Heat Presses: Worth Their Weight in Gold!

Heat Presses: Worth Their Weight in Gold!

A heat press is a machine that is needed when DTG printing, but did you know it also allows you to press designs onto many varied materials and surfaces, too? Heat Presses can be used in so many different ways.  Direct to Garment needs them to cure the inks, but did...
History of Direct to Garment

History of Direct to Garment

The advancements in Direct to Garment printers, since its introduction, have been simply amazing.  Back in the 1990’s, Matthew Rhome had an idea of being able to use an ink jet printer to print directly onto a t-shirt.  By 1996, he filed a patent for Direct to Garment...
Why is it Important to Have Proper Humidity?

Why is it Important to Have Proper Humidity?

The key to starting and maintaining a successful DTG business is to be fully informed about the proper humidity levels that are needed, and the impact that this may have on the printing process. Learning how to monitor and control your humidity will greatly impact...
Direct To Garment Growth In The Market

Direct To Garment Growth In The Market

The past couple of years have been very impactful to the printing industry. Most markets have seen a decline whereas the custom garment (t-shirt) printing space has seen huge growth during this time. The availability of equipment that is capable of handling small...
Why Commercial Printers Should Consider DTG

Why Commercial Printers Should Consider DTG

If you haven’t already heard, there is a shortage in the paper supply chain.  Not only does this impact your clients, but it will also impact your revenue.  Having multiple ways to help your current clients, and help new clients, will greatly reduce your redundancy by...
How can DTG help grow your business?

How can DTG help grow your business?

Print-On-Demand is on a huge surge with no slowing in sight. Direct to Garment provides an efficient and cost-effective way to capitalize on this growing segment. As customer buying habits continue to move towards an on-demand mindset, print shops need to adapt....
What Is Direct-To-Garment Printing Anyway?

What Is Direct-To-Garment Printing Anyway?

Direct-To-Garment (also known as DTG) printing is almost exactly how it sounds.  DTG printing is a process of printing directly on textiles and other items using inkjet technology. It really is as cool as it sounds.   A DTG Printer is similar to how your home...