T-Shirt Printing - Screen Print vs. DTG (Direct-to-Garment) Print
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 07. 2024
- bellacanvas.com - While there are a lot of printing methods out there, Screen Print vs. DTG (Direct-to-Garment) Print seem to be competing for most popular. Find out more on our blog, Beyond the Blank: bit.ly/2tl8hor
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About this video: In this video BELLA+CANVAS shows you how to screen print and how to dtg print on the best blank apparel, in this case, a black, blank t-shirt. With today's technology, screen printing is now up against some of the most modern direct-to-garment (DTG) printers. Screen printing can yield more shirts per hour than the current line up of DTG printers. There are pros and cons to each technique. so be sure to choose the best method for your t-shirt business.
đš Thank you all who have watched our video! We have gone through the comments section and created a video on some of your most frequently asked questions! czcams.com/video/G_R_5DGdLlY/video.html
What I really want to know is how I can be sure when I order a T shirt that *I don't get one with a vinyl/ rubber/plastic/ other stuck-on decal instead of an actual print.*
For those wondering how DTG washes, it depends how you print your garment, how well you pretreat it/cure the garment, and the quality of ink youâre using. We wash our DTG prints (and put them in the dryer) with no problems at all. DTG makes printing a breeze.
Depends a lot on the t-shirt too. Lots of higher quality inks and pretreatements are falling after few washes missleading people, who blame the ink brand, but it's the t-shirts that fails the good print. There is difference between cotton and "cotton".
@@BpKoksan Which shirts would you recommend?
@@BpKoksan Whats the difference? and what do you recommend
Thank you for being pretty much the only person to have side by side of them both
Would love to see a follow up after 15 washes :)
me too
Me too, and that is not a good CMYK separation also.
De Todo Hn that is spot color seperation.. for pic image they should have gone with cmyk...
spoiler DTG fails after 10
screen printed failed at 1.
This was great, thanks Bella Canvas!
glade we could be of help!
You didn't compare the quality of the two technologies! Fading, peeling off, how is it after mutliple washes?
That is because Screen printing is superior in that regard.
We Provoke Thought is it really ?
agree
Funny how they liked the comment, but didn't give a response
yes that is very important and I would like to know about that.
Great video! Well done.
Great video, thanks!
Found this video helpful in deciding what print style to use for a run of merch, thank you. And I just realized that I'm watching a Bella Canvas video... which happens to be my favorite shirt brand to use!
Love to hear that! So glad you found the video and it was helpful!
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
Awesome vid, thanks!
Very well explained - thanks a million - đđ
thanks guys for these helpful videos I learn something new every week! Thanks Shirt Agency :)
Norissa Harman so great to hear! Let us know if there's anything in particular you'd like us to cover.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
DTG looks great the first time you wear it....but then it gradually starts falling apart with every wash. Screen printing is far more durable. I have screen printed tee shirts that I have literally worn for 20 years and they still look fine. The images on my DTG shirts started flaking off within ONE YEAR, even with cold water wash and gentle dry.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
@@monicaxiao5471 hello, our company is interested. how can we contact you?
Thanks very much, helps me out a lot đđŒ
Finally someone answered my question. Thank you!!
Happy this helped you out!
I'm a screen printer!
In reference to screen printing:
"There are three to four blues in this artwork but we simplified it down to 1."
"And that's where we're going to see the biggest difference between this and DTG."
One of the advantages of getting your artwork screen printed is that you can use more vibrant colors. A screenprint can use multiple blues, whereas DTG only uses 1 blue.
Question: Why the 45 line screening? I do 50 for manual printing; can't you do at least 55 for automatic machines?
I don't think this was a fair comparison.
Agreed
they wanted dtg looks better over screen print, screen print its way better than that...
Print
Same here!
Yeah. We used to run CMYK on a lot of stuff with crazy detail and it looked fantastic. Bitch to set up but looked amazing and I had a few test print shirts that the prints outlasted the actual shirts.
This video obviously made me see the difference... Great video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate the feedback.
new to the whole t shirt business and process this was very helpful I like the DTG finished product but also appreciate the screenprint and the value of it which allows for more products being made thanks for sharing
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
@@monicaxiao5471 No he's not.
