When choosing the right printing techniques, it is important to consider factors such as the intended use of the product, the desired level of quality, the circulation and the budget. We are happy to help you find the best printing techniques for your needs. Knowing various printing techniques can enhance your product’s quality.
Transfer Paper
With transfer paper you can easily print photos, texts and designs on the most versatile (blank) products and surfaces.
How transfer paper works
- Print the image: Print the image on transfer paper.
- Position the transfer: Place the transfer paper on the (blank) product or textile.
- Place and press: Use a Heat Press to transfer the toner (image)
The benefits of transfer paper
- Versatile: Print textiles, mugs, candles, wood, and even temporary tattoos!
- Simple: For copy shops, printers, T-shirt companies or at the office or at home.
- Powerful colours: Thanks to laser and/or LED printers.
Transfer paper is ideal if you want low maintenance and want to print versatility on many different materials and surfaces.
Read moreHeat Transfer Vinyl
Heat Transfer Vinyl is a textile foil that is applied to textiles with heat. It is perfectly suited for making personal T-shirts, sportswear and workwear.
How flex foil works
- Design & cut: Cut the flex foil mirrored with a cutting plotter.
- Excess foil: Peel the excess foil from the carrier.
- Positioning: Position the carrier with the foil on the textile.
- Press: Use a transfer press to press the foil into the textile.
- Durable: Wash-resistant and colourfast.
- Versatile: For all kinds of textiles.
- Creative: Design your own clothing.
Flex foil is perfect for the real hobbyist who wants to be creative and also has the necessary time available for this.
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Vinyl
Vinyl foil is a self-adhesive foil that you can cut and then stick on all kinds of surfaces and substrates.
How vinyl foil works
- Design & cut: Cut the vinyl film with a cutting plotter.
- Excess film: Peel the excess film from the backing.
- Apply: Transfer the vinyl film with the backing onto the application tape.
- Positioning: Position the vinyl film with the application tape.
- Apply: Touch the vinyl film well and remove the application tape.
The advantages of vinyl film
- Versatile: For indoor and outdoor use.
- Durable: Weatherproof and long-lasting.
- Creative: Design your own stickers, lettering and more.
Vinyl film is perfect for sign companies that (letter) providing advertising messages for companies.
Read moreSublimation
Sublimation is a special printing technique in which ink is absorbed directly into the material under the influence of heat.
How sublimation works
- Print: Print the design on the sublimation paper.
- Sublimation article: Use a product with a polyester coating.
- Press: Press the ink (image) into the product at a high temperature.
The advantages of sublimation
- High quality: Vivid colors and sharp details.
- Durable: The print does not wear out or fade.
- Versatile: For mugs, apparel and more.
Sublimation provides eye-catching, full-color prints on polyester-coated, white products with easy-to-use design software.
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Eco Solvent
Eco solvent is a printer with environmentally friendly (solvent) inks for printing banners, posters, stickers and more.
How Eco Solvent works
- Design & print: Print the design on special paper or foil with eco-solvent inks.
- Print & Cutting: Print the design, and it is precisely cut out (if necessary).
- Application: The print is applied to application tape and applied to the desired surface.
Benefits of Eco solvent
- Sustainable: Less harmful to the environment.
- High quality: Vivid colors and sharp details.
- Versatile: For indoor and outdoor applications.
With Eco solvent you can print on textile transfers as printable media for both indoor and outdoor use, making Eco solvent a very versatile printing system.
Read moreDirect to Film
Direct to Film is an innovative printing technique where designs are printed directly onto a special film and then transferred to textiles.
How Direct to Film works
- Design & print: Your design is printed onto a DTF film.
- Powder & press: The print must be provided with a special powder.
- Baked: The transfer and the powder must be heated
- Press: The transfer is then pressed onto the textile.
Advantages of Direct to Film
- Versatile: For all types of textiles.
- High quality: Vivid colours and sharp details.
- Efficient: Fast and easy process.
Comparison between all Printing Techniques
Whether you are launching a promotional finishing startup or scaling your current operation with new equipment, mastering the strengths, limitations, and specific applications of each printing technology is vital for long-term success.
| Sublimation | DTF Transfer | UV Direct Printing | UV-DTF | Laser | Solvent | Toner Tansfer | Foil Transfer | DTG Direct Printing | Textile Screen Printing | |
| Solids | All materials (precoated with polyester!) | ❌ | All materials (pre-treatment may be necessary) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | All materials | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Textiles | Only 100% polyester | Textiles made from natural & synthetic fibres | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | Transfers, e.g. via flex film | All textiles | 100% cotton & blended fabric | All textiles | |
| Dark backgrounds | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Special effects | Intricate details & colour gradients | Intricate details & colour gradients | Lacquer, haptic effects such as Braille | Filigree designs & colour gradients | Filigree designs & colour gradients | Depending on the substrate | Glitter, holographic patterns and more | Huge variety of different effects | Intricate details & colour gradients | Can be combined with digital printing |
| Cost for equipment & Maintenance | € | €€ | €-€€€ | €-€€ | €-€€ | €-€€ | € | € | €€ | €€€ |
| Handling | Easy | Easy to complex | Easy to complex | Easy to complex | Easy to complex | Easy | Easy | Easy | Complex | Intense |
| Required space | Low | Low to medium | Low to medium | Low to medium | Low to medium | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Medium to large |
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