DTG or Direct to Garment printing

We know the process of colour printing on a paper. Now imagine a t-shirt in the place of a paper. The process involves a special printer which can hold a t-shirt in place and print directly on it. The ink used in DTG is a special ink which are absorbed by the garment. Since the DTG printer is more precise, any kind of image can be printed in detail and there is no limitation to colour. Customization becomes easy because the printer can print anything. It is a good option if the quantity of t-shirts is limited. Some of the pros and cons are listed below.

Quality and durability

The quality of the print is less and is not durable. A DTG print can survive upto 7-8 washes and begins to wear off. Although in the last decade the prints are more durable as the paints have undergone changes and can last much longer.

Pros

High quality printing – good for printing photos

Easy and hassle-free printing process

Designs cannot be felt as they stick to the garment

Easily customizable

Cons

Print time is longer

Uses expensive ink that is not readily available in the Indian market

Print area is limited to the capabilities of the printer

Can print on fabric only

Print durability is weak

 

Screen Printing

Screen printing is a process where ink is pushed through a mesh stencil on to a fabric. The small pores on the stencil guide the ink on to the fabric to create the print. A blade is used to push the ink over the mesh. As the blade is pulled over the mesh, the ink is pushed through the pores, onto the garment. Screen printing has been in vogue since the early 1900s and uses ink and dye which is available locally. It is manual and is best suited for bulk printing. The set-up takes time, but is easier to print when done. The print quality is excellent and does not wash away soon. Some of the pros and cons of screen printing is listed below.

Quality and Durability

Screen prints last longer on the fabric and does not easily wear off. They survive machine washes and hold well after multiple washes.

Pros

High quality printing

Cost effective

Good for bulk orders

Long lasting prints, can survive multiple washes

Easy to print specific parts of a garment

Cons

Set-up takes time

Photos don’t show up well

Designs sometimes look embossed

Not suitable for printing with multiple colours

What does Inkmonk do?

Inkmonk does both DTG as well as Screen printing. We cater to the needs of bulk and single orders. You can upload your designs and choose what type of printing you need. Our vendors will get your prints done right and the way you want it.

Cost estimates of DTG and Screen print t-shirts at Inkmonk

The cost of a DTG t-shirt at Inkmonk starts from INR 190.

The cost of a Screen-print t-shirt at Inkmonk starts from INR 200

 

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