Gator Pint Supply A3+ DTF printer starter bundle

New A3+ DTF Starter Bundle: Instant Hot Peel Film, DTF Powder, Ink & Essential Supplies

Getting started with direct-to-film printing is easier when the essential consumables are already matched together. Our new A3+ DTF Starter Bundle gives new and growing print shops a convenient way to stock the core supplies needed for DTF production, including A3+ instant hot peel DTF film, DTF adhesive powder, CMYK + white DTF ink, cleaning solution, and maintenance swabs.

Whether you are setting up a new desktop DTF printer, converting a compatible printer for DTF production, testing DTF printing alongside an existing garment business, or simply looking for an easier way to restock essential consumables, this DTF film, powder, and ink bundle provides a practical starting point.

For larger production environments, Gator Print Supply also offers 13-inch and 24-inch hot peel double matte DTF film rolls for commercial and roll-fed DTF printers.

What's Included in the A3+ DTF Starter Bundle?

A successful DTF workflow depends on more than just the printer. Film, ink, adhesive powder, and routine maintenance all contribute to transfer quality and production reliability.

Our A3+ DTF starter kit includes:

  • 100 A3+ instant hot peel double matte DTF film sheets

  • 1 KG of Super Soft DTF adhesive powder

  • Ink Bank 5602 CMYK + white DTF ink set

  • 2-in-1 wet capping and cleaning solution

  • 50 foam-tip cleaning swabs

Together, these products provide many of the essential consumables needed to begin producing DTF transfers or replenish a smaller DTF printing setup.

A3+ Instant Hot Peel DTF Film Sheets

The bundle includes A3+ DTF film sheets, a popular format for desktop and sheet-fed printing systems.

A3+ sheets measure approximately 13 × 19 inches, providing more printable area than standard A3 film while remaining manageable for smaller-format printers.

The included instant hot peel DTF film is designed to allow the carrier film to be peeled shortly after heat pressing when the proper transfer settings are used. For production environments, this can help reduce the time spent waiting for transfers to cool before removing the film.

The double matte surface also helps provide stable handling and feeding during the printing process.

A3+ DTF film can be a good option for:

  • Desktop DTF printers

  • Sheet-fed DTF printing systems

  • Compatible converted Epson printers

  • Small and growing custom apparel shops

  • Testing new DTF designs

  • Short production runs

  • Print shops that do not yet need roll-fed film

A3+ sheets may also be used with compatible DTG printers that support DTF or DTF film printing workflows, giving some existing DTG print shops another way to produce transfer-based apparel.

Always verify that your specific printer, ink configuration, and RIP software support the intended DTF or DTF film workflow.

Super Soft DTF Adhesive Powder

DTF adhesive powder plays a critical role in bonding the printed transfer to the garment.

After the image is printed onto DTF film, DTF hot melt powder is applied to the wet ink. Excess powder is removed, and the remaining adhesive is cured before the transfer is heat pressed onto the garment.

The bundle includes 1 KG of Super Soft DTF powder, giving print shops enough material to begin testing and producing transfers without having to purchase powder separately.

Choosing the right DTF powder can affect several characteristics of the finished transfer, including:

  • Adhesion

  • Flexibility

  • Wash durability

  • Transfer thickness

  • Hand feel

Using the proper amount of adhesive powder is also important. Too much powder can contribute to a thicker transfer, while insufficient powder may result in poor adhesion.

Ink Bank 5602 CMYK + White DTF Ink

Ink quality is another major part of consistent DTF printing.

The Ink Bank 5602 DTF ink set included with the starter bundle provides CMYK color inks along with white DTF ink for producing the under base required for most garment transfers.

A typical DTF printing workflow prints the color image first, followed by a layer of white ink. That white layer helps create opacity and ensures that colors remain vibrant when transferred onto dark garments.

Reliable DTF ink should support:

  • Strong color reproduction

  • Consistent ink flow

  • High-opacity white coverage

  • Smooth gradients

  • Reliable transfer production

White ink requires additional care because the pigments can settle over time. Maintaining proper circulation, agitation, and printer maintenance is especially important in a DTF printing environment.

Cleaning Solution and Maintenance Swabs

Maintenance is one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—parts of DTF printing.

Because DTF printers use pigment-based inks and significant amounts of white ink, routine cleaning helps reduce the risk of dried ink, buildup, and clogged nozzles.

The starter bundle includes 2-in-1 wet capping and cleaning solution along with 50 foam-tip cleaning swabs for routine printer maintenance.

