DTF Adhesive Powder – Indie Ink

Professional DTF adhesive powder supplied through our partners at Indie Ink, designed for Direct-to-Film printing and reliable garment transfer production.

The hot melt adhesive powder bonds the printed DTF ink layer to the garment during the heat-transfer process. Once applied to the printed film and correctly cured, the powder creates the adhesive layer required to produce soft, flexible and durable DTF transfers.

Correct powder application and curing are essential for reliable results. Insufficient coverage, incorrect curing or unsuitable process settings can contribute to poor adhesion, lifting edges, reduced wash durability and inconsistent transfer performance.

Key Features

• Professional DTF hot melt adhesive powder

• OEKO-TEX approved

• Designed for soft and flexible DTF transfers

• Provides the adhesive layer between the printed design and garment

• Suitable for professional Direct-to-Film production

• Designed for use alongside DTF ink and transfer film

• Available in 0.5kg, 1kg and 5kg sizes

• Supplied through our partners at Indie Ink

Compatibility

Suitable for professional DTF printing systems using compatible DTF transfer film and water-based DTF inks.

As a starting point, Indie Ink recommends curing the powdered transfer at approximately 110°C for 130 seconds, looking for the characteristic cured surface before pressing. Their recommended starting heat-press setting is approximately 160°C for 15–20 seconds at medium pressure.

Curing and pressing requirements can vary depending on your printer, film, ink, curing equipment, garment and production process, so these settings should be treated as a starting point rather than fixed parameters.

For best results, use compatible DTF ink, transfer film and adhesive powder as part of a correctly configured DTF workflow.