How does it work? A design is printed with a CMYK-W toner laser printer containing powdered plastisol ink. Then, it is transfered and cured onto the garment or substrate. In some cases, a design is printed onto the film and a whole design is transferred. Other times, each color is cut and applied separately.
Pros: Direct to film looks like screen print, but it is very vidid in color and easier to run a small volume.
Cons: The artwork takes time to get setup and production ready, but not as long lasting as screen print. Ink and papers are more expensive than screen ink. Some larger, bulky designs may need to be "rasterized" so that small lines can be created through the transfer allowing water to flow when washing.
Note: Used for low quantity runs where DTG or Screen Print are not suitable, and name/number blocks on jerseys.
