If you're starting or expanding a DTF printing business, the printer is only one part of the investment.
You also need DTF ink, transfer film, hot-melt powder, maintenance supplies and, depending on your setup, curing and heat-press equipment.
That creates an important purchasing question:
Should you buy DTF supplies separately, or choose a DTF bundle deal?
DTF Gears now offers four dedicated DTF supply bundles combining ink, powder and film in different configurations. The lineup includes Eco-P-12, Eco-P-13, Premium-P-13 and Premium-P-24, giving users different film-width and ink options.
This guide explains how to compare the two purchasing approaches, what each DTF Gears bundle includes, and what to check before placing your order.
Quick Answer: DTF Bundle or Separate Supplies?
There isn't one purchasing method that works for every DTF printer or business.
Buying supplies separately gives you more flexibility over brands, quantities and specifications.
A bundle simplifies the purchasing process by putting the major consumables together.
The key is to compare equivalent quantities and specifications.
For example, don't compare a 100m roll against a smaller film pack simply because the smaller package has a lower price.
Instead, compare:
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Total ink volume
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Ink type
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Powder quantity
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Film width
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Film length
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Shipping
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Printer compatibility
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Maintenance requirements
For a broader explanation of bundled DTF consumables, see DTF Gears' DTF Supplies Bundles: Ink + Powder + Film in One Order.
DTF Gears' 4 New DTF Supply Bundles
DTF Gears currently offers four dedicated configurations:
| Bundle | Ink configuration | Film | Powder | Listed price |
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| Eco-P-12 | Eco CMYKW | 12" × 100m | 1kg | $249.99 |
| Eco-P-13 | Eco CMYKW | 13" × 100m | 1kg | $269.99 |
| Premium-P-13 | Premium CMYKW | 13" × 100m | 1kg | $324.99 |
| Premium-P-24 | Premium CMYKW | 24" × 100m | 1kg | $359.99 |
The exact current contents and pricing should always be confirmed on the individual product pages before purchasing.
1. Eco DTF Bundle — 12-Inch Film
The Eco-P-12 is the entry configuration in the current DTF Gears bundle lineup.
Includes
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5 × 1L Eco DTF pigment inks
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CMYK + White
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1kg DTF hot-melt powder
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12" × 100m DTF film
Current listed price: $249.99
This configuration gives a printer operator the three major consumables in one purchase:
Ink + Powder + Film
Shop the DTF Gears Eco 12-Inch Bundle
The 12-inch width should be matched to a printer that supports that film format.
2. Eco DTF Bundle — 13-Inch Film
The Eco-P-13 keeps the Eco ink configuration while moving to a 13-inch film roll.
Includes
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5 × 1L Eco DTF pigment inks
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CMYK + White
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1kg DTF hot-melt powder
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13" × 100m DTF film
Current listed price: $269.99
Shop the DTF Gears Eco 13-Inch Bundle
This is particularly relevant when your printer workflow is designed around a 13-inch format.
3. Premium DTF Bundle — 13-Inch Film
The Premium-P-13 moves from the Eco configuration to DTF Gears' Premium ink configuration while retaining the 13-inch film width.
Includes
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5 × 1L Premium DTF pigment inks
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CMYK + White
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1kg DTF hot-melt powder
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13" × 100m DTF film
Current listed price: $324.99
Shop the DTF Gears Premium 13-Inch Bundle
This gives businesses another option when they want the Premium ink configuration without moving to the wider 24-inch film.
4. Premium DTF Bundle — 24-Inch Film
The Premium-P-24 is the widest configuration currently offered in the DTF Gears supply-bundle lineup.
Includes
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5 × 1L Premium DTF pigment inks
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CMYK + White
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1kg DTF hot-melt powder
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24" × 100m DTF film
Current listed price: $359.99
Shop the DTF Gears Premium 24-Inch Bundle
The important consideration here is printer compatibility. A wider roll is useful only when your printer and production workflow can actually accommodate it.
What Is Included in a DTF Supply Bundle?
A DTF supply bundle generally combines the three core consumables used in the direct-to-film workflow.
DTF Ink
The printer uses DTF pigment ink to create the design on the transfer film.
The standard configuration uses:
Cyan + Magenta + Yellow + Black + White
White ink acts as the foundation for designs transferred onto darker garments.
DTF Gears also maintains dedicated DTF ink options, so users who prefer to purchase ink separately can compare those supplies with the bundle configurations.
For a deeper explanation of choosing DTF materials, see:
Choosing the Best Materials for DTF: Films, Inks & Powders.
DTF Transfer Film
The printed artwork is produced onto DTF transfer film.
