dtf white underbase

DTF prints that look faded, dull, or washed out usually point to a weak white underbase, a color-management issue, or over-pressing — if they look dull off the press — or to dye migration and harsh washing if they fade later.

Heather is a yarn-blending method, not a color. Fibers of different shades are spun together to create a mottled, marled look. A complete guide to what heather is, the common shades (dark, athletic, navy), why it shifts color under a DTF white underbase, and how to print on heathered fabric without surprises.