Product Overview
STS TPU Black Powder is a professional-grade polyurethane hot-melt adhesive powder designed specifically for Direct-to-Film printing applications. Engineered for exceptional bonding, flexibility, and durability, this black adhesive powder provides an ideal solution for decorators producing transfers on dark garments, black apparel, polyester fabrics, and poly-blend materials.
Unlike traditional white DTF powders, the black formulation helps minimize visible transfer edges on dark garments while maintaining the same reliable adhesion and soft hand feel expected from premium TPU powders.
Black DTF powder is especially beneficial when decorating black shirts, dark apparel, and lower-quality polyester garments where white powder can sometimes become visible around transfer edges. The black adhesive blends naturally into dark substrates, creating a cleaner, more professional finished appearance.
It is also an excellent choice for polyester and poly-blend garments where dye migration can be a concern.
Manufactured from high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), this powder delivers excellent bonding strength while maintaining the flexibility required for modern apparel decoration. Finished transfers remain soft, durable, and resistant to cracking during normal wear and washing.
The result is a professional-quality transfer that maintains its appearance over time while providing excellent wearer comfort.
STS TPU Black Powder features a low melting point of approximately 225°F, allowing operators to cure transfers efficiently while reducing heat exposure on sensitive fabrics. Typical transfer times range from 15–20 seconds at temperatures between 300–325°F.
This lower curing profile can help reduce the risk of heat-related garment issues while supporting consistent production workflows.
STS TPU Black Powder is engineered to work seamlessly with STS DTF inks, films, and production systems. Its fine particle size promotes smooth application, even powder coverage, and dependable transfer performance across a wide range of production environments.
Whether you're producing custom apparel, team uniforms, fashion garments, or contract transfer orders, this powder helps deliver consistent and repeatable results.
This product is supplied as a 1kg bag. Some manufacturer literature may reference alternate packaging descriptions, but the product sold through USCutter is packaged as a 1kg bag of TPU Black Powder.
STS TPU Black Powder offers the same excellent adhesion, flexibility, and durability found in premium white TPU powders while providing distinct advantages on dark garments and polyester fabrics. Its black formulation helps create cleaner-looking transfers on dark apparel while maintaining reliable production performance and wash durability.
For decorators producing large volumes of black apparel, athletic wear, and dark polyester garments, black TPU powder can provide a noticeable improvement in finished transfer appearance.
USCutter offers professional DTF printers, inks, powders, films, and production supplies backed by knowledgeable technical support and industry expertise. Whether you're launching a DTF business or expanding an established production operation, USCutter provides the products, supplies, and support needed for long-term success.