DIRECT TO GARMENT PRINTING VS. DIRECT TO FILM (Pros & Cons)
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- Can’t decide which printing method is right for your business? Then join us as we compare Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing. We will take you step-by-step through how to decorate a garment using each method, as well as explain the pros and cons so that you can decide which one best suits your needs.
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01:34 - DTG Printing Process
02:32 - DTF Printing Process
03:49 - DTG Printing Pros and Cons
06:27 - DTF Printing Pros and Cons
09:24 - Profitability of DTG and DTF Printing
First, we’ll look at DTG printing. DTG printing is the process by which a custom design is printed directly onto a garment without the use of a special transfer sheet.
Now let’s examine the pros and cons each method offers.
DTG printing gives you the freedom to print garments without the need for special transfer film. Not only does this save you in time and material costs, but it also allows you to print larger or awkwardly shaped designs. Since the ink also binds directly to your fabric, DTG printed designs have a much smoother finish and will last much longer than designs that are heat transferred. Lastly, DTG printing’s speed and efficiency make it an ideal choice for completing large bulk orders.
While DTG printing doesn’t require transfer sheets, it does require you to pretreat your garment before printing your design. While this process is cumbersome, it is essential to the DTG process and it is easy to learn. DTG printing also can only be done on a flat surface that fits inside your DTG printer. This means that DTG can’t be used to customize materials like ceramic tiles or mugs.
DTF printing, on the other hand, doesn’t require you to pretreat your garment before customizing. Also, since you are printing your design onto a piece of transfer film instead of directly onto your substrate, DTF printing gives you the freedom to customize a wider array of materials and substrates. Finally, DTF printing allows you to stock up in bulk on pre-printed designs.
However, DTF printing requires more materials than DTG printing. And since DTF film is not reusable once a project is complete, DTF produces a lot more waste than DTG does. Compared to DTG, DTF also takes a little bit longer to customize a garment and requires a little bit more hands-on labor, making it not as conducive for bulk orders.
In terms of profitability, both DTG and DTF printing offers high-profit margins due to the relatively low material costs. While the upfront costs for a DTG printer are high, the costs to customize a t-shirt using DTG will be around $4.00 - $7.00. And because of the high demand for quality printed T-shirts, you can easily sell your t-shirts for anywhere from $25 - $40.
For DTF, the upfront cost is going to be lower than DTG. However, the cost per print is going to be relatively the same. You can also reasonably expect to charge around the same amount for a DTF printed t-shirt as a DTG printed t-shirt. However, because DTG produces a smoother finish, DTG printing might allow you to charge a bit more of a premium price than DTF. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
may i know what work best for kinda grunge tshirt designs . DTF or DTG? and thanks
It's ultimately up to you. DTG printed designs have a much smoother finish and will last much longer than designs that are heat transferred, and DTG is ideal to bulk orders. On the other hand, DTF doesn’t require you to pretreat your garment before customizing, and gives you the freedom to customize a wider array of materials.
@@ricomatv I would say DTG is NOT ideal for bulk orders unless you have the proper equipment setup to run in parallel. For example, multiple machines, a pre-treat machine, a conveyor dryer and multiple heat presses. After running a print company for 7 years, I found that DTG is most effective at doing 1-offs and small runs. We then had top selling designs screen print on to transfer paper still allowing us to drop-ship at time of order as well as taking advantage of bulk screen printing prices. I like the DTF process, this technology was not out when I had my company from 2006-2013. Very innovative
@@ricomatv Good info! Most of my shirts are heat transferred and last a long time (4 to 5 years). Depending on the style and trend, I usually get rid of the shirts and donate them. I am always looking for the most trendy items. Any t-shirt I haven't worn for the last 2 years (DTF or DTG) will be donated.
What is the difference between the DTG and sublimation?
@@Littlefair7 DTG printers use water-based pigment inks, first printing a white base on dark shirts then a color layer over. Sublimation is a different type of ink which actually turns into gas when heated and binds to the substrate. Sublimation ink cannot bind to cotton which is why you see it mainly used on poly blended WHITE shirts
Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to explain the differences between the two!
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This is a excellent video in explaining the difference between the two printing methods and the pros and cons. Thanks for making this video!
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you literally could not explained that more perfectly! thank you!!!
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Thank you for your excellent and focused analysis of the pros and cons. I am going to begin producing tee shirts based on my work, and you helped fill in a number of important gaps, which I didn't even know I had!
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Wow, thanks for the detailed information on these two options.
Very informative, great content!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Now I know what printer I’ll be getting. I was so clueless until I saw your video. Just liked follow and subscribe!!!
