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Heat transfer v.s. Direct to garment



 
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Old September 30th, 2009 Sep 30, 2009 7:35:55 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Heat transfer v.s. Direct to garment

What is best to use? Heat transfers or direct to garment? I am doing research on how to get started in this industry and I am still unsure which is best. I know quality of printer is important but I still not sure about the DTG options.

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Default Re: Heat transfer v.s. Direct to garment

If you want to print white on dark t-shirts, DTG is the only option. DTG can work, there are people on this forum who will testify to that, but there can be a lot more barriers to entry. Some people have experienced maintenance issues, and you have to have realistic expectations. White ink is still a work in progress, and not all DTG printers are ideally suited to printing it.

Sublimation is another option. That uses transfers and an Epson or Ricoh printer. You can't print on dark shirts and you can't print white, but there are generally less maintenance issues and it might be easier to get started.

Depending on what it is you want to do, either option might be right for you. The one thing you need to do is get a realistic picture of what is involved.
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Honestly, you need a heat press for the DTG printer so you can do both.

We get Laser Transfer Sheets from Coastal Business Supplies and we use our laser printer..
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