Personalizing clothing has long been the job of heat transfer vinyl (HTV); tried, tested and trusted by many printing businesses and their customers. However, direct-to-film (DTF) transfer technology has exploded in popularity, becoming a real solution for custom fabrics and beyond.
DTF and HTV each have advantages that make them more suitable for certain situations. In this article, we'll explain the advantages and compare the two technologies to help you decide which option is right for your next printing business.

Based on analysis of past market growth data, the printed label market will reach US$67.02 billion by 2026. The compound growth rate during the forecast period is 6.5%. Rising disposable income worldwide amid growing demand for finished goods has been the major factor for market growth. However, the rising cost of raw materials has also led to an increase in the overall price of label printing. In front of this big cake, a craft product called uv dtf has entered the market strongly, opening up a new direction for the printing label market.

DTF provides an excellent option for textile printing businesses, offering high quality and flexibility in garment design. The technology allows complex designs and fine details to be printed on a wide variety of fabrics, making it ideal for professional printing needs. DTF transfer iron-on images are also very resistant and durable, fulfilling the high demands of textile printing.

With the change of consumption concept, when purchasing common products, the people pays more attention to their external packaging in addition to comparing their practical performance. After all, in this era of fierce competition, [single and uncharacteristic] can no longer meet the needs of consumers. Only by turning popularization into personalization and highlighting the differentiation of our own products can we better satisfy consumers. Today, AGP will introduce to everybody an artifact that makes market currency more customized – UV DTF printer.

UV direct-to-film or UV DTF printing is a relatively new printing process based on UV-curable inks that allow digital decorators to print designs onto transfer films. Below TEXTEK will explain to you the popularity of uv dtf printers now.

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