Is direct to garment the same as sublimation?
Direct to garment printers are specially built inkjet printers for traditional cotton and blend t-shirts. They use an eco-friendly water-based ink that is jetted directly on the surface of the shirt.
Advantages of Direct to Garment
Direct to garment offers a large number of advantages over other traditional printing methods.
Large range of colour options
Can be used for detailed and broad designs
Extremely fast process
Available for both mass production and short production runs
Low setup costs make it easy to access
Works on coloured garments as well
Accurate reproduction and high-quality results
Water-based, making it eco-friendly
Disadvantages of Direct to Garment
Limited to cotton garments
Limited to white garments
Not cost-effective for mass production
Can be a little slower than other methods
Limited design placement