High Performance DTF Ink – Magenta (1 Liter)
Our DTF ink is a specialized water-based pigment ink formulated with specific technical specifications, including precise viscosity and surface tension, to ensure smooth flow through printheads and create durable, vibrant transfers on various fabrics.
THINGS TO ABOUT DTF INKS
Maintenance & Care
- Do I need to shake the ink?
Yes. White DTF ink contains heavy titanium dioxide pigments that settle and separate quickly. You should gently agitate or shake white ink daily to prevent clogs and ensure a solid underbase. - How often should I print to prevent clogs?
Regular use is the best maintenance. We recommend printing or running a nozzle check at least every 2 days. - What if I leave my printer unused?
If the printer sits for more than 3 days, clogs are likely. For long-term storage (weeks or months), you need to flush the lines with maintenance fluid and leave the printhead soaking in a cleaning solution.
Storage & Shelf Life
- How long does DTF ink last?
- Unopened: Typically 12 months when stored in a cool, dark place (60–80°F).
- Opened: CMYK inks generally last 6–12 months, while white ink should be used within 3–6 months due to its higher risk of separation.
- What is the best way to store it?
Keep bottles tightly sealed in a climate-controlled, dark environment. Avoid direct sunlight, extreme heat, and freezing temperatures, which can ruin the ink’s chemistry.
Compatibility & Usage
- Can I use regular or DTG ink for DTF?
No. Regular inkjet or DTG (Direct to Garment) inks will not work properly on DTF film; they often smear, bleed, or fail to bond with the adhesive powder. - Can I mix different ink brands?
Mixing different brands or even different batches is not recommended. Variations in formulas can cause chemical reactions that lead to severe printhead clogging. - Do I need special software?
Yes. All the software you need for all DPI’s equipment are available on our website. You can download them free of charge. The software is required to manage the the printing process and control ink density, which prevents the print from feeling too heavy.
Key Features of DPI’s DTF Ink
- Superior Opacity: DPI’s Inks features a high concentration of titanium dioxide to create a solid white under-base, preventing fabric color from bleeding through your design.
- Enhanced Durability: Formulated for extreme wash fastness, resisting cracking, peeling, or fading even after 50+ wash cycles.
- Exceptional Stretch & Flexibility: Formulated to be highly pliable, these inks move with the fabric and recover without cracking, peeling, or flaking, making them ideal for activewear and performance fabrics.
- Extreme Wash Fastness: Our premium high-quality inks are engineered to resist fading and degradation, often surviving more than 50 wash cycles while maintaining sharp details and color integrity.
- Optimized Jettability & Reliability: Precision-balanced viscosity and surface tension ensure smooth flow through printheads, significantly reducing nozzle clogs, banding, and maintenance downtime.
- Wide Colour Gamut: Our inks utilizes high-purity pigments and performance inks to achieve accurate color reproduction, smooth gradients, and rich saturation for photo-quality prints.
- Eco-Friendly Certifications: All our inks are OEKO-TEX® Eco Passport certified, indicating they are free from harmful chemicals and safe for skin contact, including children’s apparel.
- Versatile Compatibility: These inks are designed to work seamlessly across diverse materials, including cotton, polyester, nylon, leather, and blends
- Advanced Printhead Protection: Precision-balanced viscosity reduces the risk of nozzle clogs and drying in the printhead, extending the life of your equipment.
- High Elasticity: DPI’s ink moves and stretches with the fabric, making it ideal for activewear and performance materials.
- Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with various substrates including cotton, polyester, nylon, and blended fabrics.
Application & Best Practices
To achieve the best results with DPI’s inks, follow these standard application steps:
- Print & Powder: Print your design onto the PET film and apply adhesive powder immediately with DPI’s Powder Shaker Dryer while the ink is still wet to ensure a strong bond.
- Curing: The powdered film goes through the curing oven, under a hovering heat press at 120°C–150°C (250°F–300°F) for 1–3 minutes until the powder melts into a matte, “orange peel” texture. DPI’s Heat Press Machine automates this process perfectly.
- Heat Pressing: With DPI’s Heat Press Machine, follow these process:
- Cotton: Press at 150°C–165°C (300°F–330°F) for 12–15 seconds with medium-firm pressure.
- Polyester/Synthetics: Lower temperature to 130°C–140°C (265°F–285°F) for 8–10 seconds to avoid scorching or dye migration.
- Peeling: Most DTF films are cold peel; but DPI’s films are hot peel. This means you can peel off the transfer film instantly while hot. But if you have a cold peel film, allow the garment to cool completely (approx. 30–60 seconds) before removing the film to ensure crisp edges.
Common Applications
Our DTF ink is can be used for a wide array of textile and product customization applications, especially for items requiring vibrant, durable designs on a variety of fabrics.
Apparel and Fashion
Our ink’s versatility across different fabric types makes it a popular choice in the fashion industry for both large and small-scale production runs.
- T-shirts and Hoodies: The most common application, allowing for full-color, intricate, and photo-realistic designs on cotton, polyester, or blended fabrics, regardless of color.
- Sportswear and Uniforms: Used for team logos, player names, and numbers on athletic apparel and workwear due to its washability, flexibility, and durability on technical fabrics like nylon and spandex.
- Accessories: DTF printing is perfect for personalizing items with complex shapes or hard-to-access areas, such as hats, caps, tote bags, backpacks, and even footwear.
Home Decor and Special Substrates
Our DTF applications extend beyond traditional apparel into home furnishings and non-textile surfaces.
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Interior Decor Items: Custom designs on items such as pillowcases, cushion covers, canvas prints, and tablecloths.
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