COST PER PRINT
Below we have listed the most popular print sizes for apparel
We have calculated the cost per square inch and have listed
1. The cost for that print, and 
2. How many pieces 1 sq m of film will yield
*1 sq is approximately 5.5 linear feet of film

​Download the COST ESTIMATION TOOL below to see the cost of your designs

colordrop_usage_estimation_too_ver3.xlsx
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About THE INDUSTRY and our transfer printing system

At Color Drop, we believe in all areas of garment decoration - there is beauty and artistry in screen printing, there's a science to DTG and with DTF you have yet another avenue from which you would like to choose.  However ..
DIRECT TO FILM's TIME HAS COME, AND IT IS HERE TO STAY
With so many designs containing so many colors and artistic displays such as fades and color blending, the only real way to present the artists rendering is through digital printing - both screen printing and DTG has their limitations.
When you digitally print directly to a garment, there are many things to consider, the type of garment (cotton, poly, tri-blend, 50/50, garment dyed, ring spun, performance gear, treated with Silicon, etc.),  With DTF, you print on a stable surface, then transfer that that application using heat to ANY product you want.

The Color Drop DTF eliminates the time DTG takes with pretreating and the screen printing takes, well, with everything!!

Here are some stats on the Color Drop DTF
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MODEL:  Color Drop DTF M60
Print width:  23.5" (60 cm)
​Print length:  Continuous
Ink type:  Water based pigment
Print heads:  (4) Epson i3200; 2 heads dedicated for CMYK, 2 heads dedicated for White
Ink colors:  CMYK + White
Print speed:  up to 15 square meters per hour - one 60cm x 100m roll in 4 hours
T-shirt production:  150-250 images per hour; size of design will dictate pieces per hour
White ink system:  Circulating white ink supply system; reduces maintenance and down time
Print media:  PET Film (polyethylene terephthalate); 75 µ thickness is the best for DTF
Powder size:  we use a custom blend of fine and medium powder - best for overall usage including small lettering
Media delivery:  Auto retractable film system on roller
Dryer/Powder equipment:  Electric heating element with powder spreader
Power requirements:  [2] 220v 20a drops
Environment:  59-96° F - Humidity above 40%; recommend an atomizer to maintain proper humidity
Connection:  USB 3.0; need network connection on computer
Software:  OEM RIP software
Resolution:  4800x4800 max (2400x2400 per head X2)
Printer dimensions:  ASSEMBLED > LxWxH > 68" x 30" x 51"
Dryer dimensions:  ASSEMBLED >  LxWxH > 108" x 44" x 44"
Printer crated dimensions and weight:  LxWxH > 76" x 45" x 45" / 300 pounds
Dryer crated dimensions and weight:    LxWxH > 75" x 33" x 24.5" / 500 pounds
Warranty:  one year, does not include printheads