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Nice presentation and I appreciated the speed.
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i recently started a job at a small business that does DTF and DTG among other things. but it's run by boomers who are not good at training so this video is very helpful! lol thank you for breaking these down in such a clear way
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Thanks for helping me make up my mind.
I will pass on both & stick with my sublimation & vinyl.✌️
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Yea, DTG and DTF are insanely costly. This is for like massive volume and production-level stuff. Rules out 99% of most small shops.
Great content I most definitely enjoyed the useful information!!
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Very rarely do I subscribe because someone asks me to in the intro. But the way you delivered the intro, specifically about apparel and everything you need to know and then the word "embroidery" flashed across the screen, I sub'd off that alone. Hope this is good. Just bought my first fabric to sew. I'm doing this from fabric to finish and I need awesome great quality graphics because I'm boutique, not mass. Thank you!
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Great video, thank you for all the info.
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Wow I’m amazed of this video all bases covered thank you so much
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Good info! Most of my shirts are heat transferred and last a long time (4 to 5 years). Depending on the style and trend, I usually get rid of the shirts and donate them. I am always looking for the most trendy items. Any t-shirt I haven't worn for the last 2 years (DTF or DTG) will be donated.
Thanks for letting us know! It's great to hear that heat transferring is treating you well!
Dope and best explanation I've seen,... I subscribed.
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Yes. PLEASE do a more in depth DTG dive about the pre-treatment and cons
Hi there, thanks for the suggestion! In the meantime, here are some videos that we have done, check it out --->th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=dtg+ricoma+
@@ricomatv Will do. Thank you for listening and providing this content
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Great video! I learned a lot- I’m now in the process of converting my Epson printer to DTF- hopefully I chose the right process 😅
Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
If it's a epson f2100 don't. And your will need white ink and a white ink shaker to mix the ink so it dont clog the head. Also you will void your warranty with epson.
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@@elevated-apparel Thanks!
Just converted my epson photo 1400. It works great. My only problem is I added a ciss system and the printer isn’t fully open across the top, so my ink lines bump and bang against the sides. I’ll probably remove the ciss, but I’m definitely into this dtf. I have an epson 9890 44” that I may convert if things take off
Very helpful, thank you.
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Some Valid Points. Good Video.
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This is a great video, Thank you so much for sharing, I just subscribed and followed you. I think i will go for DTF for my business and as business grows, I will buy the DTG. Because if you think about it DTF is cheaper than DTG and pretty much do the same thing.
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Tnx a lot, helped me to choose dtf over dtg
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Awesome! Now you can bring to Film with your DTG.
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All my experience with direct to garment the print is lousy but with direct to film it's very well and holds up better plus you can Outsource your direct to film at a reasonable price and you don't have to have all that money in equipment so if you're a small shop Outsource go direct to film you won't be sorry
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Great video my friend does dtg printer also work if I choose raster and vector like can it work with both raster and vector files?
Yes it does
I have two two-head Ricoma MT -1502 machines, I now want to get into the garment printing industry swell. I'm interested in purchasing both the RICOH RI 1000 and 2000 DTG printers, what are their prices respectively? Thank you.
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Thank you for this wonderful advice. My question is can you
“DTG” print logos on side chest on tee shirt garments I’m curious of how to do that
Hi! Of course you can, it's mostly finding the placement for it
This was a good video
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Thank you for this video , Iam torn apart between the 2, which one is better🙃
It totally depends what you were looking to do, DTF is a bit more affordable because you don't have to pretreat
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Excellent overview! But which of the two handle better through the wash?
As I have been using DTG and fine line stuff tends to crack, split and peel away pretty quick in the wash.
DTF has a longer durability than DTG!
@@ricomatv in the video you said that because DTG goes directly to the shirt it’ll last longer in the wash….
Great information. Can the machine print on cups?
Thank you for watching! This machine doesn't but our Mug Heat Press does! ---> shop.ricoma.com/products/hp-1112hm.
Thank you so much. I'm a small business owner and want to do both options but probably DTG for our own brand for now. Is there a small DTG printer you may recommend for tshirts for our brand?
Hi there! Absolutely! Please submit a request with our team so they can help ---> info.ricoma.com/25th-anniversary-sale-2023/dtg/o
Great teachings and information. Pls what liquid did you use to wet the T Shirt before printing on it ? Tnx
Thanks so much for watching! That is pre-treatment and you can find it in our shop > shop.ricoma.com/collections/dtg/products/pretreatment-liquid-light-formula
Hello, good afternoon... the new Ricoh 2000 also does the DTF like the Ricoh 1000?
