Film Transfer – Transfer Films for Textile Printing
Film transfer is a proven method for transferring designs to textiles in a precisely cut and long-lasting way. This lets you achieve sharp-edged, wash-resistant results – from a single lettering to individual club or corporate apparel. Whether standard flex film, cutting plotter or matching accessories – with Print Equipment you cover your entire film transfer workflow from a single source.
With film transfer, the interplay of precise cutting and high-quality film material is what counts in order to achieve a permanently convincing result. In the Film Transfer category, Print Equipment offers you suitable films, cutting plotters and accessories for your needs. In the Film Transfer category you'll find the right solution for your individual workflow.
What defines film transfer?
Film transfer is based on the precise cutting of designs from flex film using a cutting plotter and their subsequent transfer to the textile with a heat press. A suitable choice of film is decisive for a brilliant, permanently wash-resistant result.
The typical process in film transfer is clearly structured:
- The design is precisely cut out of the film with the cutting plotter
- Excess film material is removed by hand or by machine (weeding)
- The cut-out design is transferred to the textile using a heat press
- After cooling, the carrier film is peeled off and the finished design is firmly in place
Film transfer thus ideally complements our DTG systems and is a sensible addition to our screen printing range.
Why film transfer is indispensable
Film transfer plays an important role for individual, small to medium-sized textile finishing. Only with the right film and a precise cut can a sharp-edged, permanently durable design be achieved.
The most important advantages include:
- Wide color selection: Numerous shades for versatile design creation
- High wash resistance: Certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, wash-resistant up to 95°C depending on film type
- Precise cut: Cutting plotters with fine mechanical resolution for intricate designs. Your individual design is decisive for the choice.
- Broad material compatibility: Suitable for cotton, polyester and blended fabrics
- Ideal for individual orders: Popular for one-off pieces up to smaller series
This makes film transfer indispensable both for one-off productions and for professional series production.
Which areas are available?
The Film Transfer category comprises different product groups for your complete workflow.
Transfer films
The Nova-Flex 1000 Premium is available to you as an opaque PU flex film with a thickness of 90 µm in 94 colors, certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. In addition, the Nova-Flex 1000W Weed-Ex (SKU 1000W-02) offers fast weeding and is wash-resistant up to 95°C.
Typical characteristics are:
- Opaque PU film with a wide color selection for versatile designs
- Wash resistance up to 95°C, depending on color type and press parameters
- Suitable for cotton, polyester, polyester blends and nylon-polyester
This makes our transfer films ideally suited for brilliant, long-lasting designs on a wide variety of textiles.
Cutting plotters & accessories
The Graphtec cutting plotter FC9000-140SP is available to you as a floor-standing unit with a cutting width of 137.2 cm, including matching accessories such as the knife holder with spring for Graphtec 5000 to 9000 series.
They are especially suited for:
- Precise cuts with a mechanical resolution of 0.005 mm
- Flock and flex films as well as other applications such as window and vehicle lettering
- Reliable continuous operation thanks to a 3-year manufacturer's warranty
This way, with suitable cutting plotters and accessories, you find a powerful foundation for your film transfer workflow.
Our film transfer range at a glance
In Print Equipment's Film Transfer category you'll find transfer films as well as cutting plotters and matching accessories for your complete workflow.
Typical advantages:
- Certified quality: Films certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
- Precise technology: Powerful cutting plotters for intricate designs
Our film transfer range is thus a sensible addition if you want to expand into individual textile finishing in the textile printing area.
What to look out for when buying film transfer products
If you want to get started with film transfer or expand your range, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Film choice: Look for a film quality that suits your textile and application
- Cutting width: Look for a cutting plotter that suits your production volume
- Wash resistance: Look for the temperature resistance that suits your intended use
- Certification: Look for certifications such as STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® where relevant requirements apply
- Accessories: Look for matching accessories for smooth continuous operation
The right selection ensures that you work precisely and reliably in film transfer.
Film transfer for different applications
Depending on the project, the requirements for your film transfer workflow vary considerably. While transfer films form the color and material foundation for your design, cutting plotters and accessories ensure a precise cut and a smooth production process.
The choice of the right components therefore depends strongly on which designs and quantities you mainly produce. For a professional workflow, many businesses rely on a well-thought-out combination of film, cutting technology and matching accessories.
Buy film transfer at Print Equipment
If you want to get started with film transfer or expand your range, you'll find suitable films, cutting plotters and accessories for a professional workflow at Print Equipment. From the individual transfer film to the powerful floor-standing unit, we offer you reliable solutions for your textile finishing.
In the Film Transfer category you'll find our range as well as further categories in the textile printing category, such as our DTG range. This way you get all components for your textile printing workflow from a single source.
In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right films, cutting plotters and accessories. This lets you build or expand your range in a targeted way and work successfully in the long term.