Neck Label
A custom-printed label applied to the inside back of a garment to replace the manufacturer's tag. Neck labels typically display the brand name, logo, garment size, care instructions, and fiber content. DTF neck labels are heat-pressed at standard dimensions of 2.5–3 inches wide by 1–1.5 inches tall, positioned 1 inch below the collar seam. Screen-printed neck labels use plastisol ink applied directly to the fabric for a tagless, low-profile finish.
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A machine that applies heat and even pressure to transfer DTF prints from film onto garments. Standard DTF pressing temperatures range from 300-330°F (149-165°C) at medium-firm pressure for 10-15 seconds. Available in clamshell, swing-away, and drawer styles.
A layer of white ink printed beneath the colored design on DTF film. The white underbase ensures colors appear vibrant and opaque, especially on dark-colored garments. Without it, colors would appear transparent or washed out. The white layer is printed after the CMYK layers in DTF.