WHAT ARE THEY?

DTG (Direct To Garment): Think of it as an industrial inkjet printer but for clothes.

Screen Printing: A print technique where ink is pushed through mesh screens onto the fabric.

BEST FOR

DTG: Small orders, complex or photographic images, and high-quality cotton fabrics. (Note: Lower-quality fabrics may produce subpar results.)

Screen Printing: Bulk orders, simpler designs with limited colours. Effective on a wide range of fabrics.

LOOK & FEEL

DTG: Matte to satin look, light feel

Screen Printing: Default is smooth & matte, but can be tailored - e.g: glossy & thick or matte & soft.

PROS & CONS

DTG PROS

- Low minimum order

- Cost-effective for small runs

- High detail

DTG CONS

- Limited garment options

- Special care needed when washing

- More expensive for bulk orders

- CMYK only (limited vibrancy, no Pantone matching)

SCREEN PRINTING PROS

- Economical for larger runs

- Very durable

- Wide garment choice

- Vibrant colours

- Pantone matched colours

- Tailorable look & feel

- Special effects (fluorescent, metallic, glow, puff etc)

SCREEN PRINTING CONS

- Higher cost for low volume

- Less detail than DTG

SUMMARY

Choose DTG: If you want a cost-effective option for small orders with complex designs.

Choose Screen Printing: If you need vibrant colours, durability, and are looking to print in bulk.