Kornit doesn’t do DTF. Instead, its Polar printer uses advanced white ink chemistry to achieve DTF-like opacity directly on dark garments eliminating film, powder, and curing in one seamless process. The result is faster, cleaner, and more automated, but at a cost that puts it out of reach for all but the largest brands. It’s not DTF, but for those who can afford it, it might be the future.
Expect a spend in the 120,000+ bracket, excluding ongoing consumables like film, powder, and ink.
Kornit Polar with DTF Simulation occupies a practical slot in Industrial DTG with DTF-Like Output: focus on aligning volume, maintenance comfort, and RIP workflow maturity before scaling further.
Yes. It ships as a dedicated DTF unit—no donor photo printer mods, no DIY ink routing, just standard setup and calibration.
Kornit Polar with DTF Simulation fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.
Kornit Polar with DTF Simulation fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.
Kornit Polar with DTF Simulation is commonly deployed by High-end fashion brands, Automated production lines. Align print volume projections with maintenance discipline before scaling.
Upside: True one-step process, No film or powder | Watchouts: Extremely high cost, Not actual DTF. Weigh these against your average daily transfer volume.
Kornit Polar with DTF Simulation fits into the DTF space as a practical option: match its strengths to your volume, keep consumables consistent, and validate color workflow early to avoid reprints.