The four DTF Gears bundles currently use different film widths:
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12 inches
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13 inches
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24 inches
The listed bundle configurations use 100m rolls.
Film width matters because it needs to match your printer and production workflow.
Before purchasing a replacement roll, check the maximum supported media width for your printer.
DTF Hot-Melt Powder
After printing, DTF hot-melt powder is applied to the wet ink.
The powder creates the adhesive layer that allows the printed design to bond to the garment after curing and heat pressing.
Each of the four DTF Gears bundles includes 1kg of DTF hot-melt powder according to the current bundle information.
If you want to understand different DTF powder options, the DTF Gears DTF materials guide covers film, ink and powder considerations.
DTF Bundle vs Buying Supplies Separately
Now let's look at the actual purchasing decision.
Buying DTF Supplies Separately
Buying each component individually gives you maximum flexibility.
You can choose:
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Different ink formulations
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Different film brands
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Different film widths
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Different powder types
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Different quantities
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Different suppliers
This can make sense when you already know exactly which consumables work with your printer.
For example, an established print shop might already have a preferred film and powder and only need to replenish ink.
In that situation, purchasing individual products can be more practical than purchasing a predefined bundle.
Buying a DTF Bundle
A DTF supply bundle takes the opposite approach.
Instead of sourcing the main consumables independently, you purchase:
Ink + Powder + Film
together.
This can simplify inventory management and reduce the number of individual products you need to source.
DTF Gears' existing bundle guide specifically positions its four configurations around different supply requirements and printer workflows.
A bundle can be useful when:
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You're starting a DTF operation
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You're replenishing multiple supplies simultaneously
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You want to simplify purchasing
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You already know which configuration fits your printer
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You want to maintain a regular supply inventory
How to Compare Bundle Pricing Properly
This is where many DTF buyers make a mistake.
Don't compare only the final price.
Instead, calculate the equivalent cost of the same quantities.
For example:
Separate purchase
5L DTF ink
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1kg DTF powder
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100m DTF film
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shipping
versus:
Bundle
5L DTF ink
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1kg DTF powder
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100m DTF film
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shipping
Now the comparison is meaningful.
You can also calculate individual component costs.
Ink cost
Total ink cost ÷ total litres
Film cost
Film price ÷ metres
Powder cost
Powder price ÷ kilograms
This allows you to compare different package sizes without confusing a larger package with a lower unit cost.
Eco vs Premium DTF Ink
DTF Gears' four bundles are divided into two main configurations:
Eco
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Eco-P-12
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Eco-P-13
Premium
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Premium-P-13
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Premium-P-24
This gives buyers a choice between the two ink configurations while also allowing them to select different film widths.
The important point is that you're not simply choosing between cheap and expensive.
You're comparing:
Ink configuration + film width + production requirements + total supply volume.
12-Inch vs 13-Inch vs 24-Inch DTF Film
Film width should be determined by your printer.
12-Inch
The Eco-P-12 uses 12-inch film.
This is suitable for compatible narrower-format workflows.
13-Inch
Both the Eco-P-13 and Premium-P-13 use 13-inch film.
This makes 13-inch a particularly important configuration for A3-class DTF workflows.
24-Inch
The Premium-P-24 uses 24-inch film.
This is intended for compatible wider-format DTF workflows.
Do not purchase a wider film simply because the roll is larger.
Your printer must support that media width.
What If You Haven't Bought Your DTF Printer Yet?
This is where you need to think beyond the consumable bundle.
If you're still choosing your printer, first determine:
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Required print width
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Expected production volume
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Ink requirements
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Film compatibility
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Powder-curing method
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Heat-press requirements
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RIP software
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Maintenance requirements
DTF Gears' Best DTF Printer for Beginners guide covers beginner printer configurations and explains what needs to be included beyond the printer itself.
The newer What Is DTF Printing? Costs, Kit & What to Buy in 2027 guide is also useful if you're still building your first DTF setup.
Printer Bundle vs Supply Bundle
These terms are easy to confuse.
A DTF printer bundle can include:
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DTF printer
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Ink
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Film
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Powder
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Oven
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Heat press
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Other equipment
A DTF supply bundle focuses on consumables.
The four products in this article are supply bundles:
Ink + Powder + Film
They are therefore different from complete printer packages.
For example, the Procolored K13 Lite bundle comparison explains how printer bundles can expand from the printer and starter consumables to configurations including an oven and heat press.
Example: Complete DTF Setup
A complete DTF operation can contain several layers.
Printing
Printer + DTF ink + DTF film
Powder application
DTF hot-melt powder
Curing
Oven or curing system
Transfer
Heat press
Production management
RIP software + maintenance supplies
This is why comparing only the printer's advertised price can give an incomplete picture of your actual startup cost.
