How To Print Using UV-DTF & UV-HTV

In the fast-moving decorated products industry, two techniques are rapidly gaining popularity: UV-DTF (UV direct-to-film) transfers for hard surfaces, and UV-HTV (UV heat transfer vinyl) for apparel. Together, they’re giving decorators a UV-curable transfer workflow that stretches across an unprecedented range of substrates, from drinkware and phone cases to baseball caps and performance wear. The substrate reach of these technologies is a large part of the appeal. UV-DTF transfers adhere directly to glass, metal, acrylic, ceramic, wood, and plastic surfaces that traditional heat-transfer methods simply can’t touch. With primers and appropriate…

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Print Primer: What Is Wide-Format?

From towering signs and vehicle wraps to personalized promotional products, here’s how wide-format printing works, the technologies behind it and why it’s transforming the way brands create visual experiences.

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