Printed Clothing
Printting gives you many advantages: it's durable and it can create unique and complex designs using extremely vivid colours' we use the highest quality printing machines to guarantee the highest quality end product to leave you with a smile on your face. There are a range of different print techniques available, and one may be more appropriate than the others depending on the garments you are using or the complexity of your logo. As an overview we can use vinyl, DTG or Transfer - these methods are explained below.
DTG
DTG, or Direct to Garment print, is a method that sees a printer directly apply ink to the garment (as the name suggests).To ensure the highest quality application when applying ink directly to a garment, a specialist printer is required, along with specialist ink which is absorbed by the fibres of the garment. A fixing agent is also applied to the garments before they go into production to help the colour adhere to the garments. Due to this, the garments will often need to be washed before they are worn the first time to take away the slight smell of the fixing agent. This type of customisation is best for complex logos and multiple colours, typically used for one off, full colour jobs needed with a fast turn around. This type of print works particularly well with t-shirts and hoodies.
Transfer
The third way we can print on a garment is by transfer. The best way to think of transfer is to compare it to the names and numbers on the back of a football shirt.
- Vinyl
A sheet of vinyl is carefully cut into the exact shape of your logo or design, the remaining design is then flipped and heat sealed onto the garment using a heat press.
Vinyl transfer is ideal for simple designs with a small number of colours – typically 1-2. It works especially well for relatively low-quantity orders. This method is suitable for most garments (with the exception of fleece and wool), and we particularly recommend it for Hi-Vis garments.
- DTF (Direct to Film)
DTF is one of the latest and most versatile print methods. Instead of printing directly onto the garment, your design is first printed onto a specialist film using high-quality inks, before being coated in adhesive powder. The design is then heat-pressed onto the garment, permanently bonding the print to the fabric.
The advantage of DTF is that it combines the best of both worlds: it can achieve vivid, full-colour designs like DTG, but it also has the durability and flexibility of transfer. DTF is suitable for a wide range of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends – making it a great option for workwear. It also performs well on both light and dark garments.
DTF is perfect for small to medium order quantities, and it produces a soft, flexible print that resists cracking and peeling. If you want detailed, vibrant logos that last across washes, DTF is a fantastic choice.
Care Guidance for Printed Items
To preserve the quality and longevity of your customised garments, do not tumble dry printed items. Heat and mechanical action from tumble drying can cause the print to crack, peel, or fade prematurely.
Any damage caused by tumble drying will not be covered under our returns or replacement policy.
Other notes
We also do not offer printing via DTG on garments that are 100% Polyester as the fabric cannot hold the print (screen print can be used as an alternative print method - but this service is only available on larger quantity orders of 20 garments and above).
