What's The Difference? Direct To Film vs Screen Printed Transfers

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What heat transfer should you be using for your next project?

Direct to film or screen printed transfers?

What heat transfer feels the best on the t-shirt? Which transfer is less expensive? Which transfer type lasts the best when worn and laundered? What's the best transfer for custom printed t-shirts?

You found the right video!

From direct to film (DTF) or screen printed transfer capabilities, heat press application, hand feel, pricing and more, we're weighing all the pros and cons to help you find the best transfer for your t-shirt business, brand or print shop!

In this video, Dave answers all of these questions and more right here!

We'll cover artwork capabilities as well as where each transfer type really shines, with the major differences in pricing, quantity, artwork and even the fabric type you're printing on.

Goof Proof® is the best selling screen printed heat transfer because of the easy application and printed result that's almost identical to traditional screen printing. It's versatile, durable, and offers superior opacity on any color apparel. With real deal plastisol ink applying in as low as 4 seconds, it's just as fast as pulling a squeegee- perfect for printing bulk quantities or on demand.

UltraColor Max™ is the direct to film (DTF) heat transfer in the UltraColor® full color transfer line. They are a great solution for your custom apparel full color graphics when you need lower quantities. These heat transfers are digitally printed and come ready to apply.

You can request free samples of both of these transfer types.