Yes
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Okay... I watched this video, and while I do appreciate the commentary inside of it, I do believe that there are some flaws in here. The part about labor on DTF. I know you will not mention equipment that you guys do not manufacture and sell yourself, however there are dtf printing solutions that literally takes away all labor. You can print directly to film, add the adhesive, and cure the transfers, while taking the film up on a roll, all with in one run. There are equipment out there that makes this happen. That along blows DTG printing out of the water. Because now you can actually make transfers for your own business, as well as other printers in your area who just have a heat press. And these dtf printing solutions are cheaper that most of these DTG machines on the market. And i'm not sure how you think DTG prints are more durable after washing, I've really disagree with durable washes on DTG prints. That hasn't been my experience.
Hey I'm glad someone is watching this as well! Lol I have a question because I've been dying to get into this. Do I need a special printer to make prints on DTF sheets? Can you please explain the process behind that if you don't mind.
Yesss, I wanna know too.
@@NWoodstok i have looked in to DTF as well. I had several other pro print Companys make dtf samples. The quality and washness was not that good. And most of my clients would be angry/sad og i should Them DTF. But for some clients om sure it would be good enough. Personally i think DTF is or could be for some companies. We might go for DTF Soon to complement Range of offers.
@@NWoodstok since you’ve chosen to go DTF, how have you simplified your adhesive process?
We got some Dtg printed shirts and they were horrible. After that we tried dtf and it is in a different league. Color is amazing and it refuses to wash off the shirt. We have washed it dozens of times with zero problems. Dtg was a nightmare for us. I’m glad you mentioned this because I was scratching my head wondering how the heck he says Dtg is more durable than dtf ???
My question is what is the cutout process do they both automatically apply the cutting to the printing? Like for non png photos ?
You have to remove the background or else the printer will print it. You can use a editing program or there are some free options online that do it for you. (:
We have a 330tx freejet and looking to adding dtf to our DTG that we already do. It seems that the colors are not the same going on fil. What you recommend to not lose the colors that we are looking for? Can we use the same ink that we use in the DTG printer? Do we need different film?
Same ink can be used for DTG and DTF if the printer is a 2-in-1. But not sure if your RIP software settings are causing the issues
@@ricomatv Same film also?
I was just thinking of this video as I was watching DTF printed T-shirt
Awesome! Glad to hear that our video helped!
More informative video about DTG please..can this be available in philippines
Hi! Yes, it is available in the Philippines, you can also check out all these tutorials we have done using DTG.
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So what about if you pre-treat the garment and then instead DTG you do a heat transfer? Is that any good?
Agree! ^
Nice discuss
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Im looking into get a DTG printer, i wasn't sure if you can pre treat tee's
Hi Derek! You do need to pre-treat the garments with DTG.
If I want designs located not just on the front center but say a small name on the right side of chest or on the lower back is the DTG still recommended? Or with me physically putting the design on the location I want as i would with DTF method work better?
It honestly depends on the design itself, the size and the type of shirt, or even the amount of shirts you are printing.
Can regular printers print the DTF sheets or do you need a special expensive printer for that?
Regular inkjet printers are not typically suitable for printing on DTF (Direct-to-Film) sheets. Specialized DTF printers are designed specifically for this purpose, as they have features and specifications tailored to the unique requirements of DTF printing. These printers are equipped to handle the DTF process, including printing on the film and applying the necessary adhesive powder.
Do you think a DTG printer would work for A3 handmade paper with desckled edges ?
You should be able to print on A3 paper, we recommend pre-treating it first and then they'll have to cure it on a heat press.
Thanks, this was helpful but I was looking for a more direct comparison in regards to durability. You said that DTG printing will last better in the wash, but how much better and at what temperature vs DTF? I want to offer a high quality product that can be washed as many times as possible on high heat (because lets face it, when it comes to graphic tees almost no one reads the washing instructions). I'd also like a more detailed comparison of color accuracy and vibrancy. Also since I'm just starting out, I plan to outsource the printing process for now. Does durability and quality vary a lot between businesses who use the same printing method?
Edit: Before people start telling me to use screen printing, my designs are complex with a lot of colors and I will be ordering small quantities at a time, so screen printing isn't ideal for my needs.
Hi! We will be sharing an updated video soon! Stay tuned (:
For DTF is absolutely necessary to use that powder? Watched a bunch of videos on DTF and this is the first I’ve seen that mentions this powder. Thanks
Yes, using powder is typically necessary for Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing. The powder helps with adhesion and ensures that the ink adheres properly to the film, resulting in high-quality prints.
What a revolutionary printing methods in printing on mugs, T shirts n various other small items.
