{"id":101805,"date":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/techniques\/transfers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:44","slug":"transfers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/en\/techniques\/transfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfers: DTF, plastisol or silicone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Transfers: DTF, plastisol or silicone \u2014 which suits your project?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We produce three types of transfers, each with its own strength: DTF<\/strong> for full-colour and smaller runs, plastisol transfer<\/strong> for robust prints on dark textiles, and silicone transfer<\/strong> for stretch and sports fabrics. Below you can read when to choose which type.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The three types of transfers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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DTF transfers<\/h3>\n

Direct to Film. A full-colour image on a special film with an adhesive layer, pressed onto the textile. From 10 pieces per design, no colour limit. Works on almost any fabric \u2014 cotton, polyester, nylon and blends.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Plastisol transfers<\/h3>\n

Classic screen printing transfer: the design is first screen-printed onto transfer film and then pressed onto the textile. Gives an opaque, robust layer, ideal for dark textiles and larger runs where screen printing precision is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Silicone transfers<\/h3>\n

Silicone ink on transfer film for extreme stretch and adhesion on difficult materials (sportswear, polyester blends, seamless fabrics). A rubber-like finish that moves with the textile without cracking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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At a glance: which transfer fits?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/th>DTF<\/th>Plastisol transfer<\/th>Silicone transfer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
From<\/td>10 pieces<\/td>25 pieces<\/td>50 pieces<\/td><\/tr>
Colours<\/td>Full-colour, photos<\/td>Pantone colours<\/td>Pantone colours<\/td><\/tr>
Best for<\/td>Small runs, colourful designs, fine detail<\/td>High runs, sharp Pantone colours, dark textiles<\/td>Sportswear, corporate clothing, stretch fabrics<\/td><\/tr>
Hand-feel<\/td>Opaque layer<\/td>Soft, opaque layer<\/td>Soft, moves with the fabric<\/td><\/tr>
Stretch<\/td>Good<\/td>Limited<\/td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr>
Dark textiles<\/td>Good<\/td>Excellent<\/td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr>
Lifespan<\/td>Good<\/td>Excellent<\/td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t
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What do you need to order?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The design<\/h3>\n