DTF printing, which is used often in T-shirt printing, has gained popularity in the apparel and textile industry. DTF printing involves the first printing of the design directly on a special transfer film. Next, the printed film is coated with hot-melt powder. The film is heated and dried to form an ink layer that can be transferred to the film. To complete the product, the ink layer is transferred onto the fabric using a heat press.
The Mimaki TxF150-75 is an inkjet printer with a maximum printing width of 80 cm (31.5”) for producing DTF print transfer sheets. PHT50 heat-transfer pigment ink for DTF applications is available in five colors (CMYK or white) and will be awarded the ECO PASSPORT certificate by March 2023. This certification allows for the product to meet the international safety standard OEKOTEX. Mimaki developed a degassing design to overcome ink ejection problems and white ink blockages that plagued DTF printers in the past.