The TRUTH About DTF Printers and Transfers

in this video I talk about DTF Printers and DTF Transfers. What I like about them and what i dislike about them.

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[odysseyroc]

The biggest problem I've had is finding professional/reliable transfer sellers. Everybody wants to be in the game, but a whole bunch of them will fuck up your business with unreliability.

[chrisbaker]

By far the best channel in the game. Just bought my first press and am starting a tshirt hustle. Been going through all the channels and this is by far the most informative, and concise channel on the subject. Plus you don’t talk like you’re trying to sell me something, which is apparently rare in this genre of videos. Appreciate all the time and hard work you put into making these videos. Keep it up 🙏

[roverdad]

The thing I find that is pushing me to buy a DTF printer is turnaround time and quality. I recently found a local printer that seems to be pretty good. Still a 2 hr round trip but they print same day so it still works for emergencies. Not going to buy my own until I have the volume to support it. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions!

[avab]

I needed wisdom from someone who been in the game with actual knowledge. Thank you! I’m excited to watch more of your videos .

[redbone]

I really really appreciate this video. It really helped me decide on where I wanted to take my small business. You are absolutely correct when you have different pieces of equipment but then you end up not using it which is what my situation is. I have all of these dreams and aspirations of where I wanted to take my business but time is not on my side enough to really really learn these pieces of equipment. I work two jobs. I thought I wanted to get into doing DTF myself. I did test it out but after watching this video I realized that just buying the transfers will be the best thing for me and I absolutely think it would help my business thrive even more and save me time and money. I have learned a great deal from following you and watching all your videos and I look forward to the next one😊

[JustPassingBy_Yolo]

Was having difficulties making some decisions and was leaning more towards buying transfers from others and see how my designs do first before I take off and buy a machine that's thousands of dollars. This video helps me a lot. Thanks!!

[rt-ksbh]

This guys version on what he says is brilliant, im so glad i found you because your info you share is 100% correct and makes total sense..for me its setting up a business model and placing the right protocols in order, , alot of people fail because of what you have stated my friend, , many thx for making this

[patienceandfaithcustoms]

Just purchased a pro colored dtf printer. I wanted to have a different option to print. Loving it so far. A few people Have asked me to sell them transfers, but I want to get more comfortable before taking that step.

[sentfrmheavensgamingadvent]

I have used supacolor for facemask and inside neck transfer and love it. I am the jump in feet first guy...so I will take this video to heart and slow down and take it step by step. Thank you for this vid.

[judeyyudkin]

Always come to you when trying to decide on big purchases. Thank you for your information!!

[jimwillis]

bruh, you saved me thousands today, appreciate it. I did buy a Ricoma MT-1501 single-head embroidery machine to start today. I was going to buy everything today but after listening to you and think it's make sense to buy the transfers and not the actual unit. thanks again bud.

[adversaree]

Peace, king. Just wanted to get your take on the research part of your video, when it comes to knowing how to press with heat transfers. When it comes to the research part, I wanted to start my business by making sure I find the right cuts for men and women. As well as looking for the right cotton blends, etc. I also, when walking through clothing sections and I see the prints on shirts, I check the material and see what they used that print on to make it work. I want to be able to stand by my merch, and your video kind of made me feel like I MIGHT be on the right track, but I could use a pro/vet's advice. Nuff respect. Bless.

[johny]

Brand new starting out thank you for spitting that knowledge

[louismoffett]

Thanks for all the info you share. You're a big help to getting me started the right way. Respect!

[mukashkaris]

I loved your content and especially because I experienced what you pointed out. I had issues with my dtf transfers after washing and after reaching out to the dtf printing company they asked the process I use to press and wash. That's when they corrected and gave me instructions that so far improved the quality of the press. I also like that you've been in the business for long and how you used your past experience to compared vinyl changing overtime and the mistakes people made then. It makes so much sense when you explained it that way.

[ellenholmeswest]

Word can not express fully how you are helping me understand and implement what I am learning from your videos. Valuable information. Thank You and Bless You for sharing.

[cliffgeter]

Great Advice from a guy that's been around the block...Listen Up Padawan's!

[Uberdrakes-frxu]

I have been doing screen printing for a long time. You don't look 55 so I'm not calling you out about being there to see it all, but I HAVE been there to witness a great deal of it, "hands on", with transfers and you are pretty much spot on with your information, HOWEVER, There is a lot to be said about screen printing. Plastisol and water based ink's are pretty awesome and its hard to beat the levels of efficiency on one or two color designs, especially on light shirts that don't need to be flashed. I have shirts still around from 15+ years ago that have been through the wash hundreds of times that still hold up. Even correctly applied I have yet to see a transfer out preform screen printing durability. I have both and hands down screen printing lasts longer. That being said... How long do you really need to be wearing the same design before you retire it? My old concert shirts I will never let go. The one thing that you do not address in this video is the cost of ink, "The most expensive liquid on the planet!" DTF Printers require ink. The only thing I would ever use a transfer for is full color designs or multiple spot colors for black shirts. That's only because I own a manual screen printing press. Large Full color designs are gonna go through a shit ton of ink fast. Plastisol wins in this category cost wise, but, It does take a lot longer to print on a manual press. I have also used automatic presses in screen printing that print over 1000+ shirts with full color flashed on dark garments in one day. That is pretty hard to beat with transfers. There is also a point you made about transfers getting a bad name. That bad name honestly makes me reluctant to push that market. I try to keep them to a minimum and try to sell more light color shirts for the screen printing because I feel the level of "Cheap" associated with transfers makes it almost embarrassing to mention. I print a lot for companies in construction and they want, some demand, screen printed shirts over transfers. There is a big market for them though for people that really don't know any better and frankly don't care. Also you really don't know what you are getting if you order them from an outside source. If something is wrong with them you have to send them back and order them again. That's a real pain in the ass and has happened to me with a few different companies. Once you have the screens burned in screen printing, your only overhead is set up time on the press and you can change out ink colors for variation. You can apply puff ink, suede, metallic, glitter and other additives that make it very versatile. I just feel like this video feels like an attempt to push screen printing back when in fact it is still a leading contender and will be for many years to come. It requires a lot more skill and training but solidifies your place as a true craftsman in the trade.

New to this DTF stuff and your video has so much value!

[uplayitIlisten]

Ty For To the
Point Knowledge😊
my transpro plus swinger is on the way.
I am researching now!