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How to Choose the Right DTF Film: A Canadian Buyer's Guide
- Papipapi Papiarea
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 30
Choosing the right DTF film is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your print shop. The wrong film can cause peeling, poor wash resistance, or wasted ink. Here's what you need to know before buying.
DTF Film Types: Quick Peel vs. Cold Peel vs. Warm Peel
Quick peel film lets you remove the transfer film immediately after pressing while the garment is still hot. This dramatically speeds up production – no waiting, no cooling. It's the most popular choice for high-volume print shops.
Cold peel film requires you to wait until the transfer cools completely before peeling. It typically produces a slightly softer hand feel and can work better on thicker fabrics. Warm peel sits in between – peel when just barely cool.
Quick peel: Best for high-volume shops, faster production
Cold peel: Softer feel, good for thick or textured fabrics
Warm peel: Middle ground, versatile for most applications
What Roll Width Do You Need?
DTF film comes in several widths. Match the roll width to your printer's print width:
13" (A3) – for Super Mini and desktop DTF printers
17" – for mid-size printers like the 1380i
24", 32", 60cm, 30cm – for wider UV DTF printers
Always check your printer's maximum print width before ordering film. At DTF Toronto, we carry rolls for all popular printer sizes, shipped from Vaughan, Ontario.
UV DTF Film: What's Different?
UV DTF film is designed for UV printers and produces transfers for hard, non-porous surfaces – phone cases, mugs, tumblers, wood, glass, and more. It comes as an AB film set: the A film is printed on, then the B film is used to laminate and apply the transfer.
UV DTF film is not interchangeable with standard DTF film – make sure you're ordering the right type for your machine.
Low-Tack vs. Standard Tack
Low-tack UV DTF film is designed for sensitive surfaces like cardboard, uncoated paper, and delicate finishes. Standard tack works on most hard surfaces including acrylic, glass, metal, and coated wood.
Shop DTF Film in Canada
DTF Toronto stocks a full range of DTF and UV DTF film rolls in all widths and peel types. All orders ship free across Canada and the USA from our Vaughan, Ontario warehouse. Call us at 647-822-4657 for help choosing the right film for your setup.
Shop DTF Film at DTF Toronto
DTF Toronto carries premium DTF PET film rolls in all widths — hot peel, cold peel, and matte finishes — with fast shipping to Canadian print shops. Shop DTF film →
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