Long live you n RICOH
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Hello Sir,
Fabulous presentation.Could you please let us know the material name used for pretreatment in DTG. And the material name of powder used in DTF. Thankyou in advance.
Hi! Our shop has all the information you need > shop.ricoma.com/
What would you recommend for as a good DTF printer that is in that 3-5k range?
Hi! We recommend speaking to a product specialist so they can help you out in picking the perfect machine for you! --->ricoma.com/US/contact-us
Why? You can get a good DTF for $2399.
I am new to printing on t=shirts. Do you have a series of tutorial videos on this? If so how can I find them.
Hi! Please check out our TH-cam channel as we have countless of printing videos as well as a printing segment called "Print Pros".
Can you pretreat the shirt and let it sit for days or hours ? how long can it sit after pre treating before printing on it ?
After the pretreatment has dried, shirts can be stored if printing is not required immediately. However, we recommend printing your garments within 30-60 days of pretreatment for the best print results.
Can you print on neck area with DTG printing? I know with dtf you can just cut the sheet and place it on the neck area where the label goes and press it but can you set up the DTG printer to print on small areas like that? Please advise
Hi Richard! Yes, it's possible to print on the neck area with DTG but difficult. You would have to do trial and error to achieve the results you are looking to get.
Industry not my cup of tea however the business owner has great information.
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I have an Epson Eco tank 2800 and want to convert it to Sublimation Ink. Do you have any advice on how to clean the ink containers after filling with the epson ink?
Hi Mario, we recommend speaking with Epson and see if they can help you out with this.
what dtf printer do you suggest to start that is the most economical?
Hi! Please submit a request with our team so they can help! > info.ricoma.com/Black-November-Sale-2023/DTF/o?Black%20November%20Sale%202023%20DTF%20-%20Organic&Organic
Hello what would you recommend for a new small business that is only making a couple hundred a month and is having to rely on dropahipping with Printify? I'd like to print and ship hats, shirts and decals out of my house but don't have alot of money for a huge investment in a DTG/DTF printer yet. Any good options to just get started?
Hi there! It totally depends on how many garments you are currently doing. We recommend speaking with a product specialist so they can help you with this! ----> info.ricoma.com/march-madness-sale-2023/dtf
Both have appealed to me but I'm leaning closer to the DTF printing solely for the costs of the printer and materials BUT you mentioned that DTG printing has better durability after washing but by how much compared to the DTF printed items?
Hi! DTG is an excellent method for creating long-lasting, durable prints on clothing and accessories. It can last you 50 washes or more depending on how you wash your garment as well.
@@ricomatv 50 washes?
You're saying a print on a t shirt will only last one year?
@@thefertilemind unfortunate huh :/ Im lookin for something with the detail of dtg/dtf but with the lasting material of a heat pressed product
@@thefertilemind you're wearing the same shirt 50 times a year...
@@thefertilemind How many times you're planning on wearing the same shirt? once a week?
I want to know the texture of all these printing. Some of my customers don’t like the plastic feeling on their shirt. What should I use
Hi there, this is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
Is it important or must that we should do spray over shirt before dtg process? Is the liquid spray important or if we dont do. does it take damage to design (dtg)?
Without pretreatment, the ink won’t stick to the shirt
@@ricomatv okay, what is the name of this spray 2:20 is?
great info.. do you guys offer financing
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Hey can l use Hp smart tank to print and heat transfer
Hi there! It depends on the printer, we recommend doing more research to make sure you are able to do this.
@@ricomatv l have Hp smart tank 975 and heat press thinking about how to start ,
Would you recommend doing dtf print at home ? I heard now about the toxins and im not shure anymore. Can someone help? Thanks
Hi! We would love to help! Please submit a request with our team so our team can assist! --->ricoma.com/US/contact-us
Can the DTG printer or DTF can print in the shoulder side of the shirt?
With the sleeve platen yes
I have a question please. Does DTF work for rub on transfer paper for furniture???? Wood????
Hi! You can, there are tutorials on TH-cam that can help!
Is that Ricoh r1000 for both dtf and dtg?
Yes it has both functionalities!
Which heat press injent printer paper good for heavy t.shirt
Hi there, we recommend researching what works best for this specific printer.
Can ask?wht about the texture or the feels of the printed area on the skin? Does it feel rubberized or plasticized? Is it warm? I lived in a tropical country. Thanks for answering.
Hi Vincent, were you referring to DTG or DTF?
Can you use the same printer to print dtf and dtg designs?
For the Ricoh ri1000 and ri2000 you can
How much ri1000 or ri2000 us dollar cost for the machine which have bith dtf and dtg in same machine how much it cost ?