Direct-to-Film Transfers + Next Level Apparel

Decorators and distributors, here’s your industry trend alert! There’s a new decoration method you need to know about if you want to excite end-buyers and alleviate common decoration challenges. We’re talking about DTF (direct-to-film) transfers. This innovative imprint method not only produces high-quality, colorful imprints, it’s also easier to implement than other popular methods, such as the popular and similar DTG (direct-to-garment) technique.

DTF printing is a game-changer. What types of clothing can it be used with?

The Direct-to–Film Quick Facts

• Pretreatment is not necessary for any ink, except white.
  This is in contrast to DTG printing, where light colors can only be reproduced with pretreatments. That’s one less color consideration you need to worry about.
• The powdered glue at the back of transfer covers cures quickly when heated
  You don’t need to set up complicated systems or make a mess. You can also fulfill orders quicker than ever before. Who doesn’t love this?
• For polyester and other non-cotton fabrics
  While DTG printing is preferred for cotton, DTF finally provides an easy ink-based branding solution for polyester and other unique blends, which broadens the opportunity to explore some of Next Level Apparel’s (asi/73867) many fabric collections and style options.

The DTF transfers are a great way to decorate a variety of non-cotton or polyester fabrics. You can find many at the top apparel companies you know and trust. Let’s review our top apparel picks from renowned supplier, Next Level Apparel, that can be decorated flawlessly with DTF transfers.

Next Level Apparel + Direct-to-Film Transfers

Next Level’s CVC fabric is made with a blend of 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester. It is a great choice for DTF decoration because of its high polyester content. It is a top-of-the line fabric that can withstand constant wear and remains soft and comfortable. This allows for high-quality promotional apparel and imprints. The following fabric is recommended for T-shirts. Unisex CVC T-Shirt (6210) or CVC T-shirt for Women (6610). For tanks, you can’t go wrong with the versatile Unisex CVC Tank (6233). 

• Ideal collection
  
  DTF transfer decorations are also available for clients who have a tight budget. The Ideal collection is also available in 60% cotton and 40% poly. The best of both worlds, your clients will get price-conscious apparel from a premium brand at quality they can trust – and that includes their imprints, which will be reproduced flawlessly on this fabric blend. This fabric blend we love is the The Ideal Racerback Tank for Women (1533) For its attractive fit and rich color selection.
• Festival Collection
  
  For clients looking for the latest trends, recommend them styles from Next Level’s Festival collection, made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton. These sun-kissed colors embody the spirit of summer music festivals. They are light, flexible, lightweight and can be worn in fashionable styles like crop tops and muscle tanks. This is the Unisex Festival T-Shirt The 6200 is a popular option. Appeal to clients seeking women’s styles with the Crop Top for Women: Festival Crop Top (5080), Women’s Festival Muscle Tank (513) and Festival Tank for Women (5033) – each an excellent choice for DTF transfers.

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