When it comes to branding apparel and fabric items, Colourflex and DigiFlex Transfers are two of our most popular options.
Both deliver full-colour, durable, professional results. Depending on your order size and whether you need personalisation, one method will be the clear winner.
What is a Colourflex Transfer?
Colourflex Transfers use a CMYK + White digital print process to create crisp, full-colour designs that are heat-applied to fabric.
They’re ideal for high-quality, complex artwork that needs to last, wash after wash.
✅ Advantages
- Perfect for detailed or multi-colour artwork, including gradients and fine detail.
- Vibrant, high-definition matte finish that works on a wide range of fabrics.
- Eco-friendly water-based inks and a soft-touch feel.
- Durable and flexible, staying smooth and crack-free through washing and wear.
- Self-weeding technology means no unwanted edges or residue.
- Single setup cost, regardless of the number of colours.
⚠️ Limitations
- Metallic and neon/fluorescent colours can’t be reproduced.
- A fine glue edge may sometimes be visible.
- No personalisation – all garments must have identical artwork.
- Minimum detail: 1 mm.
What is a DigiFlex Transfer?
DigiFlex Transfers use Direct to Film (DTF) technology to print full-colour artwork directly onto film, which is then heat-applied to your garment.
This new process unlocks personalisation and variable data, making it perfect for short runs or one-off customisation.
✅ Advantages
- Add personalisation: easily include names, numbers, or other variable data.
- Cost-effective for smaller orders, with a lower setup fee.
- Durable and flexible, moving naturally with the fabric and machine washable without cracking or peeling.
- Eco-friendly water-based inks.
⚠️ Limitations
- Metallic and neon/fluorescent colours can’t be reproduced.
- Minimum recommended detail: 1 mm.
Colourflex vs DigiFlex: The Key Differences
| Feature | DigiFlex Transfer | Colourflex Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Full-colour printing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalisation | ✅ | ❌ |
| Best for quantities | Under 50 units | Over 50 units |
If you’re doing short runs or personalised apparel, DigiFlex is the most cost-effective option.
For larger uniform orders or complex artwork that doesn’t require personalisation, Colourflex is your best choice.
Which Should You Choose?
Both methods offer a professional finish that holds up to washing and wear. The right choice comes down to your project needs:
- Choose DigiFlex if you need names, numbers, or small-batch branding (under 50 units).
- Choose Colourflex for larger runs (50 units +) where you want a rich, full-colour design without personalisation.
Artwork Requirements
We will set up the artwork for you and supply an electronic draft to help you visualise what the end result will look like. There are some restrictions we have to take into consideration when setting up your file:
- Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
- Supplied bitmaps must be higher than 300DPI resolution at the actual print size.
- Fonts are advised to be converted to outlines/objects to avoid font conflicts.
Examples of products that can have ColourFlex Transfers
Below are some of the products that can have colourflex transfers. The featured image may not be of this printing method (that’s because many of our items can be branded in different ways).
Examples of products that can have DigiFlex Transfers
Below are some of the products that can have digiflex transfers. The featured image may not be of this printing method (that’s because many of our items can be branded in different ways).
Learn about the advantages and limitations of each branding option we offer, view the full range here.
Let’s Brand It Right
Not sure which process to pick? Our team can help you weigh up your design, fabric type, and budget to recommend the perfect option.