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With the advent of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing it is easier than ever to add a personalized touch to your wardrobe. Historically the options for personalization were very limited. The options included silk screening or heat-applied transfers. With silk screening there are set-up fees relating to making the screen creating a minimum order situation where it is not feasible to print a one-of-a-kind shirt when you need it. The only real option up to now for that personalized shirt was the heat transfer. Finding a place to have that done professionally was a challenge and doing it yourself left you with a shirt that looked O.K. for the first wear but after laundering the shirt it was relegated to the yard work wardrobe, not for public display. With DTG printing there are no screens to burn and no iron on transfer to worry about peeling or cracking. So you get a personalized shirt that is durable and has no set-up costs.

DTG printing explained

A DTG printer looks similar to an inkjet printer, with a flatbed designed specifically for making shirts. The shirt is manually placed on the printer which offers the flexibility of printing anywhere desirable on the shirt. That’s right, you can print on the back, front, sleeves, side because you can print in any location and any angle. The only places excluded from printing are areas by zippers and large seems. DTG makes it possible to make the personalized shirt you’ve always dreamed of.

DTG printers are usually 12 x’ with some variations between manufacturers. There are also some specialty manufacturers who offer oversized printers for larger printing proportions for those specific personalized shirts.

Is DTG printing Eco-friendly?

DTG printing does not require harsh chemicals during production or as waste; consequently, it won’t hurt the environment.

If you want to go even greener you can personalize an Organic T-Shirt or use a shirt made from bamboo. A number of garment manufacturers have green lines. Contact your DTG printer for styles and models that are available.

How can I find 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.

If you are curious about the process or the printers there are a number of videos featuring DTG printers on youtube.com.

Brian is a veteran in the personalized shirts industry. Check out his website and build your own personalized t shirts right now!