Evolution in Personalized Shirts

By Brian Rau

Just like the printing press revolutionized printing, so has Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing enhanced the production of personalized shirts, thus bringing you the exact shirt you've wanted for years. So you can say goodbye to silk screening; you no longer have to pay for set-up fees or worry about making a large t-shirt order. You can also say c-ya to trying to make your own shirt by heat transfers " who wants to bother with that mess? Instead, you can easily create just one personalized shirt made just for you.

What is DTG printing?

DTG printing gives you so many options as the consumer. You can print on the front, back, sleeves or side of the shirt. The only limited areas are places with large seems or zippers. DTG can do this because it uses a flatbed printer in which you place the shirt on directly. It's appearance is comparable to an inkject printer. It's innovative design allows you to print at any angle and on any place, giving you the freedom to truly customize your shirt.

Generally, a DTG printer is 12 by'; however, each manufacturer can have slightly different sizes. Some manufacturers specialize in larger printing and have oversized printers.

Is DTG printing Eco-friendly?

No. DTG printing is very green because it is water based. There are no harmful chemicals or waste resulting from DTG printing.

You can even make a personalized shirt that is organic or you can also make a personalized shirt that is made from bamboo. To find out more about styles and models, contact your DTG printer.

How do I locate a DTG printer?

The best resource for finding a DTG printer is online. Do a search through Google for personalized shirts no minimum. Some silk screen printers may come up, so be aware of that as you search the different websites. From there, you can look at the different websites and find a DTG printer that will be perfect for you as you create your personalized shirt.

You can also check out YouTube for videos featuring DTG printers. - 29959

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