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Originally Posted by rickcaspari |  | | | | | | | | | I do not really want to outsource this because I need to be able to do this type of work in small volumes(5 or 10).It appears that my only option is to go the DTG route,but from what I'm gathering,Some people seem to have a lot of problems with DTG equipment.I just dont want to make a $15000 mistake.Most of my customers only need a few of each design and they want it fast, so screen is out of the question i think.I am really nervous about what I'm hearing online at different forums. | |  | |  | |
If you're considering the
DTG route, don't go by only what you read in forums (good or bad).
Take that info and actually go see the machines in person at a tradeshow.
Watch how the printing is done, how long it takes, what the quality is, how easy it is to operate and maintain, etc.
THEN decide if it will meet the needs of you and your customers.
It may be that it's not worth the 5-10 piece orders because the technology doesn't exist to match what your customers need and are willing to pay (to cover the costs of materials and equipment).
It could be that for your situation, a
DTG printer would be perfect because your customers will pay $20 each for a low volume of t-shirts and they may love the quality of the
DTG.
Going to a tradeshow and seeing them in action will help you decide. Just don't get swayed too much by the salespeople
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I do not really want to outsource this because I need to be able to do this type of work in small volumes(5 or 10). | | | | | | |
Outsourcing doesn't always have to be in large quantities. You also just adjust your pricing to match what the outsourcing costs.
With that design, I'd probably order 8 freedom plastisol transfers from
F&M Expressions and charge the customer accordingly.