Kern DG-01 Glitter DTF Film | Embedded Beach Sand Glitter | Roll & Sheet

The glitter is bonded directly into the DG-01 film’s coating layer at the factory, so you don’t need to manually sprinkle decorative glitter powder on top of your design like you would with traditional glitter HTV products. However, you DO still need standard DTF adhesive powder for fabric bonding — the same hot-melt powder you use for any DTF transfer. The “embedded” advantage means the glitter visual is uniform and locked in (no chunky operator-applied glitter), but your overall workflow is standard DTF: print, apply adhesive powder, cure, press, peel.

Three big differences. First, Kern DG-01 has passed a 50-wash durability test — most commodity glitter DTF starts shedding glitter and cracking after 5-15 washes. Second, Kern DG-01’s glitter is factory-embedded in the film coating for a fine, refined “beach sand” texture, while commodity glitter DTF often relies on chunky decorative glitter that produces an uneven, coarse look. Third, Kern DG-01 supports both hot peel and cold peel, while commodity glitter DTF is typically cold peel only. The result: HTV-comparable durability with the workflow flexibility of premium DTF.

Standard DTF heat press settings work: temperature 290–320°F (145–160°C), press time 8–12 seconds, medium pressure. The DG-01 supports both hot peel (peel immediately after pressing) and cold peel (wait 8–10 seconds for the film to cool before peeling). For maximum durability, do a second 5-second press with a parchment cover sheet after peeling. Always test on a sample piece of your specific fabric before running production.

Kern DG-01 is engineered to run on virtually every commercial DTF printer including Brother GTXpro DTF, GTX600, Epson F2270/F570/F2100 in DTF mode, Procolored A3 and wide-format DTF printers, Kingdom DTF, Prestige, Haolic, Punehod, Roland VersaSTUDIO BN-20D, Mimaki TxF150 and TxF300, and any standard 13in, 17in, 24in, or wider DTF printer. Specialty films can have slightly different feed characteristics than standard DTF film, so we recommend running a test sheet before bulk production.

Kern DG-01 works on cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, nylon, lycra/spandex, leather, denim, and most synthetic athletic fabrics. The 50-wash durability test was conducted on standard cotton apparel — durability on other fabrics is comparable but always run a test print before running production on unfamiliar materials.

No. Kern DG-01 is specifically engineered against glitter detachment — that’s the entire reason it exists. The glitter is bonded into the film’s coating layer rather than applied as loose decorative powder, so it stays put through repeated wash cycles. Kern’s official 50-wash test confirms no glitter shedding or pattern degradation. Wash care: turn garment inside out, machine wash cold, no bleach, no fabric softener, hang dry or low tumble dry.

Yes — these are exactly what DG-01 was engineered for. Dance costumes and theatrical apparel get washed constantly during competition season and tour runs, which destroys cheap glitter DTF in just a few weeks. The 50-wash durability test means DG-01 holds up through entire competition seasons without losing its sparkle. The fine “beach sand” glitter also looks more refined under stage lighting than the coarse glitter common in commodity DTF.

Hot peel means you peel the carrier film immediately after pressing while it’s still warm — faster workflow, better for production lines doing lots of transfers. Cold peel means you wait 8–10 seconds for the film to cool before peeling — slightly higher detail retention on fine designs and more forgiving for beginners. Kern DG-01 supports both, so you can match it to your production speed and skill level. Most commodity glitter DTF supports only cold peel.

Yes. Buffalo Imaging is an authorized Kern dealer for the United States. All Kern DG-01 inventory is shipped directly from Kern Fine Materials Co., Ltd. (Korean parent company with manufacturing in Suzhou, China) — not gray-market resellers, not counterfeit clones, not generic glitter DTF rebranded as Kern. If you’re paying for the Kern name and the 50-wash durability test, you should be getting genuine Kern. With Buffalo Imaging, you are.

Yes. Buffalo Imaging offers volume pricing for production DTF print shops, custom apparel businesses, dance studios with in-house printing, and other high-volume professional users buying Kern DTF film at scale. For case-quantity pricing, standing-order discounts, and freight-included shipping options on large orders, contact our team directly. Free shipping on standard orders over $149.

Buffalo Imaging stocks the most popular Kern DTF specialty films alongside the DG-01 Glitter. Currently available: Kern DNH-01 Holographic DTF (embedded holographic effect, peel-resistant — ideal for kids’ clothing and fashion accessories) and Kern DPH-02 Holographic Pyramid DTF (diffuse-reflection pyramid pattern, stunning under stage lights). Each Kern specialty film offers a unique visual effect that commodity DTF film simply cannot produce.