DTG
DIRECT TO GARMENTPrinted directly onto the garment.
For full-colour artwork and fine details, primarily on cotton. A soft print that works with the fabric.
- Fabric
- Primarily cotton
- Best for
- Artwork, photos, short and medium runs
- Dark garments
- Fabric pretreatment and a white underbase
We also prepare black fabrics for DTG printing at UJ14.
DTF
DIRECT TO FILMTransfers that give you flexibility.
The artwork is printed onto film, then applied to the garment with a heat press. A flexible method for different fabric types.
- Fabric
- Cotton, polyester, blended fabrics
- Best for
- Merch, sportswear and technical garments
- Order format
- Transfers in sheets or by the metre
Transfers can be prepared in advance and applied when needed.
Screen print
SCREEN PRINTINGColour applied through a screen.
Ink passes through a prepared screen directly onto the fabric. A technique for bold designs and consistent prints across a collection.
- Fabric
- Matched to the ink and artwork
- Best for
- Logos, graphics and repeat production
- Preparation
- A separate screen for each colour
The number of colours and production quantity affect setup and pricing.