DIRECT TO GARMENT (DTG)
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing offers an advanced solution for vibrant and durable apparel customization. This state-of-the-art technique enables direct printing of digital images onto clothing using cutting-edge technology, able to render over 16 million colors in one swift operation. The result? Not only does DTG printing provide remarkably vivid colors and bold designs that capture attention, but it also ensures the longevity of your custom print, resistant to cracking, peeling, or fading even with time and repeated washes.
DTG Price Sheets
PMNYC 4x4
Quantity
Light Garment
Dark Garment
1
$15.00
$22.00
2
$13.50
$19.75
6
$12.75
$19.25
10
$12.00
$18.00
15
$11.25
$17.00
24
$10.50
$15.75
36
$9.75
$14.75
48
$9.00
$13.75
60
$8.25
$12.50
78
$7.50
$11.50
100
$6.75
$10.25
120
$6.00
$9.25
140
$5.25
$8.25
180
$4.50
$7.00
300
$3.00
$4.75
PMNYC 7x11
Quantity
Light Garment
Dark Garment
1
$18.00
$24.00
2
$16.25
$21.50
6
$15.25
$21.00
10
$14.50
$19.75
15
$13.75
$18.50
24
$12.50
$17.25
36
$11.75
$16.00
48
$10.75
$15.00
60
$10.00
$13.75
78
$9.00
$12.50
100
$8.00
$11.25
120
$7.25
$10.00
140
$6.25
$9.00
180
$5.50
$7.75
300
$3.50
$5.25
PMNYC 11x15
Quantity
Light Garment
Dark Garment
1
$20.00
$24.00
2
$18.00
$21.50
6
$17.00
$21.00
10
$16.00
$19.75
15
$15.50
$18.50
24
$14.00
$17.25
36
$13.00
$16.00
48
$12.00
$15.00
60
$11.00
$13.75
78
$10.00
$12.50
100
$9.00
$11.25
120
$8.00
$10.00
140
$7.00
$9.00
180
$6.00
$7.75
300
$4.00
$5.25
PMNYC 14x16
Quantity
Light Garment
Dark Garment
1
$22.00
$26.00
2
$19.75
$23.50
6
$18.75
$22.50
10
$17.50
$21.25
15
$17.00
$20.00
24
$15.50
$18.75
36
$14.25
$17.50
48
$13.25
$16.00
60
$12.00
$14.75
78
$11.00
$13.50
100
$10.00
$12.25
120
$8.75
$11.00
140
$7.75
$9.50
180
$6.50
$8.25
300
$4.50
$5.75
PMNYC 16x20
Quantity
Light Garment
Dark Garment
1
$24.00
$28.00
2
$21.50
$25.25
6
$20.50
$24.25
10
$19.25
$23.00
15
$18.50
$21.50
24
$16.75
$20.25
36
$15.50
$18.75
48
$14.50
$17.25
60
$13.25
$16.00
78
$12.00
$14.50
100
$10.75
$13.25
120
$9.50
$11.75
140
$8.50
$10.25
180
$7.25
$9.00
300
$4.75
$6.25
DTG FAQs
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing is a modern apparel printing process that allows for high-detail, full-color designs to be printed directly onto garments. This innovative digital printing method uses a specialized printer that carefully applies ink onto the fabric, similar to a traditional inkjet printer. The primary benefit of DTG printing is its ability to reproduce intricate and vibrantly colored designs with a high degree of precision. Whether it's detailed graphics, full-color photographs or complex patterns, DTG printing excels at showcasing every stunning detail. As a preferred method for small batch or one-off orders, Direct-to-Garment printing provides an efficient, cost-effective solution that delivers exceptional results without compromising on the quality of your design.
Our typical turnaround time for DTG orders is 5-10 business days depending on the order size. Most small orders are printed within 5 days.
If you need it faster, we can expedite your order to meet your schedule. Expedited orders will incur a 25-75% surcharge of the order total.
This percentage is dependent on the requested timeline and relative quantities.
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) prints are renowned for their durability and ability to maintain their vibrancy even after numerous washes. The DTG process uses specialized inks that permeate the fabric's fibers, which results in a strong bond between the ink and garment. This ensures the print is less susceptible to fading, cracking, or peeling over time, offering you an end product that's as wear-resistant as it is eye-catching. To extend the longevity of your DTG printed items, we recommend washing them in cold water, inside out, and avoiding harsh detergents. With the right care, you can enjoy your bespoke DTG prints for years to come.
For optimum results in Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, it's recommended to submit designs in high-resolution image file formats. These include PNG and JPEG formats, which support high-quality, detailed imagery. However, vector files such as EPS, AI, or PDF are also favored due to their scalable nature, which maintains design sharpness regardless of size adjustment. It's crucial to ensure that these files are in 300 dpi resolution or higher to achieve the most precise and vibrant print possible. At Print Mafia NYC, our team is here to assist you in preparing your files to ensure the most striking and durable DTG prints.
The choice between Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing and screen printing largely depends on the intricacy of your design and the quantity of your order. For highly detailed designs with a wide range of colors or gradients, DTG is typically the better choice. This modern printing technique can reproduce intricate patterns and full-color images with a high level of precision and detail. DTG printing is also ideal for small batches or one-offs as it doesn't require the same setup process as screen printing.
On the other hand, screen printing excels for larger orders and designs with fewer colors. While it can handle detailed designs, its strength lies in producing vibrant, long-lasting prints in bulk.
At Print Mafia NYC, we're here to help you choose the best printing method based on the nature of your design, order size, and specific needs to ensure you receive the highest quality custom clothing.
If you have any additional questions about DTG printing or any of our other services, please email us at customerservice@printmafia.nyc to talk to one of our project specialists.