The DTG Process:
What kind of printing technology is DTG?
Think
of Direct-to-Garment printing as a larger, more complicated version of your
inkjet printer at home, made specifically for apparel instead of paper. It uses
the latest drop-on-demand inkjet printing technology and garment handling
system, specifically designed for garment printing. It prints directly on
garments using a high speed print heads with 1,440 nozzles. Using variable ink
drop size, the print head can jet large and small volume ink drops at ultra
high speed suitable for the specific textile material being printed. The
ink is water-based, producing a soft, 'non-plasticky' feel.
Does this printing process involve heat?
Nope.
In the past there was an inkjet printing method which prints images on transfer
paper, which then was transferred to garments with a heat press. This is called
heat transfer or iron-on. As opposed to heat transfer or iron-on, our DTG
printer prints by jetting multi-color inks directly on garments. We do
heat press the garment after the printing, to 'seal the deal' for washability.
What else can I print on?
DTG printing can be done on
almost anything cotton, and some polyesters. This includes but is not
limited to hoodies, jackets, tote bags, towels, aprons and more. Here's the
added bonus...we also print on art canvases! A full color image is
printed on 12x16 canvas paper, treated with a post-print textured coating
that feels like the real thing. This can later be stretched onto a wood frame,
or mounted in a standard picture frame. This is really cool for band
posters, artist prints, and photos. Our graphics dept. would be happy to
create a photo collage of your photos.
Will the print crack or flake off when I wash it?
No
way Jose. The ink is water-based, penetrating the fabric, giving it
awesome washability. It will not peel or crack like silkscreen or heat
transfer prints.
Ordering:
Do I have to order a minimum number of shirts?
Nope. You can order 1 shirt, or a ton of shirts. For details on cost please see our pricing page.
Is there a setup fee for each order?
Nope.
Where do I order the blank t-shirts, hoodies, etc.?
We
can provide the garments, or you can provide your own. We obtain blanks
directly from the manufacturer, and are able to access a wide variety of
apparel and order them for you at wholesale prices.
What are your payment methods?
We require a 50% deposit before order is printed,
and the remainder is paid upon completion. We accept cash, debit, and
major credit cards. Paypal is our preferred method, which is the trusted
internet standard. There is no need for you to own a Paypal account,
however let us know if you do have one.
What is your return policy?
There is a small percentage of print error, which
is normal. However, we do our absolute best to give you a quality
product. If there is any defect or you are unhappy for any reason, let us
know and we'll replace it.
Artwork:
What type of image file do I need?
We recommend using TIFF files, with RGB format.
We also accept Adobe Photoshop (.psd) and Illustrator (.ai) files, or
JPEG and GIFs of 300 dpi or higher. Web images are only 72 dpi so they
will have to be graphically redrawn. Please make sure to make backgrounds
TRANSPARENT, so you don't get a white box around your image. If this is
Greek to you, we offer graphic design services. Just tell us what you
need and we'll draft it up for you.
How large can my image be?
We can print images up to 12"x16".
Can I do any color I want?
Yes. Our DTG prints are full color, with
the capability to print details and shading in over 16 million colors.
Even dark shirts are okay, as our printer uses WHITE ink along with the
CYMK.
**Feel free to contact us with any further
questions.