There is a wealth of information available about DTF film, but not all of it is entirely accurate. Many distributors and manufacturers are not printers, which can lead to incorrect assumptions, misrepresenting the facts, or quite possibly translation issues. At Imperial DTF, we aim to give you the most accurate and reliable information possible.
AT AT Elite / Double Matte film
We’re excited to introduce our high-quality hot/rapid peel film, now enhanced with extra anti-static layers on the backside. Sometimes, simply having a properly grounded printer and dryer isn't enough, especially during the winter months when static is at its peak. In these conditions, using a double matte film specifically coated to combat static can make a significant difference.
That’s why we offer the AT AT Elite Rapid Peel film. With two additional layers on the back, this film is designed to reduce static. It’s particularly helpful if you're in an environment where you can’t control static or if your DTF equipment isn't grounded properly.
When testing the AT AT Elite film, we kept all our previous printer and dryer settings the same.
This film is highly versatile, whether or not you use heat on your printer bed. However, you might need to slightly lower your dryer temperature, as this is a thinner film that requires less heat. We run a 5-head DTF printer, printing at around 100' of film per hour, with our dryer set to 210°F. The average film output is 1.67' per minute.
With these settings, we achieve a nice low cure, allowing the print to release from the film almost immediately.
Juggernaut / Gloss-Matte film
The Juggernaut DTF film is ideal for reselling your DTF transfers. The glossy backside of the film enhances the presentation of your printed transfers, making the colors appear vibrant and eye-catching, unlike when viewed through a matte film.
The peeling properties of this film are identical to the AT AT Elite. We use it on our test printers, and I must say it’s my personal favorite. Both our printer and dryer are properly grounded, in addition to their regular electrical connections, and this film runs smoothly without any feed issues.
The differences between the AT AT Elite and the Juggernaut largely come down to personal preference. Everyone operates their equipment in unique environments, which are rarely perfectly controlled.
We offer a film for every need. If you're running a high-performance DTF shop, the Juggernaut film is the perfect choice for you.
Heat press suggested specs
- 265° - 285°F
- 6-15 Seconds
- 20-30lbs. pressure
Printer / dryer specs
- 360x2400
- 720x1800
- 720x2400
- Dryer temp 210F / temp is based on dwell time. If your printer is slower, your dwell time increases so you will decrease your temp accordingly.
- Dwell time 1.67' per minute
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