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is a modern method of garment decoration that works much like an inkjet printer – but for clothing. Your design is printed directly onto the fabric, producing sharp, detailed results with vibrant colours.
DTG is ideal for small & large runs and for artwork that’s too detailed or complex for traditional screen printing.
1 garment
Around 10 to 14 working days
35 × 40 cm
Digital / DTG (Direct to Garment) printing is a modern technique for decorating textiles. The process takes a digital design file and applies it directly onto the fabric, line by line, using advanced print heads. Think of it as similar to printing on paper at home, but with specialised equipment and much larger ink cartridges designed for garments.
Unlike screen printing, DTG (Direct to Garment) printing doesn’t require colour separations. As long as your artwork is supplied in a high enough resolution to capture the details, it’s ready to print. We’ll just convert your design into a format that our printer can process.
To achieve the best possible results with digital printing, garments need to be pre-treated before printing. This process cleans and prepares the fabric, ensuring the inks bond properly and colours remain vibrant.
After pre-treatment, each garment is heat-pressed to set the coating and create a smooth surface. Once this step is complete, the garment is ready for printing.
When printing onto coloured or dark garments, a layer of white ink is first applied as an underbase. Your design is then printed on top of this layer, ensuring the colours remain vibrant and true to the artwork. The underbase isn’t visible on the finished garment – it simply helps the design stand out.
Because the underbase uses more ink and adds to production costs, printing on white garments is usually the most economical option.
We usually recommend organic t-shirts for DTG printing (see more details further down this page). Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also provide superior print quality. Below, you’ll find our basic pricing for digital printing services.
| Units | 9cm × 9cm | 30cm × 30cm | 35cm × 40cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–9 | £7.50 | £9.00 | £10.50 |
| 10–24 | £4.40 | £5.40 | £6.40 |
| 25–49 | £3.30 | £4.40 | £5.50 |
| 50+ | £2.40 | £3.60 | £4.40 |
| Units | 9cm × 9cm | 30cm × 30cm | 35cm × 40cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–9 | £10.00 | £11.50 | £13.00 |
| 10–24 | £5.60 | £6.60 | £7.60 |
| 25–49 | £5.00 | £6.00 | £6.70 |
| 50+ | £4.00 | £5.50 | £6.00 |
Both of these methods produce high-quality results, but they serve different purposes. Screen printing is a traditional process that’s been perfected over decades. It shines when producing large volumes, as once the setup is done, printing is fast and efficient. However, that setup makes it less practical for very small orders.
That’s where DTG printing comes in. With almost no setup required, it’s cost-effective even for a single garment.
To help you choose, here’s a breakdown of the two approaches:
Process: Garments are loaded into a digital inkjet printer, where the design is built up with CMYK inks—similar to how a paper printer works.
Minimal setup / low minimum order
Unlimited colours at no extra charge
Flexible for one-off or short runs
More difficult to achieve exact Pantone matches
Requires more curing time and uses more ink
Slower per print compared to screen printing
Modern, evolving technology in textile decoration
Process: Ink is pressed through mesh screens, one per colour, with inks carefully mixed by hand.
Best suited for bulk orders
Crisp, accurate spot colours
Pantone matching available
Wide choice of garments supported
More eco-friendly than DTG
Highly durable and washfast
Soft, breathable finish
Setup is time-consuming, and multi-colour jobs cost more to prepare
With over 40 years’ experience, this remains our preferred and most versatile method.
No matter which process you choose, you can rely on:
Water-based inks
Excellent results on cotton fabrics
Professional, long-lasting prints
