{"id":9029,"date":"2026-03-18T21:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artisjet-printers.eu\/dtg-textile-printing\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:38:22","slug":"dtg-textile-printing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artisjet-printers.eu\/en\/technology\/dtg-textile-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"DTG textile printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aj-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is digital direct-to-garment printing (DTG)?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct-to-garment printing<\/strong>, also known as DTG, is a printing process on textiles and garments using specialised inkjet technology. It applies special inks directly onto the fabric, which are absorbed by the fibres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisjet.com\/images\/easyblog_articles\/202\/dtg-banner.jpg\" alt=\"artisJet DTG direct to garment printing banner\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DTG vs. other garment printing methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Sublimation<\/strong> \u2014 the image is first printed onto transfer paper, then applied to the fabric with heat and pressure. Limited to polyester.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Heat transfer<\/strong> \u2014 combines heat and pressure to apply designs. Suitable for short runs but with durability limitations.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen printing<\/strong> \u2014 pushes ink through a mesh. Excellent for large runs, but complex for customised designs or short runs.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital DTG<\/strong> \u2014 prints directly onto the garment as if it were paper. Much less time and labour than traditional methods.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of DTG printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisjet.com\/images\/easyblog_articles\/202\/b2ap3_thumbnail_img-1.jpg\" alt=\"DTG print on t-shirt example 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisjet.com\/images\/easyblog_articles\/202\/b2ap3_thumbnail_img-2.jpg\" alt=\"DTG print on t-shirt example 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>\u2705 Most coloured garments can be printed \u2014 white ink channel for dark and transparent backgrounds.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Wide range of applications: t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, socks, bags, towels and more.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Water-based inks, <strong>non-toxic and environmentally friendly<\/strong>, with excellent colour fastness, high elasticity and no cracking.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Ideal for short runs, prototypes and high-end customised garments.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Various <strong>on-demand print platens<\/strong> to facilitate the process \u2014 easy to print at low cost with no minimum order quantity.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The DTG printing process is simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>1. Pre-treatment<\/strong> \u2014 prepares the garment for printing.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>2. Load the printer<\/strong> \u2014 place the garment and get ready to print.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>3. Print and sell<\/strong> \u2014 let the printer do its job, finish with heat press and sell.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended artisJet DTG printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisjet.com\/images\/easyblog_articles\/202\/b2ap3_thumbnail_3000T.jpg\" alt=\"artisJet artis 3000T DTG printer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>artis 3000T<\/strong> \u2014 B3 format, ideal for SMEs and professional customisation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artisjet.com\/images\/easyblog_articles\/202\/b2ap3_thumbnail_5000T.jpg\" alt=\"artisJet artis 5000T DTG printer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>artis 5000T<\/strong> \u2014 larger format and higher speed for greater production volume.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1675ba18 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<p>Want to explore DTG printing for your textile business? Request a sample or demonstration.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:+31308080273\">+31 308 080 273<\/a> \u00b7 \ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:info@artisjet-printers.eu\">info@artisjet-printers.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Request DTG sample<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is digital direct-to-garment printing (DTG)? Direct-to-garment printing, also known as DTG, is a printing process on textiles and garments using specialised inkjet technology. It applies special inks directly onto the fabric, which are absorbed by the fibres. 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