DTG (Direct to Garment)

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DTG (Direct to Garment)

Direct to Garment Printing (DTG) allows printing directly onto garments with no transparent film or stiffness. Ideal for replicating full-color photographs or intricate designs. Best on light-colored garments.

Features:

  • No transparent film or stiffness
  • Replicates full-color photographs or detailed designs
  • Recommended for light-colored garments

Water-based and eco-friendlyDTG Process:

  • Garment pre-treatment for a stronger bond with pigmented inks.
  • Smooth substrate achieved by laying down loose fibers.
  • Chemical reaction with inks for drying and curing.
  • Enjoy vibrant prints with this eco-friendly printing technology!

“Direct to Garment” (DTG) refers to a printing technique where designs are directly printed onto fabric, typically clothing items like T-shirts, using specialized inkjet printers. DTG is commonly used for custom and on-demand printing in the apparel industry.

  • No need for minimum order
  • No set up fees

What is DTG?

DTG Printers use water-based textile inks, ideal for natural fibers like cotton, bamboo, hemp, and linen. Pre-treatment is applied before printing, heat-pressed into the shirt to lay down fibers, and enhance ink bonding. This is crucial, especially for white ink on dark garments. The shirt is then positioned on a platen system for digital printing based on the queued design.

A brief history of DIRECT TO GARMENT

History of Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing:- 1996:

  • Introduction of the first commercially available DTG printer named “Revolution” by DIS in Bradenton, Florida. Developed based on an invention by Matthew Rhome.
  • Rhome applied for a patent in July 1996, and it was granted by the US patent office in August 2000, marking the first DTG patent

1998:

  • The Revolution printer was available for sale until 1998 when Rhome left to develop the first Brother DTG printer.

2005:

  • Matthew Rhome developed the first Brother DTG printer, which came to market in 2005.

2004-2005:

  • Development and market introduction picked up with Mimaki introducing their printer in 2004 at the ISS show in Chicago, Illinois.
  • In 2005, Kornit and US Screen displayed their offerings at the SGIA show in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Brother International introduced the GT-541 Garment Printer at the ISS Atlantic City show in 2005, marking the first “ground up” DTG printer with components specifically developed for DTG printing.

2013:

  • Epson introduced the F2000 printer at the Chicago PRINT 2013 show, addressing prevalent issues in DTG printing at the time.
  • The Epson F2000 featured an ink set with a two-year shelf life, eliminating settling and clogging issues seen in previous DTG inks. 
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