Such a nice colour for screen printing because pasted colour make begineer like me impress to learn how to mix the colour more well.
agreed!
I have sent numerous photos of mine to printers and they are just about the same to me. If you are using 1 - 2 colors, you can go way faster with screen and I get that. But if you want a realistic tee, DTG preserves that. A lot of my clients do want the cartoonish look of hand-drawn art. A screen printer told me recently that the top of the line DTG machines are going to be around $50k and will need new heads several times a year and they are $1K each. I suppose you could start out with a $15K machine at first or two and then work up to the high-end stuff.
Right! It really depends on both the printer and customer's budgets and needs. Thanks for adding your two cents! We love hearing everyone's experiences.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
i use simple screen printing for black simple designs and dtg for multi color designs
Jonathan Macaw this was the comment i needed
but can you use CMYK Screen Printing for multi colors design
Thank you, I'm looking into doing both!
Great video and great information. Thank you.
This was great. Thanks for the info!
Thank you Bella Canvas.
Thank you!
This is helpful. Thank you Bella+Canvas đ€đŒ
I think they purposely screen printed these at such a low lpi to make the DTG print look superior just to push sales. Output at a higher lpi, burn on higher mesh counts and you can make the DTG look bad in comparison.
We have a photo real screen printing vid coming soon!
Can screen print match 1200 dpi? Can it do it in 1 minute? Match price for just one shirt with unlimited colors?
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Basura tu DTG porque parece una fotocopia pegada a una sudadera! lolll
yeap, thats what l thought
I used Printful to print a multi-colored design via DTG and I was not very impressed with how the design faded after each wash, nor did I like the chemical smell that the shirt had when I first opened the packaging. Moving forward, I think that I'm gonna only use screen printing. Great Video!
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
Thatâs because Printful is a terrible quality company to use. Consider using a local printer
All of the tests I have had made at Printful have used Bella Canvas-- it's a great shirt with a light weight feel. My success of printing with Printful is spotty tho, especially with process spot colors. I don't think DTG is the best process for spot colors, especially on black fabric. Do you have such a review?
Very helpful
Thanks yall
AWESOME! I needed this video!
Glade we could help! Be sure to check out more helpful content on our channel!
I work with both screen printing and dtg and while dtg has higher resolution than some screen printing processes the dtg is very limited in what you can print. Some dtg machines won't take vector files and you are limited to the type of garment you can print. Overall I'd rather stick with screen print because of the speed, durability, and the ability to print on more types of garments
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
which method do those vintage style Johnson Motor Company shirts use? Yuu can not feel the print, feels like the rest of the shirt and its very light saturated so you can look trough it. I can not imagine its DTG and it isnt sublimation as well because its cotton. So i guess its like a screen print but very lightly done, i dont know if thats possible. Just curious because i have some shirts from them.
Thanks really informative for new guys with ah clothing line
Hi guys. Nice video. Can I ask what is the pre treatment product you applied?
Thanks
What program did you use to separate the design?. Thanks!
very informative
thank you very much
love it
I agree screen printed plastisol ink washes better but the DTG when cured right looks pretty good. I have seen 2 and 3 year old DTG prints still going strong.
Shirt Agency I agree. However, I would like to see the durability of this particular design long term. I've yet to see any DTG hold up great long term with white ink. Great video by Bella Canvas btw!
Forget plastisol. I make my sim process inks out of green galaxy mixing system. All you have to do is match the colors. I discharge the base. I use Wiliflex spot process plastisol occasionally when sep studio separated. I also use InkSeps CWB plastisol but it doesnât matter which I use all are going to look like your dtg but be done in a tenth the time.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
i love the texture on screen printing , full color just not for tshirt :)
Really helpful video. So pretty much DTG cost more and looks better depending on the graphic. These Bella video's are good because they really help you figure out a lot of the early stage decisions i.e. what print process, kind of shirt etc. thanks yall, appreciate it. Ive watched a lot of them.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
Can an actual real picture in highj resolution be printed in DTG and have the same quality let say a t-shirt, mug and hoddie? Thank you!
Regarding image quality, I'm surprised you only compared resolution. What about colour vibrancy? It's well known that screen printing produces more vibrant colours than DTG.
good point!
