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Tattoos & Transfer Labels
DTF UV Multi-Colour Transfer Labels
Full-colour UV DTF transfers that apply to glass, metal, plastic and wood by hand — no heat, no press.
Full colour No heat needed Hard surfaces
Since 1980Manufacturing in Delhi
ISO 9001:2015Certified quality system
18 ranges71 products
In-houseTooling & die-making
Overview
UV DTF is the most useful thing to reach small-run product decoration in years. The design is printed in full colour with a white underbase, cured, and supplied between a backing and a transfer film. You peel, press it onto the item by hand and lift the film away — no heat press, no curing oven, no minimum of a thousand pieces. The result sits on the surface with a slight raised texture and a durability that printed vinyl does not match, which makes it the practical answer for glassware, tins, bottles, casings and gift items in quantities a screen-printing setup could never justify.
Key points
- Full colour with a white underbase, so colours read on dark items
- Applied by hand — no heat press or curing equipment needed
- Bonds to glass, metal, plastic, ceramic and wood
- Raised, textured finish more durable than printed vinyl
- Economical at short runs where screen printing is not viable
Specification
Technical detail
Standard capabilities for this product. Anything outside this list is usually still possible — ask us.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Process | UV-cured direct-to-film transfer, applied by hand |
| Colour | Full CMYK process with white underbase; spot colours on request |
| Substrates | Glass, ceramic, metal, rigid plastic, wood, leather, painted surfaces |
| Not suitable for | Fabric and other flexible textiles |
| Application | Peel backing, press onto the item, remove transfer film — no heat |
| Finish | Slightly raised, textured surface; gloss or matt |
| Durability | Water and scratch resistant; suitable for hand washing |
| Shapes | Kiss-cut to any profile, singles or multi-image sheets |
| Run lengths | Economical from short runs upwards |
Made to order. Sizes, shapes, materials and quantities are quoted per job. Send your drawing or a sample of the surface and we will confirm what will work.
Where it is used
Common applications for the tattoos & transfer labels range.
- Event, festival and sports promotions
- Brand marks on appliances, fittings and instruments
- Glassware, tins, bottles and gift items
- Ceramic, glass and enamelware decoration
- Scale models, instrument dials and toys
- Short-run product decoration where screen printing is not viable
Artwork and ordering
Send print-ready artwork as PDF, AI, EPS or CDR with 3 mm bleed and fonts converted to outlines. If you do not have artwork we can set it from your logo and copy. We proof digitally for your approval before any plate or die is cut.
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Questions
DTF UV Multi-Colour Transfer Labels — questions we are asked
What material is used for DTF UV Multi-Colour Transfer Labels?
Glass, ceramic, metal, rigid plastic, wood, leather, painted surfaces. We specify the material against the job it actually has to do rather than supplying a single default — tell us the application and the conditions it will see, and we will confirm the build.
Can DTF UV Multi-Colour Transfer Labels be made in a custom size or shape?
Yes. Cutting tools are made on our own premises, so a custom die profile is a matter of days rather than a wait on an outside toolmaker. Send the dimensions, a drawing or a sample of the container and we will confirm the tooling and quote it.
What is the minimum order quantity for DTF UV Multi-Colour Transfer Labels?
Quantities are quoted per job rather than fixed, because the economics change with the size, the number of colours and the material. Tell us the run size you have in mind and we will tell you honestly whether it is viable and what it costs.
How do I supply artwork?
Print-ready PDF, AI, EPS or CDR with 3 mm bleed and fonts converted to outlines. If you do not have artwork we can set it from your logo and copy. Nothing goes to plate or die until you have approved a digital proof.
Need a label built for your product?
Send us the size, the material and the surface it goes on. We will quote with a lead time, and make a sample before you commit to a production run.