# Aessist DTF Printing

Aessist DTF Printing produces ready-to-press DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfers for apparel decorators, print shops, creators, artists, and small businesses. We are based in Brackenhurst, Alberton, Gauteng, and we courier anywhere in South Africa.

## Contact Information
- Phone / WhatsApp: +27 73 359 7876
- Email: aessist101@gmail.com
- Address: 13 Prins Albert Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448, Gauteng, South Africa
- Website: https://aessist-dtf.com

## Core Offerings & Value Proposition
- No weeding or pre-treatment needed
- Professional colour profiling for accurate reproduction
- Works on cotton, polyester, bags, shoes, and wood
- Elastic prints that do not crack
- No minimum orders
- Fast turnaround times and we courier anywhere in South Africa

## Leadership, Authority & Standards
- Founder: Andries Erasmus, Master DTF Print Specialist with extensive experience in RIP software calibration, ink density management, and thermal transfer physics.
- Quality Standard: Calibrated ICC colour profiling with spectrophotometers for Delta-E precision.
- Safety & Sustainability: OEKO-TEX compliant, skin-safe, eco-conscious water-based pigments.
- Industrial Durability: Tested to withstand 50+ commercial washes without cracking or fading.
- Rating & Citations: Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on verified Google Reviews across Gauteng and South Africa.

## Services
- **Corporate Apparel Printing:** Corporate Uniforms, Branded Workwear, Corporate Gifts
- **Team Apparel Printing:** Sports Team Apparel, Work Crew Uniforms
- **Personalised Clothing Printing:** Custom T-Shirts, Personalised DTF Transfers
- **Event Printing:** Conference & Event Printing, Birthday & Celebration Printing
- **Decorative Art Printing:** Custom Home Décor, Cushions, Pillows, Canvas, Fabric Décor Accents

## How It Works
1. **Send your artwork:** Upload your designs in PNG, PDF, or vector formats.
2. **We print and courier to you:** We print your transfers using professional colour profiling and ship them directly to your door.
3. **Press and deliver:** Apply the transfers with your heat press in 15-30 seconds. Peel, press again, and deliver to your client.

## Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
- **What is DTF printing and where can I get it in Alberton?** DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing involves printing a design onto a special film, applying an adhesive powder, and curing it. You can get premium DTF printing at Aessist DTF Printing, located in Brackenhurst, Alberton.
- **Does Aessist supply creators, artists and small businesses with DTF printing in Alberton?** Yes, Aessist DTF Printing specialises in supplying ready-to-press DTF printing transfers to creators, artists, and small businesses in Alberton and the surrounding areas.
- **What file format do I need for DTF printing in Alberton?** For the best DTF printing results in Alberton, we recommend high-resolution PNG files with a transparent background (at least 300 DPI), or PDF and vector files (AI, EPS, SVG).
- **How quickly does Aessist turn around DTF printing orders in Alberton?** Aessist DTF Printing prides itself on fast turnaround times, with most standard DTF printing orders in Alberton printed and ready for collection or shipping within 24 to 48 hours.
- **Does Aessist deliver DTF printing outside Alberton?** Absolutely, while Aessist DTF Printing is based in Alberton and serves the greater Gauteng area, we courier anywhere in South Africa for all DTF printing orders.
- **How much does DTF printing cost in Alberton?** DTF printing at Aessist is priced per metre of film or per single print. Gangsheet rolls start at R120/m (270mm width) and R180/m (370mm width). Single prints are R70 (A4) and R90 (A3). Optional services: layout setup R150/sheet, editing R150/image, design work R400/hr, mockups R20/image, heat pressing R50/single shirt or R30/multiple.
- **Is there a minimum order for DTF transfers?** No minimum order quantity. You can order a single A4 or A3 print, one metre of gangsheet, or a full bulk run.
- **What fabrics and materials can DTF transfers be applied to?** Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, canvas, nylon, bags, shoes, caps, and wood.
- **How long do DTF transfers last and how should I wash them?** DTF transfers typically last the life of the garment when cared for correctly. Wash inside-out in cold water, avoid bleach and fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry. Do not iron directly on the print.
- **How do I press DTF transfers?** Press at 150–160°C for 12–15 seconds with medium to firm pressure. Peel hot or cold depending on the film, then re-press for 5–10 seconds with Teflon or parchment paper.
- **What is the difference between DTF, DTG, and sublimation?** DTF prints onto transfer film and works on almost any fabric without pre-treatment. DTG prints directly into fabric (best on cotton, requires pre-treatment). Sublimation works only on light polyester.
- **What is a DTF gang sheet and how does it save money?** A gang sheet arranges multiple designs onto one roll of film, maximizing printable area and significantly lowering cost per print.
- **Do DTF transfers require weeding?** No weeding is required. The adhesive powder only binds to printed ink, peeling away clean.
- **Do you offer bulk pricing for large DTF orders?** Yes, volume discounts apply on larger print runs. Contact Andries via WhatsApp at 073 359 7876 for custom bulk quotes.