What's the Difference? | Sublimation, White Toner Transfers & Direct to Garment Printing
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- What's the Difference? | Sublimation, White Toner Transfers & Direct to Garment Printing
So first of all, all three of these technologies produce amazing prints. Second, they're all designed to make you profitable, whether you're printing one t-shirt or 50 or more t-shirts. And third, you can get them all at ColDesi. But there are a few major differences that we should talk about.
The first major difference is going to be cost of equipment. So, most people spend anywhere from a thousand to $2,500 on sublimation equipment. For the DigitalHeat FX System or white toner printers, people can spend anywhere from six up to $15,000. And for DTG printing people spend anywhere from 20 thousand to $25,000. But financing is available on all the equipment.
So, let's jump into the next difference, which is going to be the process of creating each of these t-shirts.
For sublimation, you're just going to print your graphic on your sublimation paper, then you can head over to your heat press, and you can place your printed transfer right onto your t-shirt and heat press it. After it's done, your transfer will just come right off and your t-shirt's finished.
The DigitalHeat FX System is similar to sublimation in the sense that you're not printing directly onto your t-shirt. So, this is a two-step system. So we're going to heat apply a B sheet of paper that contains polymer to this printed transfer. Then after we do that, we can apply that transfer to our t-shirt. The t-shirt then needs to cool completely. We can rip off the transfer, but then we have to go ahead and do a finishing press.
Now, direct-to-garment printing, with the DTG G4, is different than DigitalHeat FX and sublimation because we're printing our graphic directly onto our t-shirt. But first we are going to have to pre-treat our shirt, then we'll have to dry our pretreat with our heat press, and when this is done, we can lay our t-shirt right onto our DTG G4 and print our graphic. But this ink is not yet dry. So, we'll have to take the shirt over to our heat press and give it a finishing press as well.
Watch a full DTG product run here: • DTG G4 | Full Producti...
Now the sublimation print only costs about 30 cents to produce, so if you're in the white polyester t-shirt business, then sublimation is the way to go. But the advantage with DigitalHeat FX, while this may cost a little more to produce, you are able to print on white and black poly as well as cotton.
Watch the DigitalHeat FX System, with the OKI pro8432, in action here: • OKI pro8432WT White To...
Now, the DTG print costs and feels the same as the sublimation print, but you're able to do amazing prints on white poly, as well as light and dark colored cotton.
Other than white polyester t-shirts, sublimation also has the ability to decorate hard goods, like key chains and other promotional products that have a special polyester coating.
DigitalHeat FX is a super versatile system where you can decorate hard surfaces like mugs, wood, aluminum, and a lot more. Watch us customize colorful mugs here: • How To Make Custom Mug...
With DTG printing, you can print on some hard goods, just not the range that you can with sublimation or DigitalHeat FX.
Now, again, all three of these machines produce amazing quality prints, and they're all versatile in their own ways. But it's all about determining what's going to be best for you and your business. You can learn even more about the pros and cons of each system in this article - coldesi.com/2021/03/sublimati...
So go ahead and visit coldesi.com/ and you can live chat with one of our pros and they'll help you out. Thanks for watching. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thanks for sharing the differences in these machines! And mostly, QUICK and TO THE POINT!
You're welcome Von - there's a LONG version coming too!
This was a great comparison. And definitely helps. Subscribed
Was looking for a video like this but didn’t know what to search... thank you new sub
Maybe start here? there's a lot more info on sublimation: coldesi.com/2021/04/sawgrass-printers/
Great explanation of each method. I would like to see the same three garments go through about 10 washes, then a close look at the results of the material durability, color fade and vibrancy.
White toner would be cracked and starting to peel. DTG would look the same until about 35-40 washes. Sublimation would look the same if you use the proper shirt. If you use a blend, you’ll lose about 30% of the dye.
@@bhutch216 Would you recommend a DTF or sublimination for cost of operating, and sellability?
