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

Thank you for the kind words! :)

Glad I could help!

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

thank you!!!

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

sure! where are you located?

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.

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

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

it does!!!

THX!!

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

@@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.

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

I use Dtf superstore inks

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

@@merchstudio thank you, I appreciate it

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

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

@@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.

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.

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

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.

@@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.

@@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.

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

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

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

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

@@user-je4mf4cw6u Ooh, Ink technology? I'm so excited!!!

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

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

Hi! Please email me and I’ll send you samples. jerald@merchstudio.co

EPIC!!!

We do! www.merchstudio.co

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

yes, mas ok pag halftone.

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

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

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

What’s your ink, film and rip software?

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

Epson L1800, Goodiez, lotsa

why? what would be a good alternative?

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

Flexi, maintop and creating your own ICCs, etc.

@@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?

@@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

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

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

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

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