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Garment Decoration Technologies
DTG
DTG Vinyl Screen Printing
Embroidery Transfer Printing - DIY Transfer Printing
Some of the key technologies out there ….
How much will it cost?
Level of Expertise?
How quick?
Wash ability?
Maintenance?
Environmental?
Soft Hand?
Some things to think about?
Growth?
What kind of business are you?
The Promoter School Uniform
Workwear Fashion Label High Street Retailer
Online Retailer
So what is the best one(s) for me?
DTG
DTG Vinyl Screen Printing
Some of the key technologies out there ….
• Constant new developments• Great for low volume,
photographic multi colour prints• Generally requires medium to
high investment• Good for online, quick turnaround
market• Consumable cost is high for large
volume work• But you need to understand the
process especially for printing onto darks
• Great for low volume personalisation• Mature market• Suitable for low production• I don’t like weeding• Low investment required to get going• Not so versatile• Only really suitable for simple artwork• Wash ability can be variable
• Great for high volume production• Very versatile• Low investment required to get
going• Takes time and experience to get
the best results especially multi colour complex prints
• Very cost effective for larger runs• Many inks to choose from with
varying opacity• Not great for low volume unless
considering newer digital screen making technologies
• Perceived to be messy
Embroidery Transfer Printing - DIY Transfer Printing
Some of the key technologies out there ….
• New Colour Lasers with white toner opening up new possibilities
• Suitable for low production levels• Great for photographic work and
quick turnaround• Generally requires low to
medium investment• Keep a watch on consumable
costs • Wash ability can be variable• Some papers self weeding, others
not so …
• Very common and popular in corporate / uniform market place
• Not suitable for all garment types or styles of artwork
• High investment required for high volume production
• Have to keep up with machine developments to get the most benefits (and to be competitive)
• Lots of choice from multiple vendors• Many of the transfers are screen
printed giving the benefits of screen printing inks
• Good for managing working capital• Becoming more popular for printers
to create their own transfers• Requires low to medium investment
So what is the best one(s) for me? – start to build your criteriaHealth Warnings apply
Conclusion
• There are no silver bullets and no simple answers• Clearly define what you need (rather than want) for your
business then research the options for you• Use multiple solutions to give the right solution at the
right price to your customer and at the right cost to you• ‘When you are a hammer every problem looks like
a nail’ – therefore consider blended solutions and get the best for you