DTF Starter Kits vs Buying Everything Separately
DTF Gears also has complete starter-kit content that demonstrates another type of bundle.
The ET-8550 DTF Pro Business Starter Kit combines printer-related equipment and supplies into a more complete setup.
There is also a dedicated ET-8550 DTF Kit vs Buying Separate comparison that discusses the difference between a bundled setup and sourcing components individually.
This distinction is important:
Supply bundle:
Ink + Film + Powder
Printer bundle:
Printer + Consumables
Complete production bundle:
Printer + Consumables + Curing + Heat Press + Other equipment
DTF Bundle Buying Checklist
Before ordering any DTF printer bundle deal or supply bundle, check these points.
1. Printer compatibility
Confirm that the ink and film configuration is appropriate for your printer.
2. Film width
Check whether your printer supports:
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12-inch
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13-inch
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24-inch
depending on the bundle you are considering.
3. Ink type
Compare Eco and Premium configurations based on your workflow and requirements.
4. Total quantity
Look at litres, kilograms and metres rather than simply the package name.
5. Shipping
Include shipping in your real cost comparison.
6. Production volume
Estimate how quickly you'll consume:
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Ink
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Film
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Powder
7. Maintenance
Don't forget cleaning and maintenance supplies when calculating your ongoing DTF operating cost.
DTF Gears also publishes a Procolored DTF Printer Maintenance Checklist for ongoing printer care.
DTF Supplies and Materials Guide
If you're unsure whether to buy Eco or Premium ink, or which film and powder configuration makes sense, don't make the decision based solely on the bundle price.
Your materials affect the complete printing workflow.
DTF Gears' Choosing the Best Materials for DTF: Films, Inks & Powders explains the role of film thickness, peel type, ink compatibility and powder characteristics.
This is a useful supporting resource to read before selecting a recurring consumables package.
DTF Software Is Also Part of the Setup
Supplies aren't the only ongoing consideration.
Your DTF workflow may also require RIP software for:
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White-ink management
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Color control
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Print settings
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Job preparation
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Production workflows
If you're comparing complete setups, DTF Gears also has CADlink Digital Factory DTF software content that can help explain the software side of the workflow.
This matters because the cheapest consumables package isn't necessarily the entire cost of operating a DTF production system.
DTF Bundles for Different Business Stages
Your purchasing strategy can also change as your business grows.
Starting out
You may want to minimize the number of separate products you need to research and purchase.
Regular production
You may benefit from keeping standardized quantities of ink, film and powder available.
Higher-volume production
Inventory planning becomes more important because running out of one consumable can interrupt production.
For larger printer systems, DTF Gears also has content covering xTool DTF printer bundles and complete production configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a DTF bundle cheaper than buying supplies separately?
Not automatically.
The correct comparison is based on equivalent ink volume, powder quantity, film length, film width and shipping.
What comes in the DTF Gears supply bundles?
The current four configurations combine DTF ink, 1kg of hot-melt powder and a 100m film roll, with the ink configuration and film width varying between packages.
How much ink is included?
The current bundle configurations use five 1-litre ink bottles, giving a total of 5 litres of ink.
What ink colors are included?
The configurations use CMYK + White.
What film widths are available?
The current four-bundle lineup includes 12-inch, 13-inch and 24-inch configurations.
Do these bundles include a DTF printer?
No. These four products are supply bundles containing the consumables rather than the printer itself.
Can I buy DTF ink, powder and film separately?
Yes. Buying separately gives you more control over the individual products and quantities.
Should I choose Eco or Premium?
Compare the specifications, quantities, film width and your own production requirements before choosing a configuration.
Can I use the 24-inch bundle with any DTF printer?
No. Always verify that your printer supports the required film width and consumable configuration.
Final Takeaway
A DTF printer bundle deal can mean very different things depending on what is included.
For the new DTF Gears supply bundles, the focus is simple:
DTF Ink + Hot-Melt Powder + Transfer Film
The current lineup gives buyers four configurations:
Eco-P-12 → $249.99
Eco-P-13 → $269.99
Premium-P-13 → $324.99
Premium-P-24 → $359.99
Before buying, compare the actual quantities and specifications rather than looking only at the headline price.
Check:
Ink volume → Powder quantity → Film width → Film length → Printer compatibility → Shipping → Production volume
If you are already running a compatible DTF printer and need to replenish several consumables at once, these bundles give you a straightforward way to purchase the core supplies together.
If you're still building your complete DTF setup, start with the printer first, then match the ink, film and powder to the machine and production requirements.
