Superior Materials Engineering: The A-SUB Product Advantage
What separates premium DTF materials from budget alternatives? The answer lies in precise engineering, quality control, and manufacturing excellence that A-SUB has perfected over years of research and development. Their product lineup represents the pinnacle of DTF film technology, delivering consistent performance that professionals worldwide depend on.
Technical Specifications: A-SUB DTF Film Products
Base Material Excellence
A-SUB’s foundation begins with European double-sided matte-coated paper, selected for uniform thickness and minimal flexibility variations. This premium base material undergoes rigorous quality inspection, ensuring only papers meeting strict dimensional tolerances proceed to the coating process.
The base paper specifications include water resistance properties that prevent moisture absorption during storage and handling. Surface quality standards prohibit any stains, holes, or imperfections that could compromise print quality or transfer performance.
Advanced Coating Technology
A-SUB operates 20 dedicated coating production lines, each calibrated to maintain precise coating consistency. The dtf film coating process achieves 25% solid content levels with coating weights reaching 88 g/m² – specifications that ensure optimal ink absorption and release characteristics.
Quality control during coating involves continuous monitoring and random sampling to ensure consistency and accuracy. Each production run undergoes inspection for coating uniformity, thickness consistency, and adhesion properties, which directly impact the final transfer quality.
Precision Cutting and Finishing
A-SUB’s cutting operations utilize 4 rewinding machines, 3 vertical and horizontal cutting systems, and 2 fine cutting machines to achieve dimensional accuracy within ±1mm tolerances. Diagonal measurements maintain ±0.5mm precision, ensuring perfect printer feed and registration.
Edge quality standards eliminate paper curl and maintain consistent grain direction throughout each sheet. These specifications prove critical for automated feeding systems and high-speed production environments.
Product Performance Characteristics
Ink Compatibility and Absorption
A-SUB’s DTF film is compatible only with water-based DTF pigment inks (CMYK + White). It is not compatible with sublimation, dye-based, standard pigment, eco-solvent/solvent/latex, or unconverted DTG inks. The coating formulation provides optimal ink absorption rates that prevent bleeding while maintaining color vibrancy and edge definition.
Drying characteristics are engineered for consistent results across varying environmental conditions. The film’s surface properties ensure even ink distribution while preventing over-absorption that could dull colors or cause print defects.
Transfer Release Properties
Heat activation temperatures for A-SUB films range from 320-340°F, with optimal results achieved within this narrow window. The release layer engineering ensures clean separation from printed designs while leaving no residue on transfer materials.
Cooling behavior remains consistent across different fabric types and transfer pressures. This predictable performance eliminates guesswork and reduces waste from failed transfers that plague operations using inferior materials.
Specialty Product Line: Glitter Film Innovation
Advanced Particle Technology
A-SUB’s dtf glitter film incorporates precisely engineered reflective particles distributed evenly throughout the coating matrix. Particle size distribution remains consistent within narrow tolerances, ensuring uniform sparkle density across the entire design area.
The particle encapsulation technology prevents premature release while maintaining the flexibility needed for comfortable garment wear. This engineering achievement allows glitter effects to survive multiple wash cycles without significant sparkle loss.
Enhanced Durability Features
Glitter film products undergo additional testing for wash durability, stretch resistance, and color fastness. These products meet or exceed standard DTF film performance while providing unique visual effects that command premium pricing.
Heat transfer parameters for glitter films require slight adjustments from standard products, with recommended temperatures and timing specifically optimized for particle retention and visual impact.
Quality Assurance Systems
Manufacturing Standards
A-SUB maintains ISO-compliant quality management systems throughout its production facilities. Raw material inspection protocols ensure only approved suppliers provide base papers meeting their stringent specifications.
In-process quality control includes coating weight monitoring, thickness measurement, and visual inspection at multiple production stages. Final product testing verifies performance characteristics before packaging and shipment.
Batch Consistency Protocols
Each production batch receives unique identification codes that enable complete traceability from raw materials through final delivery. This system ensures consistency between orders while enabling rapid response to any quality concerns.
Statistical process control monitors key parameters continuously, triggering immediate corrective action when measurements approach specification limits. This proactive approach prevents quality deviations rather than correcting them after occurrence.
Product Packaging and Storage
Protective Packaging Systems
A-SUB products arrive in moisture-resistant packaging designed to maintain quality during shipping and storage. Packaging materials prevent humidity exposure while protecting film surfaces from contamination or damage.
Storage recommendations include temperature and humidity guidelines that preserve product performance characteristics. Proper storage conditions extend shelf life while ensuring consistent performance throughout the product’s usable period.
Inventory Management Support
Product labeling includes batch codes, manufacturing dates, and storage recommendations that support effective inventory rotation. Clear identification prevents the use of expired materials while ensuring first-in, first-out inventory management.
Customer Support and Technical Resources
Application Guidelines
A-SUB provides comprehensive application guides specific to each product type, including recommended printer settings, heat press parameters, and troubleshooting procedures. These resources eliminate trial-
and error processes that waste materials and time.
Technical support staff possess detailed product knowledge and real-world application experience, enabling practical solutions to customer challenges. Their expertise helps customers optimize results while maximizing material efficiency.
Product Availability and Ordering
Size Options and Formats
A-SUB products are available in multiple size formats to accommodate different printer types and production requirements. Standard sizes include A3, A4, and roll formats that integrate seamlessly with popular DTF printer models.
Custom sizing options support specialized applications or unique printer configurations. Lead times for custom products remain competitive while maintaining the same quality standards as standard offerings.
Innovation and Development
A-SUB’s research and development team continuously explores new coating formulations, base materials, and specialty effects that expand creative possibilities while maintaining proven reliability. This commitment to innovation ensures their products remain at the forefront of DTF technology advancement.
Discover the technical excellence that sets A-SUB apart from competitors. Experience precision-engineered DTF materials at A-sub and see why professionals choose quality over price.