Polyurethane thermal transfer adhesive with white pigment for DTF and screen printing
If you print DTF on dark fabrics, you're familiar with the concept: white must cover, yet white ink can be the most costly and problematic to operate. TPU-W is a solution that works immediately—a flexible polyurethane powder adhesive with added white pigment that enhances the white underprint effect.
The result? Prints are brighter, cleaner, and offer better coverage, allowing you to optimize white ink usage without sacrificing visual quality.
🔥 Why choose TPU-W over standard powder?
- White powder pigment supports the coverage of the base coat.
- white looks more full (fewer translucent areas),
- the color contrast on black/dark T-shirts is higher,
- it is easier to maintain a repeatable effect in production.
💡The biggest advantages of TPU-W
✔ Stronger whiteness and better coverage
Prints on black and navy blue look clearer, and white is more "milky" and clean.
✔ Reduction of white ink consumption in DTF
This translates to real savings: less white in the file/settings and still good opacity. Additionally, you reduce white "flood" of the print.
✔ High flexibility after heating
TPU-W is designed for clothing – the transfer works with the material, reducing the risk of cracking in stretched zones.
✔ High wearing comfort
Well-selected powder and proper baking allow you to obtain a layer that does not create a "plastic" effect on the T-shirt.
✔ The versatility of technology
This product is suitable for both DTF and thermal transfer screen printing.
🧪 Application
TPU-W can be used as an adhesive layer in transfer technologies when you want to:
- flexibility of the final transfer,
- better coverage of light elements on a dark surface,
- more comfortable wearing of the print.
Powder weight: 80–200 µm
- Application temperature: 115-145°C
Washing temperature: 60°C
Application time: 8-15 seconds
Type: polyurethane adhesive
Form: powder
Pressure (Mpa): 1.5-2.5
Application: manual / automatic powder dispenser