Direct-to-Garment Printing and Custom T Shirt Printing in Kansas City, MO
What is DTG Printing?
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing is a digital printing technology that allows designs, artwork, or images to be printed directly onto garments such as t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags. Unlike traditional printing methods like screen printing, which involves creating films and applying layers of ink onto the garment with the press, DTG printing involves using specialized printers to print designs directly onto the fabric. At Show Me Logos we have a DTG printer in-house at our Liberty, MO location. Contact us today to learn more about custom t shirt printing in Kansas City, MO.
How Does DTG Printing Work?
DTG printing works by loading a garment onto a specially designed platen or printing bed, which is then placed into the DTG printer. The printer applies water-based ink directly onto the fabric, using a combination of CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) colors to achieve a wide range of colors and gradients to create your custom tee.
Advantages of DTG Printed Tees:
- High-Quality Prints: DTG printing produces vibrant, detailed prints with a soft feel, making it ideal for intricate designs and photographic images. We can use unlimited colors in your design with a DTG print.
- No Minimum Order Quantity: Unlike traditional printing methods that often require minimum order quantities, DTG printing allows for on-demand printing, making it cost-effective for small batch orders or even single custom prints.
Why Choose DTG Printing for Custom tees?
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing is the perfect choice when you need high-quality, full-color prints in small quantities. It’s ideal for custom t shirt printing in Kansas City, MO to celebrate meaningful moments. Examples include:
- Graduation Parties
- Mother’s Day Gifts
- Memorial Tees
- Anniversary Tees
- Father's Day Tees
DTG is also great for one-off designs, shirts with photographs, or projects that include fine detail and vibrant colors. Unlike traditional screen printing, DTG allows you to print complex artwork without setup fees or minimums. Whether it’s a single tee or a small batch, DTG offers flexibility, fast turnaround, and beautiful results.
Limitations of DTG Printing:
- Limited to Cotton: While DTG printing can be used on a variety of garments, it works best on 100% cotton or cotton-faced apparel. Contact us for a list of popular garments that make DTG printing look great.
- Cost: While DTG printing offers cost-effective solutions for small batch orders, it is not as economical as traditional printing methods for large quantity orders. Single tees start at $20, however, the cost may vary depending on the garment and the art time needed to create your tee.
DTG printing provides a versatile and cost-effective solution for bringing your colorful custom designs to life on a custom tee or sweatshirt.
Have questions about the best way to create your custom-printed Tee shirt order? We are your T-shirt printing company. Contact us for more information!
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