Direct-to-garment printing, or DTG, applies ink directly to a garment using a specialized printer. It can reproduce detailed, multicolor artwork without making a separate screen for each color.
From preparation to curing
Preparation may include pretreatment to support ink adhesion and the appearance of the design. After printing, the ink is cured. Fabric, artwork and production settings affect the result.
Printful’s DTG overview explains its water-based process and cotton-rich fabrics. This describes DTG; it does not mean every Airplane Tees product uses this method.
Other methods and care
Embroidery uses stitches, while sublimation and transfers work differently from DTG. Read the specific product description.
Follow your garment label and our care guide. If you have a question about a particular item’s decoration, contact Airplane Tees with its product name before ordering.