Care guide for personalized textiles: DTF and Flocking

To extend the lifespan of your personalized clothing, a few simple care rules apply. Here are our tips to keep your DTF prints and flocking looking like new for as long as possible.

Mistakes That Damage a Textile Print

• High-temperature washing (above 40°C) → prematurely degrades the print
• High-temperature tumble drying → can cause DTF or flocking to peel
• Ironing directly on the print → burns or deforms the marking
• Washing right-side out → mechanical friction that wears down the design
• Bleach or aggressive detergents → alter colors

Specific Care Instructions for DTF

• ✅ Wash at maximum 40°C inside out
• ✅ Use a delicate program
• ✅ Air dry or tumble dry on low temperature
• ✅ If you must iron, do it inside out without steam on the printed area
• ❌ No chlorine or bleach
• ❌ No dry cleaning

Specific Care Instructions for Flocking

• ✅ Wash at maximum 40°C inside out
• ✅ Avoid tumble dryer temperatures above 60°C
• ✅ Iron inside out or with a protective cloth between the iron and the flocking
• ❌ No scratching or abrasive rubbing on the flocked area

Actual Lifespan of Prints

With proper care:

• DTF: 50+ washes at 40°C without notable deterioration. Estimated lifespan 2-4 years depending on frequency of use
• Flocking: Very resistant, can last 5+ years with proper care. Quality flex vinyl withstands repeated washing