• DTG and DTF Printing Essentials

  • Jul 12 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 7 m
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DTG and DTF Printing Essentials

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  • This episode provides an overview of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing processes. We'll delve into the similarities and differences between these two cutting-edge technologies, explaining where each fits into your garment decorating business. Gain insights into essential techniques for pretreating, printing, and curing to ensure top-quality results. Additionally, we will cover important aspects such as shirt selection, safety measures, and effective marketing strategies. Perfect for decorators looking to expand their knowledge and elevate their printing capabilities. Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. 2 Regular Guys was not created for our employers but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened-to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will improve your business and our industry. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list, and you’ll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews, and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening! Ready to have clarity and confidence in your business? Attend FUNdamentals Live on October 10-12, 2024 in O'Fallon, MO. News If you have anything newsworthy you would like us to share, please email details to info@2regularguys.com. Use the subject line “Weekly News.” Dad Joke Terry: What did Jay-Z call his wife before they were married? Feyonce DTG and DTF Aaron: Plug for Printing United Education. https://www.ilearningplus.org/courses/dtgdtf-printing-technology-essentials This course will cover “what’s possible” and “how-to” of DTG and DTF printing After completing all of the knowledge assessments we are pleased to also share with you a great resource you can use if you are looking to purchase DTG or DTF equipment. It is a list of questions to ask the manufacturer. Terry - MODULE 1: Direct-to-Garment - The Process Inkjet printing directly onto a garment Components in the process The DTG printer - Purpose-built or repurposed inkjet printer Pretreat method Curing after the print Learning curve Ink Volume versus Desired Look (Ink Cost) Losing the Qty. Break Mindset Artwork separates one decorator from the next 300 dpi file save at full size, and ideally with a transparent background Terry - MODULE 2: Pretreating What is pretreat solution and why is it important? Application options Paint roller Pump sprayer Pressurized sprayer Power paint sprayer Automatic sprayer - open Automatic sprayer - fully enclosed Match your ink system Pretreated shirts Terry - MODULE 3: Curing DTG Prints Heat press Clam v Swingaway Hovering Conveyor dryer Any drawbacks - Different from SP Curing Teflon or Silicon paper Specialty Treatments (Foil - Brief) Aaron - MODULE 4: Direct-to-Film on a DTG Machine Blotches in the image area? Preheat the film How it works on a DTG machine Why DTF on a DTG machine? Wider range of substrates Dye migration What do I need to change to make this work? PET film - Polyethylene terephthalate Adhesive powder - Polyurethane resin Applying adhesive powder While the ink is still wet, pour powder onto the film and allow it to roll across the ink Shake the film to remove excel powder Enclosed powder/shakers Why is there white and black powder? Terry - MODULE 5: Curing the Films and Application Orange peel finish It will not be ORANGE Depending on your cure method - 90+ seconds Conveyor dryer Bottom heat element heat press Using the heat press you have Can I just hover over the transfer? Cut sheet dryer oven Applying the transfer to a garment 275F-330F for 15 seconds
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