T-shirts & hoodies
Full-colour graphics, logos and short-run designs for light or dark cotton, polyester and blended garments.
DTF PRINTING INK / CMYK + WHITE
High-adhesion DTF ink.
Ready to transfer.
Water-based DTF printer ink for vivid PET-film transfers and strong bonding in a matched film, powder and heat-press system. Pair CMYK transfer ink with an opaque white underbase for apparel, workwear and textile accessories.
Request DTF ink samples ↗1 kg per bottle · 20 bottles per carton · 48 cartons per standard pallet
FROM INK TO APPLICATION
Print the film.
Open up the possibilities.
DTF textile ink supports a broad decoration range across apparel, accessories, workwear and outdoor textile products.
Application range includes cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, canvas, coated fabrics and umbrella panels; test the actual substrate with the selected film, powder and press settings before production.
DTF INK CORE ADVANTAGES
Stable at the head.
Strong after transfer.
Built around production priorities: stable DTF printer-ink jetting, dependable white opacity, vivid CMYK color, strong adhesion and excellent water, wash and rub resistance under matched process conditions.
Protect the printhead. Keep production moving.
- Controlled pigment dispersion
Nano-scale pigment dispersion, uniform particle control and multi-stage filtration help reduce nozzle-block risk and support long continuous print runs with clean jetting and fewer starvation, satellite and stringing defects.
- Matched fluid dynamics
Viscosity and surface tension are engineered for mainstream Epson DTF platforms including I3200, I1600 and XP600, supporting stable droplet formation in a qualified ink-delivery and waveform setup.
- Soft-settling white ink
Settling can occur during storage, but the sediment is designed to remain soft and readily re-dispersible by correct agitation—helping avoid hard deposits in the ink path and printhead.
- Controlled film formation
A balanced ink film helps the printed PET surface become dry to the touch without excessive re-tack, reducing full-sheet powder pick-up during the adhesive-powder stage.
Opacity first. Color that stays alive.
- High-opacity, high-whiteness underbase
Designed to cover dark fabrics without a grey or transparent cast and to create a dense, even foundation for brighter color.
- Wide-gamut CMYK performance
ICC-profile-ready color supports accurate reproduction of details, fine lines and small text.
- Post-press color stability
Designed to minimize visible color shift or darkening after transfer under a qualified curing and pressing process.
Stretch, wash and wear.
- Flexible and crack resistant
The transferred layer follows fabric stretch, supporting sportswear and stretch T-shirt applications without easy cracking or flaking.
- Water, wash and rub resistance
Excellent resistance to everyday water exposure, repeated washing and surface rubbing under matched film, powder, curing, fabric and care conditions.
- Strong transfer adhesion
Designed for high adhesion with compatible DTF hot-melt powder across a practical heat-press window; 130–160°C is a system-reference range to be matched to the film, powder and fabric.
- Soft finished hand
Balanced film build helps avoid an unnecessarily hard or board-like transfer feel.
Made for the production line.
- Balanced drying speed
Fast surface set helps control ink spread and supports high-speed powder-shaker workflows.
- Storage-conscious formulation
Designed for stable sealed storage, lower smoke and reduced workshop odor during qualified curing.
- Broad textile compatibility
Suitable for transfers to cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, canvas, coated fabrics and umbrella panels, with an actual-substrate trial before production.
PRINT TEST · CONTINUOUS JETTING/ 04A · CONTINUOUS JETTING
See the production check.
Nozzle-check bands and continuous output help evaluate missing channels, jetting consistency and production stability on the qualified printer setup.
Request a technical discussion →/ 05 · SELF-DISPERSED COLORANT TECHNOLOGYMore control.
More control.
Starts at the particle.
Self-dispersed pigment colorants provide a more controlled starting platform for water-based textile ink. Surface functionality is designed on the pigment itself, helping formulators build repeatable aqueous dispersions before the DTF resin and process package are tuned around them.
Dispersing groups are anchored to the pigment surface, supporting dispersion stability and reducing reliance on freely migrating dispersant.
A controlled particle-size distribution supports consistent filtration and jettability targets on a qualified ink-delivery system.
The intended pigment surface and loading can support high colour strength while keeping the viscosity window designable for the selected printhead.
Different surface chemistries give the formulator a route to match pigment colorants with textile binders, humectants and production requirements.
Contribution to textile ink
A stable pigment platform helps balance colour development, storage behavior and jetting consistency. In DTF, it supports the complete print system: colour ink, white underbase, PET film, TPU powder and curing.
Important distinction
A self-dispersed colorant is a raw-material platform—distinct from dry organic pigment powder—not a finished DTF ink claim. Final performance must be qualified on the actual printer, ink path, RIP, film, powder, fabric and cure.
Process note: strong adhesion and excellent water, wash and rub resistance depend on the matched ink, film, powder, fabric, curing, pressing and care conditions. The 130–160°C press window is a system-reference range; confirm production settings on the actual substrate.
COLOR INK SYSTEM
CMYK, with
room to extend.
Color performance belongs to the complete image build: RIP profile, white underbase, film, powder, cure and final transfer condition all matter.
The core color set for full-colour DTF printing on PET transfer film.
Pigment-based DTF printer ink developed for textile transfer workflows.
Optional red, orange, blue and green channels can be discussed for broader colour targeting.
Designed to be qualified for controlled detail through the intended printhead, waveform and RIP setup.
For dark-fabric transfers, the white layer forms the opacity foundation beneath the color image.
The powder completes the adhesive stage from printed film to final fabric transfer.
DTF INK COLOR RANGE / 17
Standard. Light.
Spot. Fluorescent.
A 17-color catalog architecture for product matching. Each selected channel must still be confirmed against the printer, RIP, intended gamut and production grade.
