What is the difference between DTF and DTG printing?
DTG prints ink directly into the fibres of a cotton garment, giving a very soft
finish and photographic detail — it works best on 100% cotton. DTF prints onto a
film that is then heat-pressed onto the garment, so it bonds to almost any fabric
including polyester and blends, with stronger, more vivid colour. For cotton tees
we usually recommend DTG; for mixed fabrics, hard wear, or bright colour on dark
garments, DTF.
What is your minimum order?
There is no minimum for DTF and DTG — we will produce a single piece, which makes
sampling a design realistic before you commit to a bulk run. Screen printing becomes
cost-effective from around fifty pieces of the same design, and embroidery has no
hard minimum.
How long does an order take?
Typically 3–5 working days from artwork approval. Rush work is often possible —
tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm honestly whether we can
meet it before you pay anything.
Which method is best for caps?
Embroidery, in most cases. Caps have a structured, curved surface that thread
handles far better than ink, and a stitched logo holds its shape and colour for the
life of the cap. For large photographic artwork on a flat-panel cap, DTF is the
alternative.
What artwork files do you need?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) give the sharpest result, particularly for
screen printing and embroidery. High-resolution PNG or JPEG at 300dpi is fine for
DTF and DTG. If all you have is a sketch or a phone photo, send it anyway — we will
tell you what is needed to make it production-ready.
Can you print on garments I supply?
Yes. We print and embroider on customer-supplied garments as well as on blanks we
source. If you are supplying your own, tell us the fabric composition up front,
because it determines which methods are possible.
Will the print crack, peel or fade?
Not if the method matches the fabric, which is precisely why we run four of them.
Screen printing and embroidery are the most durable over hundreds of washes; DTF is
highly elastic and resists cracking; DTG sits inside the fibres, so there is nothing
to peel off. Washing inside out at 30°C gets the longest life from any of them.
How much does custom printing cost?
It depends on the method, the garment, the number of colours and the quantity —
unit cost drops sharply with volume, especially for screen printing. Send the details
and you get a fixed, all-in quote with setup and screens included rather than added
afterwards.
Do you handle corporate and uniform orders?
Yes — staff uniforms, hospitality kit and corporate merchandise are a significant
part of what we do. Artwork, thread codes and garment specifications stay on file,
so repeat orders and new-starter kit match what was issued previously.