This comprehensive guide teaches you the halftone blackout technique in Photoshop to create perfect faded designs on dark garments. Learn how to convert semi-transparent edges into professional dot patterns that print flawlessly on DTF, resulting in better hand feel and ink savings.
Design with the Garment Color in Mind
One of the most common concerns we hear when recommending DTF transfers is that customers don't like the feel of large logos on the front of their garments. Here's a pro tip: incorporate the shirt color as part of your design element and eliminate those areas from the printed transfer.
By strategically using the garment's natural color within your design, you'll create a transfer with better flexibility and drape while significantly reducing the "heavy" feel that customers often dislike. This technique not only improves comfort but can also create more visually appealing designs that feel integrated with the garment rather than simply applied on top.
For those printing their own transfers, this approach offers an added bonus: you'll use significantly less ink and adhesive powder, which translates directly into cost savings on every transfer you produce.
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