TPU DTF Transfer Film for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU DTF Transfer Film for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU DTF Transfer Film is the version buyers specify for activewear when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
TPU gives dtf transfer film its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | DTF Transfer Film |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 50 mm Width |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, Injection Moulding, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Scarves, Dresses, Upholstery, Gloves |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Down Jackets
- Evening Wear
- Scarves
- Sneakers
- Footwear
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover corozo button, bra underwire, linen fabric, non-woven fabric, and the processes most often paired with dtf transfer film include moisture wicking finishing, epoxy coating, metal stamping.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
