting machine. Without having to buy another printer, I was asking what would I have to do to use my sawgrass printer for dtf transfers.
@@meganbee. ah yes. Most applications that allow for sublimating on cotton involve a cutter and other materials. Though you can try Vapor apparel. The Basic T from Vapor has a very nice “cotton” type feel people enjoy. And it’s sublimation certified. colmanandcompany.com/short-sleeve-basic-t-shirt.html
where are you located?
We have 2 locations in the Tampa Bay area of Florida
1:08 what do you mean by "it has no hand"?
Hand feel is a phrase used to describe the feeling of a design on a shirt when you touch it. Sublimation has absolutely no feeling. It is part of the shirt. If you close your eyes and touch the design you wouldn't know where it is.
@@ColDesiColman oh I see. Thanks for that neat explanation. I'm planning on starting my own biz. Kinda tired of corp world as accountant.
@@icyliciousblue Nice! Maybe give our podcast a listen too? caspodcast.com
@@icyliciousblue you're in the right place! Check out our podcast at caspodcast.com too.
Hi I’m new to the tshirt business. I’m basically stuck between choosing if I want to go the dtf route or sublimation? Can someone break down the pros and cons. I read sublimation last longer but dtf colors are better. I also read that dtf ink works on sublimation paper as well? If so, do the colors still come out as good using dtf ink on sublimation. Can someone confirm these statements or add statements? Also best brands?
Here's a video about that: vimeo.com/660726008
You’re going around asking and saying this crew stuff on dozens of videos …there’s something up with you
@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 For your information I am dyslexic, reading is it my strong suit, I have extreme ADHD, I have a hard time retaining information, and I am a visual learner If I’m going to retain anything. Is there anything else you would like to know that’s wrong with me?
@@livingfantasy2983 sounds like a personal problem, I don’t give a damn
I just wanna ask, are DTF and Heat Transfer the same thing?