Project Type: direct-to-garment

Direct to garment printing, also known as DTG,  is form of digital printing for textiles. Essentially, the printing is done by a specialised inkjet printer, using inks designed for fabrics.

DTG is simpler and more affordable to set up than screen printing, making it an option for very small orders. DTG printers can also print continuous gradations, where screen printing relies on spot colours and halftones.

DTG is excellent for projects with very small quantities or many colours, which are not suitable for screen printing. There are some limitations, however: only fabrics with quite a high content of cotton are suitable for most DTG applications, and we do have some size restrictions. DTG inks are also quite expensive, so while it may be the only option for printing some kinds of artwork, it may not always be the most economical.

If you would like more information on DTG or a quote, please feel free to contact us — we’d be happy to chat with you.

The Grand Tour

An example image, printed to showcase how well the digital printer handles many complicated hues in one image, particularly how well it handles vivid greens and blues.

Savary Island Tote

A beautiful sunset scene for the Savary Island Trust. This is a good example of how the digital printer handles gradients more smoothly than screen printing often can.

Manic Monday

A run of canvas tote bags for local artist June Hunter.