TEXINTEL LIVE INTERVIEW - DuPont Artistri Unveils Jetable Adhesive: A Powder-Free Breakthrough for DTF Printing

In this exclusive interview from Printwear & Promotion Live in Birmingham, Debbie McKeegan speaks with Rob Simpson, General Manager for DuPont Artistri Digital Printing Solutions, about the launch of DuPont’s new jettable adhesive technology for DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing.

Rob explains how this jettable adhesive replaces traditional powder in the DTF process, delivering a cleaner workflow and opening up new creative and technical possibilities for apparel decorators. DuPont has developed a solution that not only simplifies production but also enables smoother gradients, fade-outs, and more precise control of ink layers.

This global innovation follows announcements at Printing United (USA) and an official US launch in Long Beach, California, with Resolute becoming the first OEM to bring the technology to market in the UK. The conversation highlights the importance of strong industry partnerships in keeping pace with the rapidly evolving textile and apparel decoration market.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Launch in the UK
    DuPont’s jettable adhesive for DTF launch with Resolute at Printwear & Promotion Live in Birmingham, making Resolute the first OEM to bring it to market in the UK.

  • Goodbye Powder in DTF Printing
    The new technology is designed to replace traditional powder in the DTF process, simplifying production and improving consistency by using a jettable adhesive fluid instead.

  • New Creative Possibilities (Gradients & Fade-Outs)
    Because the adhesive is jetted rather than applied as powder, printers gain finer control of ink and adhesive layers, enabling better graduated tones, smooth fade-outs, and more sophisticated design effects.

  • Partnerships Drive Innovation in a Fast-Moving Market
    Rob emphasises that the apparel decoration and textile markets move very fast, and that strong partnerships between technology providers, OEMs, and customers are essential to keep up with evolving market needs and applications.



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