Depending on your printer, these supplies may be useful for cleaning areas such as:

  • Capping stations

  • Wiper blades

  • Printhead surroundings

  • Maintenance areas

  • Ink residue and buildup

Always follow the maintenance procedures recommended for your specific printer and printhead.

Why Choose an A3+ DTF Starter Kit?

One of the biggest advantages of an A3+ DTF starter bundle is simplicity.

Instead of purchasing DTF film, powder, ink, and cleaning supplies individually, the bundle gives you the core consumables needed to build or replenish a DTF workflow in one package.

It can be especially useful for businesses that are:

  • Starting DTF printing for the first time

  • Expanding from vinyl or sublimation

  • Adding DTF transfers to an existing apparel business

  • Testing a compatible DTG-to-DTF workflow

  • Operating an A3 or A3+ desktop printer

  • Looking for a convenient DTF consumables starter kit

DTF printing allows apparel decorators to produce full-color transfers without many of the restrictions associated with other decoration methods.

Once printed and cured, DTF transfers can be applied to many common fabrics and garment types using a heat press.

A3+ DTF Film Sheets vs. DTF Film Rolls

A3+ sheets are a convenient solution for smaller printers, but production requirements often change as a print shop grows.

For higher-volume operations, a DTF film roll can provide a more efficient workflow.

Sheet-fed A3+ film is useful when:

  • Production volume is moderate

  • Individual jobs are relatively small

  • The printer is designed for sheet feeding

  • Space is limited

  • You are starting or testing DTF production

Roll-fed film is generally better suited for:

  • Commercial DTF printers

  • Automated powder shaker systems

  • High-volume transfer production

  • Gang sheet production

  • Continuous printing

  • Larger print shops

For businesses that move beyond A3+ production, Gator Print Supply offers larger DTF film formats to support the next stage of growth.

13-Inch Hot Peel Double Matte DTF Film Rolls

Our 13-inch DTF film rolls provide a natural step up for shops moving from individual A3+ sheets to roll-fed printing.

A 13-inch DTF roll can work well with compatible smaller commercial DTF printers while still providing many of the production advantages of roll media.

Using continuous film can reduce the need to repeatedly load individual sheets and can make gang-sheet production more efficient.

For shops running compatible 13-inch printers, 13-inch hot peel double matte DTF film provides a practical solution for increased production without immediately moving into a full-size 24-inch system.

24-Inch Hot Peel Double Matte DTF Film for Commercial Printers

Larger DTF print shops commonly use 24-inch DTF printers for continuous commercial production.

For those systems, we also offer 24-inch hot peel double matte DTF film rolls designed for larger roll-fed printers and production environments.

A wider DTF film roll allows businesses to:

  • Print larger gang sheets

  • Produce more transfers per print run

  • Improve workflow efficiency

  • Reduce media loading

  • Support higher order volumes

  • Integrate with commercial powder shaker and curing systems

For an apparel business experiencing increased transfer volume, moving from A3+ sheets to a 24-inch DTF film roll can be an important step toward higher production capacity.

Building a DTF Supply System That Can Grow With Your Business

Many print shops begin with smaller equipment before investing in commercial DTF production.

An A3+ DTF starter kit provides an accessible way to begin working with DTF film, powder, ink, and printer maintenance supplies without immediately purchasing large quantities of every consumable.

As production increases, the same shop may eventually move toward:

A3+ DTF film sheets → 13-inch DTF film rolls → 24-inch commercial DTF film rolls.

This makes it easier to scale your DTF operation while continuing to use familiar types of consumables.

Gator Print Supply carries DTF supplies for both small-format and commercial production, including DTF film sheets, instant hot peel DTF film, DTF film rolls, DTF adhesive powder, DTF ink, cleaning solutions, and other essential DTF printing supplies.

Start With the Supplies You Need for DTF Printing

A dependable DTF workflow starts with compatible supplies and consistent maintenance.

Our new A3+ DTF Starter Bundle combines instant hot peel DTF film sheets, Super Soft DTF adhesive powder, Ink Bank CMYK + white DTF ink, cleaning solution, and maintenance swabs into one convenient package for new and growing DTF print shops.

For businesses operating larger printers, our 13-inch and 24-inch hot peel double matte DTF film rolls provide additional options for commercial and higher-volume production.

Whether you're starting with A3+ DTF sheets or operating a full commercial DTF printing system, choosing the right film, ink, powder, and maintenance products can help create a more consistent and efficient production workflow.

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