Both are transfer printing methods, but they are used on different surfaces and applied in different ways.
| DTF | UV DTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fabric and clothing | Hard surfaces |
| Applied with | Heat press | Peel and stick, no heat |
| Typical items | T-shirts, hoodies, caps, bags, teamwear | Cups, tumblers, bottles, glass, metal, wood, plastic, packaging |
| Finish | Soft, flexible print on the fabric | Glossy, durable sticker-style finish |
| Sold as | Gang sheets, by the metre, ready-to-press | UV DTF stickers and gang sheets |
Which should I choose?
If you are decorating something you can heat press, such as a shirt or cap, choose DTF. If you are decorating a cup, bottle, label or anything rigid, choose UV DTF. Not sure? Tell us what you are decorating on the quote page and we will recommend the right one.
Where we print
We print both in the Vaal Triangle and courier nationwide. Find us in Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Sasolburg and Meyerton.