What is DTG Printing?
Direct-to-Garment printing injects ink directly into the fabric using a modified inkjet printer. The result is a soft, breathable print that becomes part of the garment.
Best for full-colour designs with gradients, photographic images, and complex artwork. No setup fees. Printed orders start at 12 pieces per style.
Best For
Full-colour designs
Vibrant gradients and unlimited colors
Photorealistic prints
Perfect for photographs and complex imagery
Small orders (12–50 pcs)
Printed orders start at 12 pieces per style
Light-coloured garments
Best results on white and pastel fabrics
Complex artwork
Fine details and intricate designs
12-piece minimum
Per style, on printed orders
How It Works
1
Upload your design
PNG or JPG, 300 DPI recommended
2
Pre-treatment
We pre-treat the garment for optimal ink adhesion
3
Direct printing
Your design is printed directly into the fabric
4
Quality check
Heat cured and inspected before shipping
Specifications
| File Format | PNG / JPG / SVG |
| Resolution | 300 DPI min |
| Colors | Unlimited RGB |
| Garments | Light colours recommended |
| Turnaround | 1–3 business days after proof approval |
| Starting From | From $6.00/location |
Frequently Asked Questions
DTG Printing
Printed orders ship in 1–3 business days after artwork approval. Production starts once the order is paid.
12 pieces per style, except the American Apparel 1301 tee and RF498 hoodie, which start at 1. Blanks have no minimum.
Samples are blank, so you can check the garment before you order. Printed orders start at 12 pieces per style.
DTG uses water-based CMYK ink and is ideal for photorealistic prints, gradients, and transparency. Screen printing uses plastisol ink and is better suited for simple, bold designs in high volumes.
DTG uses the CMYK process to produce over 16,000 colors. We recommend switching your graphics software to CMYK color mode to preview how your design will print.
With proper care, DTG prints last as long as screen-printed garments. Turn shirts inside out, machine wash cold, and hang dry. Avoid bleach and harsh detergents.
Front and back torso prints can be up to 16x20". For designs above a hoodie pocket, the maximum height is approximately 10.5".
This is not recommended due to color variance between DTG and screen print inks. For consistency, use one print method per design.