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When shopping for a DTG printer,
look for one that offers specific print
modes for light and dark garments.
technology has advanced and - with a specific pretreatment
solution - it now is possible to print on polyester garments.
Pretreatment: Prior to printing, each garment needs to be
pretreated to ensure high-quality output.The process typically
involves applying a pretreatment liquid, which is similar to a
primer. There are different DTG pretreatment liquids that are
optimized for different fabric types, allowing the printer ink
to deliver high-quality output with vibrant colors and high
washfastness.
Key Printing Features: Along with the rest of the industry,
DTG-printing technology has advanced to benefit both small
and industrial-level print shops. For entry-level users, the process
of loading garments is one of the primary learning curves.When
looking for a new DTG printer, it's important to find one with an
easy- and quick-loading garment platen.This ensures stress-free
garment loading and is essential to meeting increasing business
needs in the future.
While the traditional four-color (CMYK) ink technology is
essential, purchasing a printer that leverages white ink will help
deliver improved print quality on a wide variety of garments and
is critical if printing on black and dark-colored items. Look for a
printer that offers specific print modes for light and dark garments.
Heat Treatments: In addition to pretreatment and printing
equipment, the DTG application requires a heat-curing system,
either via a heat press or tunnel dryer, after printing to secure
the ink to the garment.
Benefits: DTG printing allows shops to fulfill smaller,
highly customized orders that are typical for local sports teams,
clubs and celebratory occasions.While DTG printing is best for
adding customization - such as a name or number to sports
garments - it also can be used to help small businesses create
on-demand and made-to-order items to reduce excess inventory
and help increase profits.
Dye Sublimation
Dye-sublimation printing involves a transfer process that dyes
the fabric. Each design is printed on transfer paper, which then
is applied to the fabric through a heat-transfer process. This
printing technique is common for athletic and swim apparel
- as well as polyester blends - as it creates textile designs with
fine lines, details and color gradients.
Fabric Selection: When considering fabric that is ideal
for dye-sublimation printing, it's crucial to select white or
light-colored, 100% polyester or primarily polyester blends
to ensure the transfer is successful with no change to the
fabric's feel.There are fabrics available that are optimized for
this type of printing, and it's easy to purchase them in bolts
for large textile orders.
Printing Process: The design is printed onto transfer paper
and applied to the fabric via heat.The heat and pressure placed
on the transfer paper initiates a chemical reaction that turns the
ink into a colored gas that dyes the fabric.This allows the ink to
penetrate the fabric and become one with the material.
Key Printing Features: A huge benefit of dye-sublimation
printing is the technology's overall versatility. In addition to
textiles, it provides the opportunity for print shops to offer soft
signage, home décor and promotional items.When looking for
an entry-level dye-sublimation printer, consider its versatility
and ink technology.
Dye sublimation requires exceptional color saturation and high
contrast, so find technology that offers high-density black ink
to ensure output has excellent tonal transitions and grayscale.A
dense black can penetrate all layers of polyester materials, such
as printed yoga pants. A good test is to stretch the final product
to ensure there are no areas that become see-through or gray.
In addition, some printers offer spot colors, including fluorescent yellow and pink.The additional bright spot colors are ideal
for creating athleisure and safety wear, while also providing the
ability to produce textiles for new and emerging trends, such as
tie-dye and neon clothing.
Heat Treatments: When investing in dye-sublimation
technology, there's a large variety of output equipment and
heat-transfer machines available. Once the print is complete,
the heat-transfer process finalizes the garment.
Most entry-level dye-sublimation printers and heat
presses can scale with the business and output type.
However, for large textile orders and fabric bolts, a
Along with the rest of the industry, DTG-printing
technology has advanced to benefit both small
and industrial-level print shops.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - April 2021
Cover Tip - Gildan
Front Cover - April 2021
Table of Contents
Masthead
First Impressions
Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Athletic Wear Trends/New Products
Biz Expansion with Headwear New Products
Niche Focus: Team Sports
Hanesbrands Insert
Idea Generator: Part 1
Using Mood Boards to Help Customers to Stay on Trend
Leasing/Financing Equipment
Shop Talk
TMD Embroidery Production - Stitching Headwear Designs
TMD Screen Printing Production - Athletic Numbering On Team Uniforms
TMD DTG - Digital Printing Basics
Classifieds / Ad Index
On Design
Impressions - April 2021 - Cover Tip - Gildan
Impressions - April 2021 - CT2
Impressions - April 2021 - Front Cover - April 2021
Impressions - April 2021 - C2
Impressions - April 2021 - 1
Impressions - April 2021 - Table of Contents
Impressions - April 2021 - 3
Impressions - April 2021 - Masthead
Impressions - April 2021 - 5
Impressions - April 2021 - First Impressions
Impressions - April 2021 - 7
Impressions - April 2021 - Show Director
Impressions - April 2021 - 9
Impressions - April 2021 - Overheard
Impressions - April 2021 - 11
Impressions - April 2021 - 12
Impressions - April 2021 - 13
Impressions - April 2021 - 13A
Impressions - April 2021 - 13B
Impressions - April 2021 - First Look
Impressions - April 2021 - Expo Scene
Impressions - April 2021 - Athletic Wear Trends/New Products
Impressions - April 2021 - 17
Impressions - April 2021 - 18
Impressions - April 2021 - 19
Impressions - April 2021 - Biz Expansion with Headwear New Products
Impressions - April 2021 - 21
Impressions - April 2021 - 22
Impressions - April 2021 - Hanesbrands Insert
Impressions - April 2021 - H2
Impressions - April 2021 - H3
Impressions - April 2021 - H4
Impressions - April 2021 - H5
Impressions - April 2021 - H6
Impressions - April 2021 - H7
Impressions - April 2021 - H8
Impressions - April 2021 - H9
Impressions - April 2021 - H10
Impressions - April 2021 - H11
Impressions - April 2021 - H12
Impressions - April 2021 - H13
Impressions - April 2021 - H14
Impressions - April 2021 - H15
Impressions - April 2021 - H16
Impressions - April 2021 - 23
Impressions - April 2021 - Niche Focus: Team Sports
Impressions - April 2021 - 25
Impressions - April 2021 - Idea Generator: Part 1
Impressions - April 2021 - 27
Impressions - April 2021 - 28
Impressions - April 2021 - 29
Impressions - April 2021 - Using Mood Boards to Help Customers to Stay on Trend
Impressions - April 2021 - 31
Impressions - April 2021 - 32
Impressions - April 2021 - Leasing/Financing Equipment
Impressions - April 2021 - 34
Impressions - April 2021 - 35
Impressions - April 2021 - Shop Talk
Impressions - April 2021 - 37
Impressions - April 2021 - TMD Embroidery Production - Stitching Headwear Designs
Impressions - April 2021 - 39
Impressions - April 2021 - 40
Impressions - April 2021 - TMD Screen Printing Production - Athletic Numbering On Team Uniforms
Impressions - April 2021 - 42
Impressions - April 2021 - 43
Impressions - April 2021 - TMD DTG - Digital Printing Basics
Impressions - April 2021 - 45
Impressions - April 2021 - 46
Impressions - April 2021 - Classifieds / Ad Index
Impressions - April 2021 - On Design
Impressions - April 2021 - C3
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