DTF Main development stages
· Technological germination and initial application: Originating from thermal transfer technology in the 1990s, the market development was slow due to the limitations of early inkjet solutions.
· Key technological breakthroughs and marketization: With the maturation of white ink technology and the advancement of digital inkjet equipment, DTF began to demonstrate its advantages in the late 2010s.
· Rapid popularization and maturity: Entering the 2020s, DTF, with its significant advantages in small-batch and personalized customization, has rapidly gained popularity globally (especially in textile manufacturing centers such as China and Southeast Asia), becoming an important force in the textile printing industry.
🔮 Future trends: developing towards higher performance (such as elastic films), more environmentally friendly (such as water-based adhesive films), and integration with automated equipment to enhance efficiency.