Hans Parker

Just went to ISS in Orlando and now am more confused when i went in there. I THOUGHT I was going there to answer a few questions i had about SILKSCREENING. When i got there i had a chance to see heat transfer products (not the old heat transfer i remembered from the 1970's), sublimation and DTG. Could a couple of the pros here give me a quick overview of why i may use one method of printing over another (price per unit, quality, material limitations, speed of production, etc....)

 

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sunnydayz

Ok I will try to help

For silk screening it is best for long runs, they have great quality prints, but the more colors you use the more expensive it can be.

DTG is great for short runs, since you dont have screen charges, its really easy to print shorter runs of shirts. Its also great for alot of colors and high detail.

Dye Sub is great for polyester, and is the only fabric it can print on. Its also great if you plan on adding other promotional items such as mugs and things.

Heat transfers are good if you are on a budget and want to get into the business cheaply. Although if you did plastitol transfers that you order printed for you, they are better quality (as they are screen printed transfers) and allow you to apply them as you need them.

Those are the short answers of the differences

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rgray

Quote: Originally Posted by sunnydayz Ok I will try to help For silk screening it is best for long runs, they have great quality prints, but the more colors you use the more expensive it can be. DTG is great for short runs, since you dont have screen charges, its really easy to print shorter runs of shirts. Its also great for alot of colors and high detail. Dye Sub is great for polyester, and is the only fabric it can print on. Its also great if you plan on adding other promotional items such as mugs and things. Heat transfers are good if you are on a budget and want to get into the business cheaply. Although if you did plastitol transfers that you order printed for you, they are better quality (as they are screen printed transfers) and allow you to apply them as you need them. Those are the short answers of the differences

Hi guys! I have another newbie question... What does DTG and the other acronyms stand for? Thanks for the help and compassion : )

 

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kimura-mma

Quote: Originally Posted by rgray Hi guys! I have another newbie question... What does DTG and the other acronyms stand for? Thanks for the help and compassion : )

DTG = Direct to Garment

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