What are the DTG printing processes?
What are the DTG printing processes?
DTG printing or digital textile printing is a printing technique that started in the USA in 1996. As implied by its English name, Direct To Garment, this technique involves direct visual printing on fabric using a specialised printer. This printing method thereby reproduces all kinds of visual artwork, creating an accurate copy of the original image placed on the printer surface. Moreover, the result is almost imperceptible to the touch.
RTP APPAREL, supplier of blank textiles for DTG printing, offers a wide range of pre-treated t-shirts specially designed for DTG printing.
The advantages of DTG printing
Screen printing is another printing technique that involves applying ink to the fabric by means of a stencil. This technique is generally used for printing simple logos and solid colours on textiles. Compared to screen printing, DTG printing affords many advantages.
Firstly, DTG printing can be used to print intricate logos without limits on the colours. In fact, the printer directly applies the image of your choice onto your chosen textile.
Furthermore, this method is an environmentally friendly alternative, since DTG printing is a dry printing technique that does not require a fountain solution, thereby saving water. The inks used in this technique are water-based, in contrast to classic printing techniques that mostly use inks based on heavy metals.
Finally, this is an economy option, since DTG printing allows unit printing. Therefore, you will not generally have a minimum number of textiles to order. This means that if you launch a clothing brand on a tight budget, DTG printing is a great option.
What are the necessary steps in creating a t-shirt ready for DTG?
The steps involved in making a t-shirt ready for DTG are clear and straightforward. First, you must purchase your base materials from a supplier of blank textiles that are specially designed for DTG printing. In fact, it is essential to use this type of textile to ensure a high-quality print that will last well over time.
The textiles for DTG printing undergo a pre-treatment phase that allows them to more strongly absorb the ink from the DTG printer. The textile is then placed in a transfer press or drying tunnel, which allows the pre-treatment to dry on.
After these key steps, the textile is sent to the printing companies tasked with creating the prints for their clients.
Why should you choose RTP APPAREL for DTG printing on your t-shirts?
The textiles offered by RTP APPAREL are unique on the French market, since they have been pre-treated. This saves you time by subtracting one intermediate step. This is also an economical solution because our textiles save you needing to buy a transfer press or drying tunnel.
Moreover, we only supply blank textiles made from organic cotton, labelled OEKO-TEX Class, which means that no products harmful to the wearer are present in the textile. If you have any questions about our range of t-shirts for DTG, our team will be delighted to answer your queries and help you make the right choice of DTG printing.