Name: DTF &amp; Consumables : OtterPro Hot Melt DTF White Powder 1kg
SKU: 120920
Availability: InStock

DTF & Consumables : OtterPro Hot Melt DTF White Powder 1kg

R325.00

Our 1kg WHITE OtterPro hot melt powder for Direct to Film (DTF) printing is a versatile and efficient method for transferring designs onto various textiles. The process involves printing a design using CMYK inks, with white ink layered on top to ensure color accuracy on fabrics of any color. The use of white powder in DTF printing is crucial as it helps to bind the ink to the fabric, particularly when working with lighter colored textiles. This powder acts as an adhesive when heat pressed, ensuring the design’s durability and vibrancy. The weedless and cutless nature of DTF printing streamlines the production process, eliminating the need for manual trimming of designs, which is often required in traditional heat transfer methods. Additionally, the ability to reuse the white powder makes DTF a cost-effective solution for small and large-scale textile printing projects.

DTF powder has become a versatile tool in fabric printing, especially for those looking to sublimate designs onto cotton fabrics. Traditionally used in direct-to-film printing, this powder acts as a bonding agent, allowing ink to adhere to fabrics that don’t naturally take to sublimation dyes. The sublimation hack, a creative workaround, involves printing a design onto DTF transfer film with sublimation ink, applying the powder, and then heat pressing it onto a cotton garment. This method has opened up new possibilities for customising cotton apparel with vibrant, full-color designs. For enthusiasts and professionals alike, the availability of 1kg packs ensures ample supply for numerous projects. View a few videos below to see how to do the sublimation hack.

Starting with a small package deal is a great way to get acquainted with the sublimation process before opting to purchase 1kg.

For those that have dark prints we also have BLACK DTF (not for sublimation)

Powder can be reused
Avoid direct sunlight
Store in a dry area
White powder is is suitable for lighter coloured texted however rule of thumb if your print is mainly white and its being pressed on dark textile its best to use the white powder as the black can make the white print less white

19 in stock

Title	Range	Discount
Global discount 2.5% Units of 25 to 49 units	25 - 49	2.5% R316.88
Global discount 5% Units of 50 to 100 units	50 - 99	5% R308.75
Global discount 10% Units of 100+	100 +	10% R292.50

FOR DTF PROCESS

Step 1: Print on the Film

Insert the PET film in the printer trays, as ours is double sided you can print on any side.
Print your design to you DTF printer.
Once printed be careful not to smudge the print when removing it from your printer.

Step 2: Spread the Powder

Once the film is printed with your design, you have to apply the powder while the print is still wet!
Make sure and spread the powder evenly.
Keep a tray next to the printer, sprinkle the power onto your design then seesaw back and forth until it covers the wet ink. Then CAREFULLY shake off the excess.
Any left over powder in the tray, put back into your packet for next use.

Step 3: Melt the Powder

Next step is to melt the powder.
Place the DTF film transfer in an oven for about 115C and 2-5min until the design looks rubbery or use your heat press. Just make sure you are hovering and not applying any pressure and that the top of the press isn’t in contact with the transfer at all.

Step 4: Pre-Pressing the T-Shirt

Use a lint roller to de fluff your textile and prepress your textile, any wrinkles will show up in the print and you want to get the extra moisture out so as not to affect the print quality. Cover the textile with silicone paper as to protect it from direct heat and the top of your heat press.
And maybe even more importantly it will completely dry the material. You’d be surprised how much moisture fabric can absorb from humidity in the air, and that would affect print quality.

Step 5: Applying the DTF Transfer

Once you’ve made a direct to film transfer you do not need to use it right away, so you can store for later use.
The PET film with the image and the melted powder is placed on the pre-pressed material and cover with silicone paper in the heat press for 150/160deg for 20sec.

Step 6: Peel DTF Transfer

DTF uses a COLD PEEL
So after heat pressing onto a shirt, set it aside until the fabric and transfer are completely cooled off.
The hot-melt as it cools down acts as a binder that bind the colored pigment in the inks with the fibers of the fabric.
Once the film is cooled, peel off the transfer and leave the required design behind!

Step 7: Direct to Film Finishing Press

For longer longevity, press for 10 to 15 more second. Remember your silicone paper ontop.

FOR SUBLIMATION HACK

Print on DTF film (if using ours you can use any side)
Mirror image your design
Ensure you have set the paper type to PAPER and MATTE PRESENTATION and HIGH SPEED OFF
When print is finished immediately spring the powder on the wet side
Remove from powder and sit under the heat press on 196deg for about a 1min until it looks rubbery
Press on garment powder side down on 196deg for 10sec (cover with silicone paper)
COLD PEEL
Pre-press for another 10sec (cover with silicone paper)

The above is what works for us. If the process does not work for you please try one of the methods given below.