Materials & Consumables

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)

The base material used in DTF adhesive powder. TPU melts at heat press temperatures and re-solidifies when cooled, forming a flexible, washable bond between the printed ink and the fabric.

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Materials & Consumables

Hot Melt Adhesive Powder

A thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) powder applied to wet DTF prints that melts when heated, creating the bond between the ink and the fabric. Available in different particle sizes — finer powder for detailed designs, coarser for heavy coverage.

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Guide

DTF Process Guide

Step-by-step guide to the complete DTF printing workflow.