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DIRECT-TO-GARMENT PRINTING
Direct-to-garment, or DTG, printing is an exciting technology that works well for printing on soft substrates and fabric materials, like t-shirts, tote bags, and more! The DTG technology works by laying down ink, directly onto a pre-treated fabric. DTG technology prints white ink allowing you to create full color, vibrant prints with a soft hand.
The Epson SureColor F1070 is a versatile printer designed for both Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing. Compactly built with a 28” design, the SureColor F1070 fits perfectly into smaller shops, home offices, workshops, and confined spaces, making it ideal for individuals or businesses producing 100-200 t-shirt prints per month. The printer’s max platen size of 10” x 12” enhances its versatility for garment printing.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
PRETREAT
Apply pretreat to your garment to create an optimal printing surface.
PRE-PRESS GARMENT
Pre-pressing the garment cures the pretreat and provides a smooth surface for the ink to adhere.
PRINT ON GARMENT
Place your garment in your direct-to-garment printer and print your design.
PRESS GARMENT
The garment is heat pressed using parchment paper to cure the ink and promote design durability.
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Our team of experienced professionals are ready to help you every step of the way. From installation to production, we make sure you get the most out of your direct-to-garment printing experience. Our friendly service team provides free, expert installation guidance and helps make suggestions as to the right materials and supplies to give you the best results possible!
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CONTACT SUPPORT TEAMShop DTG Printers & Supplies for Custom Apparel Printing
Create full-color, custom prints on any color fabric with a direct-to-garment printer. Whether your customers want a customized black cotton t-shirt or a hot pink tote bag with a custom logo, a DTG printer can make it a reality.
Avoid the mess and minimums required for some garment printing technologies, and start saying yes to more custom apparel print jobs with your DTG printer! With equipment bundles and industry-leading brands, Johnson Plastics Plus is the best place to start your DTG custom apparel business.
What is DTG printing?
Direct-to-garment, or DTG, printing is a process for printing full-color images directly onto fabric products. The process requires a specialized DTG printer, inks, pre-treated garment, and a heat press.
Is DTG printing durable?
Yes! DTG printing results in durable, full-color prints. When you print directly onto your pre-treated fabric, the specific DTG ink sticks to your substrate and is sealed in with a final press. If you require an even more durable print, we recommend looking into direct-to-film (DTF) printing, or utilizing the DTF hybrid feature on the Epson SureColor F1070.
How does DTG printing work?
DTG printing works by using a specialized printer to apply water-based inks directly onto pre-treated fabric. To start, you’ll need a pre-treated garment. This garment can be purchased pre-treated, or you can use a pre-treatment solution. This pre-treatment process is what helps the ink bond effectively to the fibers in your garment. While pre-treatment is not required for the process of DTG to work, we recommend it for the best adhesion results.
After pre-treatment, place your garment onto the printer platen and the printer then applies the ink directly onto the garment in a single pass, using precision nozzles to create vibrant, full-color images. After printing, the garment is cured with heat using a heat press, which ensures the ink is set and the print is durable.
What fabric is best for DTG printing?
Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is a popular printing technology because of its versatility. Pre-treated shirts, like RTP shirts, work best or you can treat your own shirts using a pre-treatment system. It’s best to avoid using performance fabrics with DTG. For performance fabrics, you’ll achieve better results with DTF prints.
DTG printing setup guide
When you purchase a DTG printer with JPPlus, we help simplify the setup process! Simply schedule time with our customer success team, and they’ll walk you through step-by-step how to get your DTG printing equipment installed and printing.
DTG vs DTF Printing
DTG and DTF are two distinct printing technologies for printing on soft-goods. Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing lays ink down on a pre-treated material. Direct-to-Film prints ink onto a film, which is then transferred onto the fabric using a heat press. The DTF method allows businesses to print on a wider range of materials, including those that might not be ideal for DTG printing, such as performance fabrics. While both DTG and DTF are durable prints, DTF offers a slightly more durable option.
DTG and DTF are both ideal technologies for businesses looking to expand their custom apparel offerings, and the Epson SureColor F1070 is a perfect choice due to its DTF/DTG hybrid capabilities!