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
does dtg make an impermiable layer? like will it make my chest sweat cuase its like wearing a plastic bag on the chest or its permable?
My experience is that silk screens hold up a lot longer and feel better
Very informative video, thank u, just a tiny suggestion, you could have used a better image for illustration.
Wowww amazing
manual screen printing thanks!
girl you have the most lovely skin tone
:) We're all very jealous of carissa's skin!
What print type is more durable?
DTG has a long way before it is profitable on a commercial level, but definitely it could be the future of garment decoration.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
I've been printing for 40 years, including 4 color high end process. Why did they use such a large dot? A 55lpi would have worked much better as a 4 COLOR PROCESS. The negative in the white underbass would suffice as the black.
sweldon this is simulated process. The dots could be smaller but we have less headaches with a larger dot which makes jobs run faster.
Yeah! I am agree with you, even 65 Lpi & round dot is the best and you can get better results
at 65 with a 300-320 mesh i get result really close to dtg costumers can't see the difference i even have screen printer telling me i did it with a dtg. i work similar with simulated process.
sweldonn what do you think a screen print or a dtg ?
Shirt Agency headache? Youâre comparing. Make it honest. You are putting 45 lpi up against a digital printer? You need to keep the Roque rocking. Iâm all about Rocking with Roque and powering the print. I wish Ryonet wouldnât even sell those dtg printers. But they have to do what they have to do. You wonât catch me with one. I have a small run system established that flies and letâs face it. That would be the only advantage of dtg, for small runs. Youâre kidding yourself making it about quality. I choke my base and interlock my halftones. I have accurip and sep studio but on a print like that I would manual sep It and hit it at 65 lpi.
When I had a shirt digitally printed it did not take weeks. He mentions what he does to black shirt. Do they do that same treatment to white shirts? This is something that should have been addressed.
Cost per print was not mentioned i wonder
Is it possible to print just 2 tees?
Johnathan Macaw is correct. If and only if, you are doing a design with multiple colors AND also a very intricate design like the one used in the video, you would more than likely have to go with DTG Printing. With that said, Silk Screening is hands down, KING. It is superior over and above all other forms of printing. And here is some more VERY important information when it comes to using DTG Printing. DTG machines print using cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK). When you convert an amazing looking digital file from RGB to CMYK, (the designs you create on your computer use RGB) many colors go âout of gamut.â Simply put, they can't be reproduced using just CMYK. In my opinion, any company that uses DTG, especially for Drop Shipping, should make it loud and clear what problems can arise when printing shirts. Maybe they do now, not sure. But if you didn't know, now ya know. I hope I am saving people from a whole lot of problems they didn't know exists with DTG Printing Technology. Finally, the video was great in its ability to show a difference when someone has to deal with such intricate art work.
We have both, DTG takes a lot of time to make large quantities, must of the time for 50 pieces or more with 3 or 4 colors we use screen printing it all comes down to how many colors the job needs, for low quantites with many colors DTG is the way to go
Yes, exactly! It all comes down to the job.
Ricardo Flores does DTG hold up well after being washed many times ???
mega akkadian yes it hold up really well. Just make sure to use the correct temperature and pressure to make it last.
Ricardo Flores okâ appreciate the info thanks đ
thanks for the info
I enjoyed this video thank you for sharing. I understand the difference between screen printing and DTG now. :)
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
Even though you get more detail in DTG, the screen printing results still looks way better for some reason.
I thought I was the only one. I like the contrast more on screen than the DTG. But this was 3 years ago so who knows how DTG tech improved. :)
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
DTG is the future. The only advantages Screen Print currently has is it's better for large volume and may hold up better after washing. However, both of those two things can be bridged as technology improves.
DTG is also like 18x the price of a 4 color screen printing setup
Very true! And we hope to get DTG there sooner :)
Screen Printing is doomed because now people can print their own t-shirts on demand through amazon and other outlets... just one t-shirt at a time... No need for large inventory of t-shirts that will never sell...
