Print glossary
DTG: definition
DTG (Direct to Garment) is inkjet printing directly on fabric, best on cotton. It suits single pieces and multicolour artwork.
- Material
- Mainly cotton
- Run
- From 1 piece
- Dark fabrics
- With white underbase and pretreatment
More about the term
DTG gives a soft print that soaks into the fabric. On dark T-shirts it needs pretreatment and a white underbase. Comparison: DTF, DTG, screen printing, sublimation.
Frequently asked questions
Does DTG work on polyester?
Poorly; DTG is designed mainly for cotton.
What file for DTG?
As for DTF: a PNG with transparency at 300 DPI.
See also
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