@@ale347baker definitely DTF. Sublimation is a lower entry cost but the choice of materials is limited to 70%+ polyester. So those shirts often cost double a cotton or a blend shirt does. And most people aren’t fond of the feel. Also Sublimation can only be used on white or very light colored garments where DTF / DTG have white ink for a base.
@@bhutch216 white toner cracking can be reduced by masking and rastification of image
@@patrickmanala5778 The software only let you input PNG raster files. So that’s already being done automatically. White toner just sucks
Thank you. This was very informative without stupid video gimics.
Right
What is the washabiltly like for the white toner transfers? Do the images crack or peel?
this help me alot...
AWESOME
ColDesi, you say the white toner has some ‘hand’ to it. How does it compare to HTV (vinyl)? It looks ‘stretchy’ in this example? Does it give or is it stiff?
Question! With the digital heat effects, can you possibly print images onto these sheets to apply to wooden furniture as either like a waterslide decal or rub on? I'm particularly interested to see if you can create rub ons with these for furniture decoration?
Hi Jodie! DigitalHeat FX transfers require heat and pressure for application.
can this do glow in the dark ink?
Can you use the digital printer to do sublimation prints or do you HAVE to get a different machine ?
Would have liked to see DFT next to it
That t-shirt is literally best case scenario. Would prefer to see this on cotton or cotton blends.
That was the only fabric that all 3 would print on so really the only fair comparison. Cottons would be great for DTG and good for white toner
Will you please tell me what kind of A-B paper you are using? Thank you.
It's EZ Peel from DigitalHeat FX colmanandcompany.com/DFX_Paper.html
I know that for this example you used only polyester shirts because of sublimation, would the white toner printer work for t shirt 100 % cotton or does it only work with polyester?
Hi Mayte! My favorite part about White Toner Transfers is that they can be applied to not just polyester! We put these transfers on 100% cotton, tri-blends, nylon, and tons of other materials. They are extremely versatile!
What I understand is this, with the digital heat effect system you can feel the printIing quality logo as rubbish type structure but the DTG Printer and sublimation is within the material ?
The DigitalHeat FX System consist of white toner transfers. The key word is "transfer". They sit on top of the shirt. The DTG Printer prints on top of the shirt also. However, the inks really soak into the shirt fibers so they really have close to no hand feel. Sublimation is actually a chemical reaction and the fibers of the shirt are dyed. Therefor, sublimation has absolutely no hand feel. This article goes into great detail about the differences and similarities - coldesi.com/2021/03/sublimation-vs-digitalheat-fx-vs-direct-to-garment-printing/
What printer did you use for sublimation and also does this same process work for black t shirts
We used the Sawgrass printers for sublimation. If you want to do dark shirts we would recommend White Toner or DTF transfers. You can find all of these products at coldesi.com with even more videos.
can a regular printer be use on self weeding paper as well?
Do you remember the temperature and time settings you used for that sublimation shirt?
No, but we just used the standard instructions that come in the paper box for the EZ Peel and Sublimation paper
What settings do you use for sublimation? We seem to get scorch marks even at 350 degrees. I noticed yours had none. Thanks for video!
We usually sublimate between 380 - 400 for 60 seconds! Are you using a finishing sheet as protection? We love these - colmanandcompany.com/DFX-FPAPER.html Also, you might want to check the temperature of your press. Your display may be displaying it incorrectly. You can use this to verify! colmanandcompany.com/RPK-PYRMTR.html
@@ColDesiColman Thank you so much for this! We will give those products a try
Im doing white toner and sublimation t shirt. Spent so much buying 2 printers but i want to be able to print on black clothing aswell
They this is what you need! digitalheatfx.com
For white toner, you used dark transfer on a white garment, if you use laser light transfer, there is no marrying process, hot peel. Less work and quicker to produce on light garments.
That's true. You can use what we call the One Step paper - great for light garments. But, we do find that the image is a bit brighter when you use AB paper. Here's the One Step: colmanandcompany.com/DFXLP-037-100.html
I do like sublimation but it's limited can't be on dark colors a d has to be a high polyester count.
