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Check the garment
Review the material and color, then determine whether pretreatment is needed.
Capabilities / Decoration
How direct-to-garment printing works.
Direct-to-garment printing applies ink directly onto a garment using a specialized printer. Fabric composition, pretreatment and curing affect the final print and feel.
RICE LABS / Custom apparel
DIRECT TO GARMENT (DTG).
Decoration methods / Production guide
01 / The method
A different approach to full-color printing.
DTG uses a specialized garment printer to apply inks directly to the textile. Fabric composition, color, pretreatment and curing are important to the final print. It is often considered for detailed designs where direct fabric printing is preferable to an applied transfer.
How to get started
Share your artwork and garment preference. We'll check fabric compatibility, color requirements and whether DTG is the right method.
Where it works best
01
Illustrated artwork
Useful for suitable multicolor illustrations and artwork with subtle tonal changes.
02
Direct fabric printing
The design is printed onto the garment itself instead of arriving as a separate transfer.
03
Project flexibility
A useful option to evaluate when traditional screen setups are not the best match for the artwork or run.
02 / Production
How direct to garment (dtg) works.
02
Print the design
Prepare artwork at the appropriate size and print directly onto the selected garment.
03
Cure and check
Cure the printed ink and verify color, placement and overall finish.
03 / Artwork
What to send us.
You do not need production-ready files to request a quote. Send what you have and we'll review the details.
- 01Share high-resolution artwork at approximately the intended physical size.
- 02Provide the desired garment color and composition if known.
- 03Tell us whether artwork has fine gradients, transparency or photo-like detail.
04 / Questions
Good to know.
What fabrics are best for DTG?
Cotton-rich fabrics are often a strong match, but compatibility depends on the specific garment and equipment. We'll confirm suitability before quoting.
Is DTG the same as DTF?
No. DTG prints directly onto suitable fabric. DTF prints onto film, then transfers the finished graphic using heat and pressure.
Is there a fixed DTG minimum?
We evaluate DTG quantities and suitability during quoting. Tell us the estimated range, even if you're still deciding.
Start a project
Your artwork. Made real.
Share your product, approximate quantity and preferred design locations. Our team will handle the production review.
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