[T-BOT]

i was just reading another thread where a member wants to use Inkjet printing for the shirts.

What major Brands are printing shirts with Inkjet T-Shirt printers ?

....don't own a jet-shirt yet, how do they wash ? are they like screen print quality ?

thanks in advance.

 

[zhenjie]

I believe some t-shirt brands such as Colorado have purchased some DTG printers such as the Kornit. I doubt many would buy them as they are limited in output compared to screenprinting.

Washing is fine and comparable to screen-printing IF it is cured properly. AFAIK, screen printing is around 72dpi? DTG printing usually starts at 360dpi+. Way more color options then Screen printing.

 

[T-BOT]

I believe some t-shirt brands such as Colorado have purchased some DTG printers such as the Kornit. I doubt many would buy them as they are limited in output compared to screenprinting.

limited output meaning ?

i though cafe press use such.

 

[Ball Fish]

I've had my designs done by cafe's DTG and also screen. My personal preference is screen. Colors are brighter, I like the feel of the ink also. DTG seems faded somewhat kind of washed out. Cafe is limited to size also 10x10 being the biggest.

I've not noticed big brands using DTG. I think majority is still screen.

 

[Twinge]

Majority of companies - especially big companies - that are printing t-shirts for retail sale will still be screen printing. I suspect the number of Heat transfer or DTG shops to go up as the technology improves. However, I think screen printing will still be the top pick for large companies printing a ton of shirts - it just works better for large quantity, is better established, and offers good quality.