DTG (direct to garment)
Full colour, full gradient printing, printed directly onto your garments
Comparison
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Embroidery
Overview:
Embroidery is a sleek and professional looking decoration method.
Garments:
Suits most garments
Negatives?
Not really, consider if you are bothered by texture rubbing on your skin before ordering.
Best attribute:
Long lasting & classy
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Screen Printing
Overview:
Screen Printing is a classic decoration method, long lasting and durable - colour matching available.
Garments:
Suits all garments except Softshell Jackets & high-Pile Fleece (polar fleece)
Negatives?
Small details may appear blurry, gradient designs not possible
Synthetics cannot be screen printing due to melting under high heat (oh no!)
Best attribute:
Durable & Colour matching available
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Digital Transfer
Overview:
Print full colour, full gradient images (photos, gradients) heat pressed onto your garments
Quick & inexpensive option, with unlimited styles
Garments:
All garments except high-pile fleece
Negatives?
Less durable than Screen Printing or Embroidery
Polar fleece cannot be screen printing due to melting under high heat (oh no!)
Best attribute:
Quick turnaround time, photorealistic images
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DTG (direct to garment)
Overview:
Full colour, full gradient printing, printed directly onto your garments
Garments:
Best for light coloured cotton garments (some blends included)
Not possible for soft-shell & high pile fleece garments
Negatives?
Thinner print than Screen printing, making it less durable
Not possible on certain materials (various synthetics)
Best attribute:
Visually beautiful, nice texture