@@haveabeer123 dropshipping has its pros and cons as well depending on the scale of your business its much better to print shirts yourself
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
I am on a manual Vastex and print at 55 lpi.... These guys were on a ROQ auto and went down to 45 lpi, my guess is they wanted the screen print to look noticeably different. The first time I watched this video before I started to Sim Process I really didn't understand but now that I crank out photo prints on a manual trust me they could have gotten a better print. But the real test is what will the DTG look like 10, 20, 60 washes later
Can you advise on the best fabric blends for screen printing and digital printing! Looking to print on soft blend fabrics, thanks
Sure! all our fabrics are great for screen printing and DTG. But if we HAD to rank...100% cotton performs the best for both, followed by heather CVC, then triblend and flow.
you missed out a very important point , that is the feel of the print on the shirt.
Which t-shirt printing is best high quality printing machine anyone help pls
But how do they FEEL? I can't wear T-shirts that have that plastic feel to whatever is on them because if I sweat at all, that part sticks to my skin and is uncomfortable. Trying to figure out if DTG still has that feel.
Hi there! There are a few components that can lead to print feeling that way. Like dark shirts vs light shirt, how large the graphic is, etc.
Great video. Needed a good explanation and this did it.
Glad we could help!
Believe me, it doesn't
I want to know What's the print durability of each method?
where can i get some automatic equipment like that used for the screen prints
The machine in this video is from Ryonet!
Hey serious question here if I want to build a Brand for tshirt shorts hats etc and money isn't an issue which should I buy dtg or screen print there's a ridiculous gap in price between them and I would like to not only make my own brand but eventually have a high quality street brand?? Any help needed money is not an issue
Hi, It is so remarkable that someone else is researching how to start their own brand at the same time as me.
I was actually going to ask what screen they used, and if a higher mess count would provide a more clear screen print.
also I just bought a 4 clolor 2 station press from amazon. It seems to be chinesium, but I hope it lasts long enough for me to turn a profit, and buy the incredible equipment some of these youtubers use.
check out:
Reyestheentrepreneur
Kenyonken
It is so hard to filter through the bs, and product pushing.
Math Don thank you! I will check them out
Great video, but what happens after washing and normal wear/tear with the clothing? Is there a difference?
Screen printing is a little bit more durable after multiple washes. Some people find more fading with DTG, but if you get the settings right with DTG you can eliminate some of those differences on the wash test front
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
How do you get the pretreat residue off of the shirt before you ship to the customer? In this video it looks like the pretreat was pretty heavy, but when it was done looks retail ready. Thanks for your time, love these videos!
Hey Mark! That would be a question for Cole at Shirt Agency!
BELLA CANVAS Thanks for the reply. This CZcams channel (and BC as a brand) is the truth! Keep crushing it guys! â€ïžđ„
@@markperrett6123 Thanks so much!
Ask you dtg print color like that silkscreen print color
DTG all day. That and vinyl transfers (which can be used to make screens as well).
How do you make screens with vinyl transfers? Never heard of that.
Why when I use spreadshirt or such my designs come out terribly? Are there better dtg printers if so who does the best work
look into the M&R M-Link X i have my own sample prints sent to me from M&R and i can't even touch the quality and feel of the print with screens. Don't forget these machines use CMYK inks to print so if your creating designs in RGB on your computer, your screen is backlit and using colours that are not in the pantone range. Certain colours will be altered due to limitations in CMYK.
I thought the same. Mine looked faded!
What kinds of inks are used in the dtg machine?
Hi there! They're water based inks.
This video helps a lot. I didn't know the screen printing looked like that in comparison to DTG.
It doesn't. Screen printing can give you a lot more than you can see here in this vid. They showed the worst, just to sell you DTG and etc.
Best is to have both to be fare
used screen printer if only 1design for many t shirts..use dtg for many designs for many t shirts.
One thing i dont like with graphic t shirts is when the print is too thick and stiff... lol. anyway, im wondering if one of these printing methods has more of a light feel almost like its part of the shirt?
With larger graphics like this, it does feel a little thicker especially on a darker shirt. If you print with DTG on a white or light colored shirt - the print will feel much more a part of the fabric.
Please what software did you use to separate the artwork?
Photoshop or Illustarator. Just type on youtube "How to seperate an image into CMYK"
It is my understanding that DTG has great resolution but I find many cons. The main one it that images wash away menaning that screen printing gets an upper hand.
