Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing

Benefits of DTG Printing

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Water-based

Environmentally safe water-based pigment inks that are certified by ECO PASSPORT by OKEO-TEX® and CPSIA compliant. Safe for both people and the planet.

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Photo Printing

DTG printing can print at a resolution of 1200 dpi making it the best option for printing actual photos. Perfect for family reunions or promoting corporate events.

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No Prep Costs

DTG printing does not require any set up and can print poor quality images. Without the costs of set up, DTG printing is a good alternative for low quantity orders.

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Color Range

DTG printing uses digital technology to print multi-colored designs in a single pass. As a result, DTG printing is often more cost-effective for businesses that produce small runs.

Traditional DTG Printing

Direct-to-garment printing, or DTG, is a process of printing on textiles using specialized aqueous ink jet technology. DTG printers typically have a platen designed to hold the garment in a fixed position, and the print head jets or sprays the printer inks onto the textile. DTG usually requires that the garment be pre-treated with a PTM, or Pre-treatment machine, allowing for the following: better ink adhesion, more color vibrancy, wash resistance, and improved durability. The PTM also primes the garment for printing and ensures that the colors are properly absorbed by the fabric. Direct to garment printing is a great way to add custom images and designs to clothing and other textiles. The process is relatively quick and easy, and the results are high-quality and long-lasting.

DTG Printing in Action

Photo printing using DTG Printing Technology

Traditional DTG and Direct To Film DTG:

There are some drawbacks to DTG printing. For instance, it is not well suited for larger sized orders or ideal for fabrics like dark polyester. Dark polyester garments, like performance shirts, require extra pretreat chemical and the logo does not print as vibrant as it does on 100% cotton. This chemical safely washes out but it leaves a slight stein on the polyester. So on your garment, you could see slight dark square behind the logo.

For garments that have polyester, screen printing or Direct To Film DTG printing is recommended. These imprint methods will not stein the garment and the logo is extremely vibrant and durable. In fact, Direct to Fil m is so durable that it’s practically bullet proof.