DTG Comes of Age
The past few years have brought changes to almost every industry, and decorated garment production is no exception.
Full StoryThe past few years have brought changes to almost every industry, and decorated garment production is no exception.
Full StoryNew Jersey-based Breakthrough Custom Clothing created “Warrior Princess” from scratch by digitally hand drawing the entire piece.
Full StoryOnsite printing at events by screen printers, heat press decorators and direct-to-garment (DTG) companies was gaining momentum but with the pandemic, they came to an absolute stop.
Full StoryIf you’re a direct-to-garment (DTG) decorator, have you found the colors in your prints to be less vibrant on certain brands and materials?
Full StoryUsing a digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printer to decorate on headwear allows you to offer more options to your customers and increase your business.
Full StoryThis month’s tongue-wagging design, “What Up Dog,” is courtesy of New Jersey-based Breakthrough Custom Clothing.
Full StoryIn the ever-changing world of garment and product decoration, a new category has emerged — somewhere between the one-off decorator and volume screen printers.
Full StoryWhile today’s online shopper is in love with the ability to buy one, full-color, custom T-shirt and have it delivered in 24 hours; today’s corporate buyer has different needs.
Full StoryLet’s be honest — direct-to-garment (DTG) printing isn’t always straightforward; there are just a few unforeseen variables. In this article, you’ll learn a relatively simple way to mitigate them and find some comfortable consistency in your production process.
Full StoryImagine a scenario where you turn your direct-to-garment (DTG) printer on in the morning, print shirts all day, make handfuls of cash, then turn it off and sleep well knowing it will work just as well tomorrow.
Full StoryThe apparel-decorating industry has evolved from what it used to be: screen printers producing large batches of garments and requiring a great deal of labor, setup and time to complete jobs in an industry with increasing pressures to quickly deliver products.
Full StoryDirect-to-garment (DTG) printing is catching on as an effective technique for producing fashion-inspired and photo-realistic decorated apparel. If you’ve stepped into the vibrant DTG world while still offering screen printing — a move that many decorators have made in the past few years — you’re likely looking for some DTG best practices to make the transition even smoother.
Full StoryThe digital textile industry is expected to grow into a $2.31 billion industry by the end of 2023, and is projected to grow nearly 5% each year between 2018 and 2023, according to a 2018 Research and Markets report.
Full StoryWith today’s technology, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing has become more accessible and affordable, while also being less time-consuming and labor-intensive than many other traditional printing methods.
Full StoryPhiladelphia-based Rush Order Tees decided to put decorating techniques to the test in an ultimate comparison between screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
Full StoryRunning any business can be a challenge. There are so many moving parts that you need to ensure all the “wheels are greased” and operating smoothly to be successful.
Full StoryPhiladelphia-based Rush Order Tees decided to put decorating techniques to the test in an ultimate comparison between screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
Full StoryThe latest direct-to-garment (DTG) printers make it easy for your shop to create high-quality, printed apparel without having to hire or train highly experienced operators.
Full StoryLots of decorators offer multiple imprinting options, such as digital printing and screen printing.
Full StoryThe Epson brand has become synonymous with high-quality, cutting-edge direct-to-garment printing (DTG).
Full StoryDigital decorating is in most of our futures — a fact that’s becoming increasingly evident each day.
Full StoryThe concept behind a direct-to-garment (DTG) printer is pretty self-explanatory, right? It prints directly to the garment. Well, not so fast.
Full StoryThe garment-decorating world has shifted in recent years and now is irreversibly headed
in a digital direction.
Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing innovation stalled during the country’s financial crisis that started in 2008.
Full StoryMost garment-decoration methods involve “dialing in” machines to produce orders without hiccups from beginning to end — with the last print being like the first.
Full StoryThe transition from screen to digital printing is becoming increasingly common among apparel decoratorslooking for fully custom, low-volume, quick-turn apparel.
Full StoryDigital printing technology offers many advantages to small businesses
Full StoryIn its short lifespan — direct-to-garment (DTG) printing has only been a viable garment-decorating option since 2004 — much growth has occurred with this apparel-decorating process.
Full StoryHere’s what you should look for after you’ve invested in direct-to-garment printing equipment.
Full StoryIf you’ve been shopping for screen-printing equipment, you may have noticed most major resellers and manufacturers now also offer direct-to-garment (DTG) printers.
Full StoryA look at how direct-to-garment printing carved its niche in the garment industry
Full StoryGarment decorators are unique because it’s not uncommon that they perform a variety of tasks — sales, production, marketing and accounting — on a daily basis.
Full StoryIt’s hard to debate the validity of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing in today’s decorated apparel marketplace.
Full StoryDirect-to-garment (DTG) printing is on the cutting edge of garment decoration and easily can become the foundation for successful business with just a single printer.
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Most businesses follow the standard checklist for marketing and advertising their direct-to-garment (DTG) printing services.
Full StoryIn case you haven’t heard, everyone’s talking about the latest trends in digital decorating.
Full StoryYou probably have seen a variety of shirts with designs that include
incredible detail, vibrant colors and beautiful, bright prints. They
make you do a double-take and wonder, “How did they do that?”
When you think about the term “evolution,” you likely think about changes that occur during a long period of time. Not so with anything related to direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
Full StoryThe demand for low-volume, custom-printed T-shirts has completely revolutionized the garment decoration industry. There have been significant improvements in the technology dedicated specifically to direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
Full StoryDecorators usually love attending industry trade shows because of the bevy of educational and networking opportunities they present and the chance to meet with their suppliers — all under one roof.
Full StoryIf you follow any business journal or forum, you’ve probably read an article or two about industry “disruption.”
Full StoryWhen working with the direct-to-garment (DTG) printing process, full-color, photographic-quality prints on black or dark-colored garments are achievable with some set parameters and experimentation.
Full StoryOne of the well-known major advantages of digital garment decoration techniques is the ability to realize profit from small runs, and even orders consisting of just one piece.
When troubleshooting a problematic print that is done on a digital direct-to-garment printer, experience is, by far, the most valuable tool in your toolbox.
In this Tech Tips Newsletter, sponsored by Anajet, you’ll learn about the major garment considerations you must make when printing with direct-to-garment equipment.
Full StoryThe ever-evolving digital market segment offers faster, more efficient and more cost-effective options every year. Suppliers continue to provide apparel decorators with options for delivering orders of all sizes and specs, with machines capable of large or small runs.
Full StoryAfter successfully printing scarves on my digital printer the first few months, I decided to branch out into shirts, as it seemed like a natural progression.
Full StoryOne of the greatest things about emerging digital direct-to-garment (DTG) technology is the freedom it gives artists to profit from their work.
The starting point of any good pricing model, or any business for that matter, is understanding market demands. This should be fully elaborated upon in your business plan.
Full StoryWith the latest garment decoration technologies, it’s very feasible to build a mobile setup for a variety of products.
Full StoryOne of the most important goals of any business that operates a digital printer is to keep it running.
Full StoryIt’s important to remember there are many factors that can affect the final output of a digitally printed shirt.
Full StoryWhile growth is something every thriving businessperson pursues, it
usually doesn’t come without some growing pains.
Some people work to live and, consequently, live to work. Thus, the perception is they work because they have to work. Mark Wright, however, is an entrepreneur. He subscribes to the notion that if you do what you love, then you love what you do.
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