Thank you for your comment! Have you had a chance to view some more of our content on other videos on this common misconception? DTG technology has come along way!
Thank you for your comment! Have you had a chance to view some more of our content on other videos on this common misconception? DTG technology has come along way!
I wonder why they limited the sim process to 6 colours. They could've got that blue better for sure. 55lpi of course as others have also stated.
Personally I love a screen printed image over any dtg.
DTG just isn't there yet for me.
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
Guys what about the texture quality? Does it feel embedded with the cloth, or simply glued on it? I dont like the feeling of a design "glued" on the shirt...
Same I wanna know too..
Itâs smooth with the shirt. You canât feel the artwork
I can see one person's comment about "how DTG washes" and that me wonder why the interviewer did not ask the printing person .. Which process produces an image holds up better to general wear or repeated laundering??? Okay, I just saw your follow-up video, where the printing guy spends several seconds talking about "washability" and "the traditional feel" being better with screening. I know it's asking a lot, but since you're grinding out videos, maybe you could show the comparison between a repeatedly washed, screened shirt and a DTG-printed shirt that's been exposed to the same number of washings.
Looking for a DTG company that does three way prints "Front" "Inside Neck Tag Label" and Back Neck Tag to place my logo. Can you direct me to that direction? Thanks in advance!
Printful
Stewie Griffin thanks
drink every time he says "white underbase"
I wana join your company i know screen printing very we
Very well
What kind of ink using on that?
Hi Seongoh! We made this video a few years ago, so we would recommend reaching out to Shirt Agency directly to confirm this! www.shirtagency.com
Anyone knows which one is better for only black and white printing? Black ink on white shirts, and white ink in black shirts. I like the idea of no ''touch-feeling'' of the ink in DTG, but the durability concerns me! How much time a DTG print last? Any advice?
If you are doing a single color, screen printing is prob your best bet! It will last longer, plus, it's an easy set up for just one screen. Use a water based black ink on the white shirt and use a white discharge ink on a black shirt. That will give you that soft hand feel!
Very nice! Didn't know that, thank you so much for the help!
The modern systems like the Epson or Brother deliver awesome high-quality results and last a long time. The tech is totally different today than it was when DTG first came around. They last longer than screen prints.
No way on earth that a DTG print lasts longer than screen printing! DTG is reliant on a pre spray on the garments ( which weakens every wash ) and plastisol inks weld themselves to the garment!
Thank you for the simple explanation as we have done screen printing for a black and grey logo but found it so expensive. Another printer advised me in using DTG instead but my boss just did understand it would be as good as the screen printing until I got him to watch this video yah!!!! now we are printing with DTG
HiïŒfriend. We are a Chinese DTF products supplier. Are you interested in DTF printing?
@@monicaxiao5471 you're so annoying and I'm reporting your as.s.
Vinyl is the bane of my existence.
Can someone ( including Bella canvas) suggest a few good DTG shops in NYC? PLEASE, URGENT
Hey there! Our team is happy to help! Email us at sales@bellacnavas.com and we'll get you connected!
Lmao the fact that people are seriously arguing about this shit is so hilarious
PentaFil I know right. Itâs like an Xbox vs PlayStation comments section. (PlayStation is better)
BathingWookie Only difference between the 2 consoles are the controllers and the Xbox controller's much better. (PS4 owner) hopefully getting an Xbox within the next month
So what would you guys recommend, DTG?
Like!
Gr8 vid, bella hostess! Yes how does screen vs. dtg hold up with repeated washes?
DTG is more likely to fade after lots of washes if it's not done correctly.
Yep, I agree Chris Studer. DTG can not compare to screen for durability.
doxrox4 definitely. Wondering why they didn't go 55 lpi. I feel like we could pull a print pretty similar to dtg. I would like to do this as a discharge UB with all WB colors. Hand and durability would be greater than DTG. I also print high end dtg, but can outprint dtg all day in quality and durability.
Who wants a mass of paint on one s chest? That s what you get with screen printing.
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One more thing, 45 DPI is not the limitation of screen printing LOL I have printed on to t-shirts upwards of 300 DPI
Can somebody please tell me what is the cost of printing one t-shirt on DTG printer.
Around $15 - $17 but that includes the shirt