DTG Printing for Full-Color Artwork
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Recent DTG work: the photographic back panels on Manicule's hoodies, tees, and long sleeves, a YC P26 team. See the case study
- Minimum order
- 3 pieces per design and color
- Blank or decorated.
- Timeline
- 2 to 2.5 weeks, through arrival
- After order confirmation and payment, finalized artwork, and all order details are received. Rush is 1 to 5 business days through arrival, with rush fees.
What we offer
- Full-color and photographic prints with no color-count limits
- Front, back, and sleeve placements, including large back panels
- Small-run friendly: the same 3-piece minimum as every order
- Mixed decoration on one garment, like an embroidered chest with a DTG back
- Production on premium cotton-rich blanks that hold detail well
Who this is for
- Brands and creators printing photographic or illustrated art
- Startups with gradient or multi-color logos screen print can't match
- Teams testing a design on a small first run before scaling
- Clubs and events with detailed poster-style graphics
What drives the quote
- Print size
- Standard chest prints vs. large back panels affect per-piece cost
- Quantity
- Per-unit cost improves with volume; DTG stays economical on small runs
- Number of locations
- Each placement is its own print pass
- Garment type
- Cotton-rich tees, hoodies, and crewnecks print best; fabric is confirmed on your quote
- Artwork readiness
- High-resolution files (300 DPI at print size) go straight to production
- Timeline
- Standard scheduling prices best; rush runs may carry a surcharge
Frequently asked questions
When is DTG better than screen printing?
DTG wins when the artwork is complex: photographs, gradients, fine detail, or many colors. Screen printing wins on simple designs at higher quantities, where its per-piece cost drops fastest. If you send us the art and quantity, we recommend the method on your written quote.
What artwork do you need for DTG?
A high-resolution file, ideally 300 DPI at the printed size, with a transparent background (PNG works well). Unlike screen printing, DTG does not require vector art, so photographic and painted artwork prints as-is.
Does DTG work on dark garments?
Yes. Dark garments get a pretreatment and a white underbase so colors stay vivid. Cotton-rich fabrics take the pretreatment best, which is why we run DTG on premium cotton blanks.
How durable is a DTG print?
A properly cured DTG print survives regular washing and has a softer hand feel than a heavy plastisol screen print. Washing inside-out in cold water extends the life of any printed garment.
What is the difference between DTG and DTF?
DTG sprays ink directly into the fibers, so it feels soft and works best on cotton-rich garments. DTF prints the design onto a film and heat presses it on, so it sits on the surface with a slight hand but stays vivid on dark garments, polyester, and blends that DTG struggles with. blankup runs both and recommends one on your written quote once we see the artwork and the garment.
