Direct to Garment (DTG) printing is the most advanced method for printing images onto natural fabric textiles, including t-shirts. DTG printing allows for high-quality printing of images directly onto fabric up to 40x50 cm in size, with excellent detail, providing enormous possibilities for creating unique and creative designs. The printer applies water-based inks directly to the surface of the fabric, resulting in a very high-quality and sharp print.
Advantages of DTG printing:
- The ability to print water-based inks on natural fabrics such as cotton, twill, linen, and others, with or without white ink in two passes.
- Allows the printed image to "breathe".
- When printing on white or light fabrics (without using white ink) the ink penetrates the threads of the item and is not noticeable to the touch.
- Prints made on black and dark fabrics using white ink are soft and do not look like rough stickers.
- The print is highly durable and can withstand up to 100 to 200 washes when proper care and washing instructions are followed.
- Very fast printing speed, single editions can be completed within a day, even for small quantities.
- The large format printing size of 40x50 cm is also a significant advantage.
Disadvantages of DTG printing:
- A slight loss of brightness with each wash on white and light fabrics.
- Higher cost of printing on black and colored items using white ink.
- The need for proper care and handling of the item.
Overall, DTG printing on textiles and t-shirts is an effective and high-quality method for creating designs on fabric items.
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