{"product_id":"galactic-white-booster-dtf-powder-1kg-softest-feeling-dtf-adhesive-copy-1","title":"Galactic White Booster DTF Powder | Bulk Order Advantage - Imperial DTF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGalactic White Booster DTF Powder — Softest Hand Feel \u0026amp; Superior White Opacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing \u003cstrong\u003eGalactic White Booster DTF Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e from Imperial DTF — a premium TPU adhesive powder engineered to do more than just bond your transfers. Galactic White uniquely \u003cstrong\u003eboosts white ink opacity, reduces hand feel, and saves up to 20–25% on white ink usage\u003c\/strong\u003e — all while being \u003cstrong\u003eOeko-Tex Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe, compliant production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGalactic White Boost Powder is a high-performance TPU adhesive designed to increase white opacity L* by approximately two points. Due to its performance specifications, it requires stable environmental conditions maintained 24 hours a day. For people that manually powder your films, you will probably find Starbase is easier to work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  - Temperature: 72°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  - Relative Humidity: 5% – 30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  - Venting: Proper dryer venting is necessary to maintain these conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf humidity levels exceed 30%, the powder will stick outside the image area and create a visible powder halo around your print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Ink Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalactic is sensitive to the percentage of white ink used. Because it cures with a white finish rather than clear, it must be able to absorb the excess glycol in the white ink. If the white ink percentage is set too high, the powder will not fully absorb the glycol, resulting in a white powder halo around the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Galactic White Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost DTF powders dry clear. Galactic White dries with a \u003cstrong\u003especkled white finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that actively contributes to enhanced white opacity. In Imperial DTF’s production testing, Galactic White achieved an \u003cstrong\u003eL* value of 89.86% — a 2.7% increase\u003c\/strong\u003e over standard TPU powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat increased opacity means you can \u003cstrong\u003ereduce your white ink layer by 20–25%\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining the same visual result. Less white ink = less powder pickup = a \u003cstrong\u003edramatically softer, more natural hand feel\u003c\/strong\u003e. When applied correctly, your DTF transfers feel less plastic-like and more like rubber or silicone — one of the most sought-after qualities in premium DTF output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts white ink opacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.7% L* value increase vs. standard TPU powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaves 20–25% on white ink\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduce ink usage without sacrificing coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftest hand feel in DTF\u003c\/strong\u003e — transfers feel like rubber or silicone, not plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine particle size (80–200 microns)\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal hand feel, excellent detail capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong adhesion on cotton \u0026amp; polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable bonding across fabric types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOeko-Tex Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe for skin contact, globally compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged in resealable 1 kg bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — prevents humidity clumping, easier to handle and store than 20 kg bulk bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup Tips for Best Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fully unlock Galactic White’s advantages, Imperial DTF recommends these adjustments based on in-house production testing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo RIP changes needed initially\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep your existing white ink profiles and test from there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce white ink by 20–25%\u003c\/strong\u003e — you’ll maintain the same L* value with less ink and a softer feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure at 215°F for 10–15 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e — exact time depends on your curing device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways run a wash test\u003c\/strong\u003e before committing to full production runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is L* Value?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL* (lightness) is a standardized measurement used to quantify white ink opacity in DTF printing. A higher L* value means brighter, more opaque whites. 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