DTG — prints directly onto the fabric. Sometimes called digital printing, this method uses a specialized inkjet printer to apply your design, followed by heat pressing to set the image. The ideal fabric is at least 70% cotton, in white or near-white shades.

For dark or polyester fabrics, a special primer is first applied over the area to be printed. Once the primer dries, the design is printed in two stages: first with white ink, then in full color. Our advanced Japanese printer handles this quickly, but we generally avoid printing on dark fabrics. Applying the primer and drying it takes time, and the resulting three-layer print can feel similar to DTF prints, losing two key DTG advantages — speed and breathability. That’s why DTF is preferred for darker items.

DTG is mainly intended for high-detail, full-color prints on white cotton, with speed being one of its main advantages.

To get a top-quality print that lasts, the fabric must be high-quality cotton with the right thread structure, such as Ringspun. Clothing manufacturers often specify whether a garment is suitable for DTG. (So, a random T-shirt from any store might not be ideal.)
That’s why we print using DTG only on selected models from global brands like Fruit of the Loom® and Gildan®.

Even at maximum print brightness, DTG images will appear slightly less vivid than DTF prints.
But if you look at it creatively, this is actually a cool feature. Want a warm, cozy, vintage, or naturally subdued look? DTG technology gives you that creative option!

This method isn’t ideal for filling large areas with a single color. In almost all cases, printing circles or blocks larger than 5×5 cm may show slight “graininess.” This is a feature of the technology: as the fabric dries, fibers lift unevenly.
Nowadays, gradients are very popular in software and app designs. DTG technology is perfect for turning on-screen gradients into real, tangible prints.

The print is very durable, but over time and multiple washes, it will fade slightly. The exact percentage of fading depends on detergents and wash settings.
The brutal reality of DTG prints is this: they don’t dissolve, they don’t wash away — they merely fade, standing strong until the ultimate tragedy strikes… a new hole in your well-worn, well-loved T-shirt.

To keep your merch looking great, follow simple care tips:
Use a gentle wash cycle up to 30°C. Turn the garment inside out before washing. Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals. Iron on the reverse side — DTG prints are more forgiving than DTF prints when it comes to ironing.