DTF Printing vs DTG Printing
DTG printing has been a popular choice for printing full-color designs directly onto garments using specialized inkjet printers. However, DTF printing, which uses a heat transfer process to apply designs, has several advantages over DTG printing. Why DTF Printing is a Better Choice?
1. Garment Compatibility:
Garment Compatibility: DTF printing can be applied to a wide range of garment types, including those with buttons and zippers, due to its heat transfer process after printing DTF film finished. This makes DTF printing a better choice for those who want to print on different types of garments. DTG printing, on the other hand, requires a flat surface to print on due to the limited space between printing platform and printhead, which means garments with buttons, zippers, and pockets cannot be printed.
2. Material Compatibility:
DTF printing can be applied to a variety of materials, including cotton, polyester, and blends, while DTG printing is designed primarily for 100% cotton garments. This gives DTF printing a wider range of material options to work with.
3. Size limit:
DTF printing can print designs in larger sizes and gang sheet printing can accommodate different shapes and sizes of design. DTG printing, on the other hand, is typically limited to A3-sized prints and flat surfaces.
4. Turnaround time:
DTF printing has a faster turnaround time compared to DTG printing because it doesn’t require the pre-treatment process that DTG printing requires. Additionally, DTF printing allows for multiple pictures and designs to be printed at once, while DTG printing is a slower, one-by-one printing process.
5. Cost:
DTF printing is generally less expensive than DTG printing, making it a more cost-effective option for those looking to print designs on garments.
