WIN REPORT provides a listing of the Top 12 DTF ink providers
Direct-to-film printing depends on inks engineered for consistent color, white coverage, reliable printhead performance, and durable transfers. For apparel decorators and transfer producers, understanding the companies behind these inks provides a useful starting point when comparing production options.
The following alphabetical directory features all 12 companies listed on pages 23 and 24 of the WIN REPORT OEM DTF Ink Providers guide, bringing their ink technologies and company information together in one reference.
1. DuPont
DuPont offers Artistri P1600 DTF pigment inks, developed for direct-to-film apparel and specialty printing. The range includes CMYK, orange, green, and white, with formulations designed for selected low-viscosity piezoelectric printheads. Its broader DTF portfolio includes transfer film and jettable adhesive technology.
2. Epson
Epson’s UltraChrome DF inks support its dedicated SureColor DTFilm printing systems. Available in CMYK and white, the inks are supplied in sealed, high-capacity packs. Epson develops its DTF platform around coordinated printer, printhead, and ink technology for professional apparel transfer production.
3. FIREBIRD Ink
FIREBIRD Ink develops and produces DTF inks in-house in the United States. Its CMYK and white formulations serve a range of Epson-printhead-based DTF systems, while its portfolio also includes replacement inks for selected Mimaki and Roland DG printers. Eastern Tech Company is the OEM behind FIREBIRD Ink.
4. ISW / ColorBlast
ISW’s ColorBlast TruDTF inks are U.S.-made, water-based pigment inks for direct-to-film production. ColorBlast describes control of raw-material sourcing and manufacturing as central to its product consistency. The range includes CMYK and white, with a dedicated offering for Mimaki DTF printers.
5. Kao Collins Inc.
Kao Collins manufactures industrial inkjet inks and develops custom formulations for OEM customers. Its textile ink portfolio includes water-based pigment and dye-sublimation technologies for natural and synthetic materials. The company brings ink formulation and printhead expertise to textile printing projects, with application-specific requirements addressed through direct consultation.
6. Kodak
Kodak offers the KODACOLOR Film-to-Fabric system, combining inks, film, and adhesive powder for DTF transfer production. The system supports applications across cotton, synthetics, and blended fabrics. Kodak identifies Rochester, New York, as the manufacturing location for its KODACOLOR products.
7. Mimaki
Mimaki develops PHT50 heat transfer pigment inks specifically for direct-to-film printing. Available in CMYK and white, the inks use degassed aluminum packaging designed to support stable ink delivery. PHT50 is part of Mimaki’s coordinated DTF printing platform and holds OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certification.
8. Nur Ink Innovations
Nur Ink Innovations develops water-based pigment inks specifically for DTF printing. Its formulations accommodate multiple printhead models, including the Epson i3200. The company highlights compatibility with conventional DTF films and powders, hot- and cold-peel applications, and wash resistance among the characteristics of its DTF ink technology.
9. Prism Inks
Prism Inks manufactures water-based pigment DTF inks in the United States for desktop and professional printing systems. Its portfolio includes formulations for different printhead technologies and production requirements. Prism also explicitly offers OEM branding, making it a relevant contact for businesses exploring ink supply under their own brand.
10. Roland DG
Roland DG supplies dedicated pigment inks for its DTF printing systems, including S-PG2 inks for the VersaSTUDIO BY-20. The company describes the formulation as providing increased white density, improved ink flow, and faster drying than its previous formulation. These inks form part of Roland DG’s integrated apparel transfer workflow.
11. STS Inks
STS Inks is a U.S.-based manufacturer producing inks for DTF and other digital printing applications. Founded in 1999, the company supplies dedicated direct-to-film inks internationally. Its DTF offering sits within a broader portfolio of printing inks, equipment, and production consumables.
12. Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical manufactures Xennia Jade DTF pigment inks, combining CMYK colors with high-opacity white for apparel transfer applications. Drawing on the company’s pigment dispersion and formulation expertise, the range is designed around ink stability, color strength, and transfer durability, including graphics applied to dark garments.
Evaluating DTF Ink Options
Ink selection should account for the complete production process: printer compatibility, white-ink handling, film and powder performance, curing conditions, and finished-garment requirements. Request technical documentation and evaluate sample transfers for color, coverage, stretch, feel, and wash performance. Read more in the WIN REPORT.
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