The popularity of tshirt printing continues to rise as more and more individuals, organisations and businesses realise how much potential they offer for very reasonable prices. Even with the many different t-shirts already out there, there is always room for more and they can be a way to get creative while also meeting some practical needs in terms of things like advertising or team building. A lot of people think of screen printing as the only choice when it comes to t-shirt printing because it is the most popular with businesses and places ordering in bulk especially but there are other printing methods. Here is a closer look at screen printing as well as two other reliable methods.
DTG or Direct to Garment
The most modern and recent development in garment printing is Direct to Garment printing. This has evolved as the printing technology has become more advanced. It does not need templates, screens or transfers, just a printer similar to a regular printer but larger, and then the t-shirts. It is a more expensive printing option and that is why it tends to be used when the amounts needed are smaller. But the great advantages to DTG tshirt printing is you can print photos, very detailed images, and use lots of colors. Just be ready that for now, the image does fade over time.
Iron on or transfer paper
This is a method where heat is used with transfer paper placed onto the garment and it moves the image onto the t-shirt. It is the method a lot of people use when they choose to design their own shirts at home as it just needs an iron and the paper transfers. Done professionally they tend to use much better heat and presses to apply better pressure and get improved results. It is good when you do not expect the shirt to be reworn a lot of time and it can start to peel. It certainly does not give as high-quality results as either DTG or screen printing.
Screen printing
The most popular method for tshirt printing is still screen printing and it has been around for thousands of years too. It uses a screen per ink colour and for that reason it is best used when there are fewer than a handful of colours in the image being printed. It gives a high-quality finish and lasts a good length of time making it good for when you want people to wear the shirt over months or even years. Many printers as for a minimum order when using screen printing so you might not be able to get a small number of shirts. Ordering in bulk though often means you will get a discount on the price of the printing.
Conclusion
These are just three of the main methods for printing t-shirts, you can choose the option that meets your needs and fits within your budget. Find a reputable printer with experience and talk to them about what your needs are.
