DTG Printing

“Direct to Garment” (DTG) is a digital printing technique used to print high-quality, full-colour images or designs directly onto fabric, typically on garments like t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel items. DTG printing is an alternative to traditional screen printing and heat transfer methods. Here are some key features and benefits of DTG printing:

1. Full-Colour Printing: DTG printing allows for full-colour, high-resolution printing. It can reproduce intricate details and vibrant colours, making it ideal for complex and colourful designs.
2. Photo-Realistic Prints: This method can produce photo-realistic images with fine details, shading, and gradients, which can be challenging with other printing techniques.
3. Customisation: DTG printing is well-suited for customisation. It is commonly used for printing one-off or small batches of custom garments, such as personalised shirts, promotional products, or unique designs.
4. Quick Turnaround: DTG printing is relatively fast compared to traditional methods like screen printing, which require setting up screens and multiple passes for each colour. DTG printers can produce a full-colour design in a single pass.
5. Soft and Comfortable Prints: The ink used in DTG printing is water-based, eco friendly and soaks into the fabric’s fibers, resulting in a soft and comfortable feel. The printed design does not have a heavy or rubbery texture on the fabric.
6. Reduced Set-Up Costs: Unlike screen printing, which involves significant setup costs and labour for creating screens and colour separations, DTG printing has minimal setup requirements, making it cost-effective for small runs.
7. Eco-Friendly: DTG printing is considered environmentally friendly because it uses water-based inks, producing less waste and reducing the need for harmful chemicals.

It’s worth noting that while DTG printing offers many advantages, it may not be as cost-effective as traditional methods for large production runs. DTG technology has gained popularity in the custom apparel industry and is commonly used for producing personalised clothing, custom merchandise, limited-edition designs, high quality premium printing and is a sought after method for print on demand companies and drop shippers.