Direct to Garment Printing Company Near You
Direct to Garment, or DTG printing, is a process by which a digital image is printed directly onto your apparel using cutting edge printing technology and inks. This process allows us to print any quantity order with highly detailed full color designs at an affordable price. With our expert team of direct to garment printers, any design is possible . We ensure outstanding accuracy, exceptional consistency, phenomenal print output, and affordable rates with every order.
Moonlight Custom Printing is an expert in Direct to Garment printing. We have the equipment and professional know how to tackle almost every DGT project. Our goal is to provide our customers with high quality printed t-shirts, polos, totes and more at very affordable prices. We deliver quality every time.
Everything is wonderful with great service great prices and a great turn-around! Staff is super friendly and very helpful. Even the dog is cute!
- Montana Biltjinitis
What is the Direct to Garment (DTG) Process?
Artwork Inspection
Every order receives a professional design review from our team of graphic artists and digital printing experts. We work diligently with you to see to your finished product. To start, we ask for the highest resolution image you currently have. The higher the image resolution, the better!
Digitized The Artwork
Our designers are happy to work with any image you provide, even if it takes a bit of polishing. We have mastered the art of transforming designs into masterpieces. For businesses, check with your web developer or marketing team to provide you with any raw logo image files.
DTG Sample
OIf you’re placing a new order for five or more pieces, we’ll send you a digital copy of this updated work (a proof, for short) and ask that you approve it before printing begins. If you’re placing a re-order of any quantity or a new order for 4 pieces or fewer, we won’t send a proof unless the design is especially complex, or you request a proof during checkout. You can also email art@moonlightemb.com or call one of our project specialists at (308) 237-0397.
Printing
When it comes to printing, pixels matter. Pixels are the smallest measurable point in a photo, and together, hundreds of thousands of them (sometimes millions) combine together to make the image you see. Think of mosaic artwork; The greater number of pieces within a canvas, the more detailed and apparent the image will look.
File Types for Direct to Garment
There are two types of images: raster and vector. Raster images use pixels. The higher number of pixels an image contains, the better resolution it will have; better quality prints. Pixels have a direct effect on the scaling capabilities of an image. The more pixels an image contains, the larger it can be scaled without becoming boxy, or “pixelated.”
Vector images, however, use mathematical calculations between two different points to create geometrical shapes. The process itself uses lines instead of pixels, and because of that, they are infinitely scalable. No matter how large you scale a vector image, it will not lose its quality. When you view a photo on a computer screen, it usually requires a fairly low PPI (Pixels Per Inch) count – around 72, generally. For digital viewing, that’s fine. But when it comes to printing, both on t-shirts and paper, the higher the PPI count, the better. Ideally, we request customers submit photos at 300 PPI. If that’s not possible, no worries! Our design team is always happy to help.
Whether submitting a vector or raster image, here are some of the most commonly accepted file formats:
- AI
- EPS
- JPEG
- TIFF
- PNG
- PSD
- PCT
Direct to Garment FAQs
What is direct to garment (DTG) printing?
Direct to garment (DTG) printing is a method where digital designs are printed directly onto the fabric using specialized inkjet technology.
What types of fabrics are best for DTG printing?
DTG printing works best on 100% cotton fabrics, providing vibrant and long-lasting prints.
What are the benefits of DTG printing?
Benefits of DTG printing include high detail, full-color prints, and the ability to print small batches or single items efficiently.
How does the print quality of DTG compare to screen printing?
DTG offers superior detail and color gradients compared to traditional screen printing, making it ideal for complex designs.
What is the turnaround time for DTG printed orders?
To get started, simply contact us, and we will guide you turnaround times are typically fast, as DTG printing is a direct process without the need for a setup like screens in screen printing.
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