Doing DTF with a DTG If you found this informational post, you probably already know what DTF with a DTG means, but let’s go through a quick definition first just in case. The “DTF” part of DTF with a DTG stands for Direct to Film. In the customization and custom t-shirt business that means printing directly onto a specialized DTF transfer sheet. The “DTG” part of DTF with a DTG stands for Direct-to-Garment. A direct-to-garment printer like the ColDesi DTG G4 is a specialized inkjet printer that prints, you guessed it, directly onto a shirt. So, if you’re using a DTF printer you are printin ..read more

DTG Printing is our new favorite way to decorate cotton tote bags. The Kodak Inks on the DTG G4 are super vibrant and create the most beautiful, finished product. For this project we are decorated five custom tote bags for a bridal party. The designs are cohesive yet are unique with each bridesmaid’s name. The totes used are 100% cotton, come in four different colors and are a great value price. Plus, they are in stock & ready to ship on colmanandcompany.com. Let’s go through the steps we took to get these bags ready for the bachelorette party. Step One: Pretreat First you want t ..read more

If you are a custom t-shirt Printer who using using DTG equipment as one of your printing methods,  you may run into DTG mistakes you would rather avoid. DTG Printing is without a doubt one of the easiest ways to produce high-quality, ultra-custom apparel quickly. This isn’t a transfer system, meaning this machine actually prints directly onto your shirt (hence the name Direct-to-Garment). But just like any piece of equipment or machinery, DTG mistakes can be made. That’s even in spite of the professional self-paced training and tech support team to back you up. In the end, the thing o ..read more

Looking for printers for t shirts for your own business is like looking for a new phone, new computer or a new car. There are a lot of options, a lot of similarities, AND a few compelling reasons to choose one over the other. Digital Garment Printers (also Direct to Garment) White Toner Transfer Printing Sublimation Printing Heat Transfer Vinyl for T-Shirts and the new High Volume Direct to Film Printing Deciding on which method is best for you and your business is what this article is all about. And if you stick with and read through to the end you’ll have some vital information tha ..read more

Unfortunately, printer conversions are still a topic of discussion. Every year a handful of people attempt to make their own homemade t-shirt printers. Most often they fail, funnel tons of money into the project and are left with an expensive, oversized paperweight. Some popular printer conversion attempts we have seen on the web are homemade sublimation printers, white toner printers and direct-to-garment printers. T-shirt printing experts and seasoned DTG professionals will tell you there are tons of reasons to not do your own DTG printer conversion. But to make thing simpler we gathered t ..read more

Professional garment printer MACHINES can be incredibly profitable tools for the right custom t-shirt business. While it may seem like a big investment, the ROI or return on that investment is easy to see and calculate.  We’ll examine those numbers shortly. But first, what IS a professional garment printer? Custom T-Shirt Printing Machines for Pros Direct to garment printing is the technology choice for most professional t-shirt shops. The advantages to one of these specialized inkjet printers designed specifically for printing on fabric are pretty compelling: No set up time ..read more

Right after “How much money can I make?” DTG Printing prices they can charge is the next question a custom t-shirt shop start-up asks. “How do I price DTG printed t-shirts?” The answer is $15. And $19.99. And it’s $25.00 and up. Typically depending on the following criteria: Your Niche or Local Market [what the market will bear] The quality and cost of the wholesale t-shirts or other garments Quantity of the order Wholesale or Retail? Let’s go through those and a few more options, and how they might affect your DTG printing prices. DTG Printing vs Screen Printing and the ..read more

Commercial Garment Printers vs Consumer T-Shirt Machines What makes commercial direct to garment printers different? If you’ve been looking to purchase a professional garment printer, you might be asking yourself “Why is it so expensive?”  -At least when you compare a professional printer to a smaller consumer t-shirt  machine.  Of course, “expensive” depends on what you need to use it for. For example, the oven in your home probably costs between $600 and $1,000. Whereas a commercial or professional oven can range from $5,000 to $14,000 or more. Is the commercial oven t ..read more

DTG vs Sublimation DTG t-shirt printing is how most of the big custom t-shirt businesses online print their shirts. But sublimation printing is also VERY popular, especially for startup custom apparel printers and embroidery or heat transfer vinyl shops wanting to expand. In this article, we’re going to help you decide which is right for your business by breaking down the following: Exactly what IS DTG t-shirt printing and Sublimation Printing Compare the process of making a custom t-shirt with each one Talk about the Pros and Cons of each method Compare pricing and supplies By the ti ..read more

Professional garment printer MACHINES can be incredibly profitable tools for the right custom t-shirt business. While it may seem like a big investment, the ROI or return on that investment is easy to see and calculate.  We’ll examine those numbers shortly. But first, what IS a professional garment printer? Custom T-Shirt Printing Machines for Pros Direct to garment printing is the technology choice for most professional t-shirt shops. The advantages to one of these specialized inkjet printers designed specifically for printing on fabric are pretty compelling: No set up time ..read more