think. DIRECT-TO-GARMENT make. do. Like this article? Read more direct-to-garment articles at impressionsmag.com/digitaldecorating. The DTG Curing Question Should you use a heat press or conveyor dryer to cure DTG-printed garments? Here are some things to consider. BY BRIAN WALKER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is growing in popularity with each passing year.The demand for full-color, one-off prints and custom orders seems to be increasing in this age of instant gratification. DTG printing helps make fulfilling these smaller-quantity, higher-color-artwork requests easier.This demand has presented new opportunities for garment decorators to expand their businesses and make more money. An important part of the process is curing; for DTG-printed garments, it can be achieved via a heat press or conveyor dryer. Each of these conventional methods has pros and cons. Determin- ing the best method for your shop depends on multiple factors, including available space, the desired look for your garments, the amount of money you want to spend and future needs. Space & Electrical Needs One of the biggest factors that can determine whether you use a heat press or conveyor dryer for curing is the amount of space you have available for your DTG-printing operation. Printers generally occupy a larger amount of real estate in a shop, which Shown are closeups of DTG prints cured in a conveyor dryer (left) vs. a heat press (right). P.44 I M P R E S S I O N S M A G . C O M OCT./NOV. 2020http://www.impressionsmag.com/digitaldecorating http://www.IMPRESSIONSMAG.COM