Learn which characteristics you
want and which you should avoid
when choosing T-shirt brands for
direct to garment (DTG) printing.
W
hen printing with direct to garment technology, not all shirts are
created equally. The type of yarn, knitting density, fabric content,
and the finishes used in the manufacturing of the garment all play
a role in how a print will look and feel. Learning which attributes will
give you the best prints ensures greater customer satisfaction with
the end product and less frustration for you. Here are six factors that
can affect the quality of a DTG print on a specific garment.
NOTE: Most DTG inks on the market today are water based and designed for cotton.
For this reason, this initial discussion will focus on cotton.