DTF TRANSFER FILM · COLOR & WHITE OUTPUTInks with high coverage and excellent air permeability deliver vivid and striking prints.
CMYK
DTF COLOR INK PLATFORMS
Platform
qualified.
Compatibility is confirmed against the printhead, ink-delivery path, waveform, RIP profile and complete DTF process—not through a blanket universal-compatibility claim.
Qualified seriesI3200 · I1600 · 4720
Qualified seriesXP600 · L-series
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Read the full production sequence, test variables and troubleshooting notes before finalising a production line.
DTF COLOR INK · REFERENCE DATA
Useful numbers.
Qualified as a system.
Published market data provides a practical starting point. The supplied M-INKJET grade, batch COA and completed film–powder–fabric trial remain the release standard.
- Viscosity @ 25°C
- 4–6 cP
- Surface tension
- 25–32 mN/m
- pH
- 6.5–9
- Fastness benchmark
- Light, perspiration, wash, wet rub and dry rub: grade 4–5 reference
- Adhesion
- Developed for strong bonding within a matched PET film, powder and heat-press system
- Standard packing
- 1 kg / bottle · 20 bottles / carton
- Carton
- 46 × 37 × 24 cm · N.W. 20 kg · G.W. 23 kg
- Epson platforms
- I3200 · I1600 · 4720 · XP600, subject to printer and ink-path qualification
- Primary transfer range
- Cotton, linen, canvas and blends through a qualified DTF transfer system
- Conditional substrates
- Leather, nylon, coated, umbrella and heat-sensitive fabrics require actual-substrate testing
- Storage reference
- 15–35°C · 40–70% RH · sealed, clean, cool and dry
- Shelf-life reference
- Up to 12 months unopened; supplied label and batch documents prevail
- Test variables
- Ink, white underbase, film, powder, cure, press, fabric and test method
Reference status: these values are adapted from comparable published DTF product data for buyer planning. They are not an unconditional M-INKJET TDS or guarantee. Confirm the selected grade, lot, test standard and complete production system before a purchase specification or public claim.
Your first trial01 / Confirm printer & ink02 / Check nozzles & colour03 / Evaluate on your fabric
DTF INK FAQ
Before you print—or buy in bulk.
What is DTF printing ink?
DTF printing ink is a water-based textile transfer ink printed onto PET film. CMYK printer ink builds the image, white ink creates the opaque underbase, and hot-melt powder plus heat pressing bond the transfer to the fabric.
How does the complete DTF transfer process work?
Prepare and mirror the artwork in the RIP, print CMYK and white onto the printable side of DTF film, apply hot-melt powder while the print is receptive, remove excess powder, cure the transfer, press it onto the garment, peel as specified by the film and post-press where required. See the complete DTF production workflow.
Do I need both CMYK and white DTF ink?
CMYK builds the color image, while DTF white ink provides the opacity layer used for most dark or colored fabrics. Match the RIP, printer channels and layer order to your production setup.
Which curing and heat-press settings should I use?
Use the selected film and powder supplier’s validated settings first. Epson’s published DTF values can be used as equipment-specific references, but the final cure, press temperature, time and pressure must be tested on the actual ink, film, powder, fabric and heat press.
Does the ink provide high adhesion and durable transfers?
The ink is formulated for strong adhesion and excellent water, wash and rub resistance under matched film, hot-melt powder, fabric, curing and heat-press conditions. Confirm the finished transfer against your intended test method and care conditions.
Which industry standards can be used for DTF transfer testing?
A common finished-textile test matrix uses ISO 105-C06 for laundering, ISO 105-X12 for dry and wet rubbing, ISO 105-E04 for perspiration and ISO 105-B02 for artificial-light fastness. US-market programs may instead specify AATCC TM61, TM8, TM15 and TM16.3. Test the completed transfer—not liquid ink alone—on the actual fabric after the agreed conditioning period.
What does a grade 4–5 fastness result mean?
The result is only meaningful when the report identifies the exact standard edition, test option or cycle, temperature, detergent, specimen conditioning and whether colour change or staining was rated. Results from different ISO, AATCC or buyer-specific methods should not be treated as directly equivalent.
Is there one universal adhesion or cracking test for DTF ink?
No single ink-only test represents the complete DTF transfer. Agree a buyer qualification protocol using the actual ink, white underbase, film, powder, fabric, curing, press, peel and post-press conditions, then document visual adhesion, edge lift, cracking and stretch before and after the specified wash and rub tests.
Can DTF transfer ink be used on nylon, coated fabrics or umbrella fabric?
Yes. Cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, coated fabrics and outdoor umbrella panels are all application candidates. Because coatings and heat response vary, test the actual substrate with the selected film, powder and press settings before production.
Do you support wholesale, bulk, OEM or private-label orders?
M-INKJET discusses sample sets, bottle or bulk packaging, OEM labelling and private-label requirements for qualified orders. Share the required colors, pack size, trial quantity and expected monthly demand for a tailored quotation.
Can I switch from my current ink directly?
Do not mix unknown ink systems. Share your current ink, printer and printhead details so a suitable cleaning, changeover and sample-test plan can be agreed.
What information helps you recommend a DTF ink sample?
Send the printer model, printhead, color channels, current ink, film, powder and target fabrics. Include the sample quantity, expected production volume and the performance issue you want to solve.
DTF INK SUPPLIER MATCH
Match the ink to your line—and supply plan.
Share your printhead, film, powder, RIP, target fabrics, sample quantity and expected monthly demand.
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PRODUCT GUIDEMSDSCOACERTIFICATE
Ask about handling guidance, available safety and batch documents, and the certification scope for your selected ink grade.
DTF CMYK + White MSDS options ↗