Unleash Your Style with DTG Printing
Revolutionize Your Custom Apparel with DTG Printing
Unlock endless possibilities with Direct to Garment printing. Create vibrant, high-quality designs on demand. Perfect for businesses and creatives alike.
The Future Of Apparel Printing
What Is DTG Printing?
Digital Apparel Printing is a process of printing on textiles, t-shirts, and other garments using specialized or modified inkjet technology. Direct to garment printing has come a long way in the past few years and can now print on black with the help of pre-treatments for garments. In addition, cotton blends are able to be printed on which only a few years ago was impossible.
DTG printers use a special textile ink which prints the ink directly onto a fabric that we pre-treat in house. These inks are absorbed by the fibers of the garment. They are extremely precise in terms of color and photograph quality.
- Able to achieve unlimited colors and detail
- No Costly Initial Set up Fees
- Minimums starting at 25 per design
Pro Tip: When sending your artwork make sure that the file is at a minimum 300 DPI, the sooner we can get the correct file the quicker we can be in delivering your dream merch.
Compare Methods
Screen Printing
- Limited number of print colors, dependent on design.
- Print has very high durability, lasting through more washes than other methods.
- Most cost-effective for medium to large sized orders (1-6 print colors).
- Great print feel when using dark color inks. Good breathability with light color inks and large ink coverage.
- Certain colors and synthetic materials not recommended, ask our team for more information.
- Print colors typically appear very vibrant upon printing.
- Special Features: Limited Glow-in-the-Dark ink.
Digital Printing
- Great for photos and realistic images. Digital Printing (DTG) works for full color designs (10+ colors).
- High print durability, less durable than water-based inks seen in Screen Printing.
- Most cost-effective for 1-5 piece orders featuring 1 to full color prints.
- Print feel is great, soft and breathable.
- Synthetic materials not recommended. DTG is best for 100% cotton apparel.
- Vibrancy is muted, best for full color images and pictures.
- No specialty prints or inks.
Heat Transfer
- Great for full-color prints, especially with vibrant colors. Can be done with 10+ colors.
- Very high print durability.
- Most cost-effective for mid-sized orders (4 to full color prints).
- Great print feel.
- A great option for synthetic materials.
- Print colors appear very vibrant.
- Special Features: Foil, Glitter, Puff, and more.
Embroidery
- 84 thread colors available.
- Very high print durability.
- Most cost-effective for medium to large sized orders.
- Typical embroidered print feel.
- A great option for synthetic materials.
- Print colors appear very vibrant.
- No specialty prints or threads.
Things You Should Know about Direct to Garment Shirt Printing
There are a few important considerations when considering DTG garment printing;
Pretreat Lines May Be Seen
To ensure the proces looks as good as possible, a pre-treat is applied to your item. It is highly recommended that you wash your garment before wearing becasue the pre-treat process can leave a litle residue. This will be gone after washing.
The Garment MUST be atleast 80% Cotton
DTG printing uses water based inks, which work best with 100% cotton or natural fabrics. Fabrics such as tri-blends are not possible unless specifically formulated for direct to garment printing.
Colors will not be as Vibrant
Due to the CYMK process and waterbased inks, we are not able to achieve as vibrant of printed colors. No neons or super bright colors are possible. If vibrancy is needed, screen printing will be a much better choice.
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Guidelines
Pantone matching is not possible but we certainly try to achieve as close as possible upon request (charges may apply). Colors will be printed closest to the original artwork submitted. Please take note that there can be a variation in colors you see on screen (RGB) and what is actually printed (CMYK). There may also be variations in color within same order due to printing process. Changes may occur depending on the volume of ink and/or the composition of the garment.
Art Work Guidelines
No Margins / Empty Space Around Artwork – Must Be Cropped To Design
File Format
PNG (RGB) / PSD (CMYK) – Transparent Background For Color Garments
Resolution
300 DPI (600 Best Results)
Fabric Type
Garments Must Be 100% – 75% Cotton
Printing sizes are defined by the size of the garment and will be adapted proportionally without prior notice.
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Frequency Ask Question：
What is DTG printing and how does it work for custom apparel?
DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printing is a modern digital printing technique that uses specialized inkjet technology to print full-color designs directly onto fabric. It’s ideal for custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and more, allowing for intricate details and vibrant colors without setup fees.
What types of products can be customized using DTG printing at Likeu?
At Likeu, DTG printing is available for a wide range of workwear and promotional items, including unisex short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, tank tops, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and even canvas bags and aprons.
What are the benefits of choosing custom digital printing DTG tshirt for my business?
Custom digital printing DTG tshirt offers several advantages: no minimum order quantity, quick turnaround, photo-quality detail, and the ability to print complex, multi-color designs on demand—making it perfect for small businesses, startups, and creative brands.
Is DTG printing suitable for bulk orders and large-scale workwear customization?
Yes, DTG printing is suitable for both small and large orders. While it excels at short runs and one-off designs, Likeu’s advanced DTG technology also supports bulk customization for workwear, uniforms, and promotional apparel with consistent quality.
How durable are DTG printed designs on workwear and t-shirts?
DTG prints at Likeu are made with high-quality, eco-friendly inks that bond with the fabric, ensuring long-lasting color and wash resistance. Proper care—such as washing inside out and avoiding high heat—will help maintain the vibrancy and durability of your custom apparel.
Can I print my own artwork or logo using DTG on different types of garments?
Absolutely! Likeu welcomes custom artwork, logos, and complex graphics for DTG printing on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more. Our design team can assist you in preparing your files to achieve the best results for your custom digital printing DTG tshirt and workwear needs.
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