Direct to garment printing (DTG)

!: Direct to garment printing (DTG)

What is direct to garment printing?

Direct to garment printing (DTG) is a relatively new printing process of clothing that allows color printing directly on the head, without need of technical screens, transfer or sublimation.

DTG Printers, are garment Printers which are at the grassroots level, usually an inkjet printer for an Epson printer principle and they work the same way as those who sit on the invoices of desktop printing. A tray contains a recordT-shirt is placed and then moves under the print head moves as the paper through a printer.

This has some limitations in the speed department, but even so, still color prints produced in a relatively short time

Why use it?

This is a great alternative to traditional screen printing screens made before the process can be started. It 's a good alternative to transfer the printing process, said initial quantities often has to be largerthem best.

What clothes are the best?

The first breakthrough is that the big print on 100% cotton

The second stage was the development of white color, which can print on any shirt color.

We recommend White, 100% cotton T-shirt as the best way. Particularly good results have been on the Blue Max and Gildan brands were found. But, sweatshirts and polo shirts can be successful. The key is to testevery piece of clothing until you are satisfied with the printing surface.

What are the benefits for the customer?

Can be used on white robes and dark No Monitor required Work of art that are readily available. A high resolution jpeg is all that is required. In addition, the print quality set to once Fantastic detail can be achieved by very intricate designs Pressure range up to A3 size. The speed of the device

What are the disadvantages in this process?

For the best print quality, better usethe single head machine is so slow the process and the work requires more time Colored T-shirts have raised previously There is an optimum amount to run. These can be very small about 12 T-shirt. The original artwork must be of good quality The machine requires a certain amount of attention and some TLC, so that they perform to their maximum potential. This should be completed every 3 days.

Who are the ideal customers for DTG printing?

Customersrequire short-term (50) garments whose design includes a lot of colors. These are typical questions;

Hen and Stag Events Corporate Events Charity Events Small businesses need short-term color printing logos Promotional Events Magazine Launches Sports Tours Kids club. Fun gifts for surprise parties.

In conclusion

Direct to garment printing allows custom t-shirts will be produced in a cost-effective for a one-time events,or for customers who do not need a lot of clothes.

It is now used by a number of promotional T-shirt retailers in the UK.