Agreed Mama Arrow - sub is great, but every technology has it's pros and cons so eventually, many of our customers end up with more than one!
How well do the image lasts on the tshirts?
Hey Karen! If proper washing instructions are followed these prints will outlast the life of the t-shirt!
Do they feel different?
Great question, it's always the feel for me
Which print style lasts the longest
That's a really interesting questions K. It depends on a lot of things - including the quality of the shirt - but I suppose technically the sublimation will last the longest. But most t-shirts these days are replaced every 12-18 months and all of these technologies will produce designs that can last MUCH longer than that.
@@ColDesiColman thank you for the reply
2 questions - 1) Are there high quality poly tees that have a more cotton like hand? 2) Is Sublimation ok for large runs?
Hi Matthew! Vapor Apparel sells a sublimation certified basic tee that is 100% poly and feels just like cotton. You can find it here - colmanandcompany.com/short-sleeve-basic-t-shirt.html
Sublimation can work for large runs. Press time is usually around 60 seconds per garment, but there is no finishing press needed.
Where can I print my own custom design? Do you know any store or company that does this? Thanks in advance.
Try Brandi at: facebook.com/forevermemoriesllc
ColDesi Inc thanks.
what did you mean when you said it costs 30 cents to produce for sublimation? does that mean when i buy the printer i still have to pay to print?
you have to purchase the sublimation paper and refill the ink eventually
I need help!! I currently have a heat fx 8432 printer. I'm having a difficult time with the transfer paper. The b sheet doesn't apply correctly. Anyone else having this issue if so do you have any suggestions. We are losing $$$ please help 🙏
Dorinda! What are you doing looking for support on TH-cam? You're one of our customers! Go to support.coldesi.com/ or call 877-793-3278
This can be a variety of things including - improper pressure or temperature on the heat press - b sheet being upside down - improper storage of the paper (like if you've left it in your garage, etc. ) but no way to diagnose without a support call.
Coldest team has been great but trying to get suggestions. I feel like I'm missing something. 😕 I better call 📞 support on Monday. Happy Friday!!!!
How long does white toner last on clothing ?
I'm curious about the answer to this question
so , is 25k machine can do all those three things ? or still need to buy separate if I want those three different work ?. I mean is there one machine can do all those three ? I am currently doing sublimation tee with Epson print , not happy with it . I was thinking about your company , now confused
I definitely understand. The most versatile product is the DigitalHeat FX system and probably best for you for a few reasons:
- because it's a transfer systems - like you're used to
- You can apply the transfers to light OR dark polyester
- You can do the promotional products with it, probably like you're doing now.
Your best bet is to visit our website and chat with a pro that can walk you through it all: coldesi.com
Not sure I saw a 20k + difference in quality from the dtg
Good observation. Each system has pros and cons. Here's one way to think about it:
- If you want to decorate dark cottons you can use the DigitalHeat FX or the DTG
- The DTG WILL cost more up front, but the supply costs are 50% or less. So the difference in price is pretty quickly made up for in profit per shirt, then you'll make more money on every shirt for as long as you use it.
- If you are printing on White only and thinking of sublimation, DTG has the advantage of printing on white cottons. But if you are just in the white Polyester shirt business that sublimation printer is probably right for you
the Sawgrass SG500 Essential Kit looks like a budget
Sawgrass was such a hassle, I bought it, sold it a week later… purchased an Epson instead, making shirts is a breeze!
@@macmadeitxo8003 which model did you end up getting?
Note: Graphics drawn with illustrator software do not work well on sublimation printers.
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Dtg is a hassle and expensive to to maintain
Thanks tvtime - it certainly used to be. Now, with machines like the DTG G4 is much simpler, with MUCH less maintenance. But the digitalheat fx system IS even less than that.
what is about DTF?
coldesi.com/2021/04/which-direct-to-film-printer-should-i-buy/
Do they feel different?
Yes. The DTG and Sublimation - you can't really feel at all. The white toner transfer you can feel a bit