DTF Powder — Fine 1 kg
Fine hotmelt powder for micro-text, detail and cleaner edges.
- 1 kg pack
- Fine grade
- Small text + detail
- Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Order / enquire
Home / DTF Knowledge Hub / DTF Powder
DTF Powder • Hotmelt Adhesive
DTF Powder South Africa — Fine, Medium & Coarse Grades
DTF powder is the hotmelt adhesive that bonds printed DTF film to fabric. The grade you choose affects edge sharpness, handfeel and cure forgiveness.
Choose powder grade based on artwork detail, fabric type, coverage and the feel you want after pressing. This page links into the Knowledge Hub for powder curing, storage and troubleshooting.
Fine / Medium / CoarseSoft handfeel focusClean edgesCure guidanceNationwide delivery
Specs at a glance
- Available grades: Fine, medium and coarse
- Pack size: 1 kg
- Typical use: Hotmelt adhesive for DTF transfers
- Best baseline: Medium powder for most workflows
- Storage: Keep sealed and dry
Why TapeTech
Why powder grade matters in DTF printing
Powder is not just “glue”. It affects how clean your edges look, how soft the print feels and how durable the transfer is after washing.
- Fine powder: useful for small text, fine detail and cleaner edges.
- Medium powder: a balanced daily driver for most garment work.
- Coarse powder: can suit heavier fills, but needs careful gelling to avoid a grainy feel.
- Troubleshooting support: the Knowledge Hub covers clumping, grainy feel, oily halos and lifting corners.
Pricing
DTF Powder pricing — fine, medium and coarse
Current TapeTech DTF powder pricing is shown below. Medium is often the safest starting point for most users View full DTF pricing in the Knowledge Hub.
DTF Powder — Medium 1 kg
Balanced daily-driver DTF powder for most garment production.
- 1 kg pack
- Medium grade
- All-rounder
- Soft feel focus
R300.00
Order / enquire
DTF Powder — Coarse 1 kg
Coarse powder option for heavier coverage and specific workflows.
- 1 kg pack
- Coarse grade
- Heavy fills
- Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Order / enquire
Related essentials
Build a more consistent DTF workflow
The best results usually come from matching the right consumables together — not choosing one item in isolation. Use these related pages and the Knowledge Hub to build a cleaner, more repeatable setup.
FAQ
DTF Powder questions
Need a bigger guide? Visit the DTF Knowledge Hub FAQ.
What does DTF powder do? +
DTF powder is the hotmelt adhesive applied to freshly printed film. When gelled and pressed, it bonds the ink layer to the garment.
Which powder grade should I use? +
Fine helps with small detail, medium is the best all-rounder, and coarse can suit heavy coverage. Share your artwork and fabric for a recommendation.
Why do transfers feel grainy? +
Grainy feel is usually caused by over-powdering or an incorrect gel window. Use a lighter coat and adjust gel time in small steps.
Why is my powder clumping? +
Clumping usually means moisture uptake. Keep powder sealed, dry and away from humidity.
What powder is best for beginners? +
Medium powder is usually the safest baseline because it balances coverage, edge quality and handfeel for most work.
Do you deliver DTF powder across South Africa? +
Yes. TapeTech supplies DTF powder from Alberton, Gauteng with nationwide delivery.
Can powder cause oily halos? +
Oily halos are often linked to heat, pressure, dwell time, oven hot spots or over-powdering. The Knowledge Hub has troubleshooting steps.
Where can I compare powder with film and inks? +
Use the TapeTech DTF Knowledge Hub to compare powder, film, inks, settings and troubleshooting in one place.
Need help choosing?
Tell us your printer, fabric or application and we’ll point you in the right direction.
TapeTech supplies DTF consumables from Alberton, Gauteng with nationwide delivery across South Africa.