DIFFERENT TYPES OF T-SHIRT PRINTING METHODS

Printing Methods for Promotional T-Shirt

There's no better way to differentiate your apparel (T-Shirt) from the rest by adding your corporate logo or custom design. That's what we are here to do for you at Colors and Impressions. We help you to add your Logo, Design, Brand or Product Photos to a wide range of fabrics (Fabric Range already discussed in our previous Blog-Post "DIFFERENT FABRICS FOR PROMOTIONAL T-SHIRTS") using different printing methods / techniques. 

Some of the Best Types of Printing Methods for Promotional T-Shirts:

1. Screen Printing

2. Direct To Garments (DTG)

3. Dye Sublimation Printing

4. Heat Press Printing

4a. Sublimation Transfer Printing Method

4b. Transfer Paper (Light and Dark) Printing Method

4c. Vinyl Cutting (CAD) Method

4d. Plastisol Transfer (Indirect Screen Printing)

5. Embroidery 

1.) Screen Printing

Screen printing is one of the oldest printing methods around.

- Great for Large Quantities and Simple Designs.

- Each Color is applied individually - so good for small number of colors in design.

- Very Durable and high quality output.

- Not for Complex design, small quantities.

- Can do on any Fabric.

Screen Printing Method and Output on T-Shirt

2.) Direct To Garment (DTG)

Direct to Garment (DTG) method is a relatively new method in T-shirt printing industry, was introduced only some years back. 

- As the name suggests it involves Printing Directly on the Garment (t-shirt). It is printed using a DTG Printer. 

- Can print very complex designs with full of colors but one t-shirt at a time.

- Good for Cotton Fabric only.

- DTG Printers and Ink used are very expensive (Very high initial investment). 

- Not economical for larger quantities.

DTG Printing Machine and T-Shirt Sample

3.) Dye Sublimation Printing

Dye Sublimation Printing Method is great for big and complex designs. If you see a shirt that is covered in print, it was most likely produced using this method. Its a Fabric Roll printing Method.

- Dye sublimation can only be used for white/ light fabrics.

- It gives best results on polyester fabrics, it is not for Cotton.

- Can print any design, any pattern or range of colours.

- printing is extremely long lasting.

Dye Sublimation Method and Sample T-Shirt

4.) Heat Press Printing

This is the method of printing in which we apply heat and pressure to transfer the design on fabric. Also known as Heat Transfer Printing method.

Heat Transfer printing can be performed in a few different ways, like : Sublimation Transfer, Inkjet Transfer with Light-Dark Transfer Paper, Vinyl Transfer, Plastisol Transfer etc.

4a.) Sublimation Transfer Printing Method

Sublimation Transfer Printing can only be done with Special Sublimation Ink and Transfer Paper only but only upto size of A4 or A3 only. 

Sublimation Transfer - Heat Press Machine and Sample T-Shirt

 

4b.) Transfer Paper (Light and Dark) Printing Method

Transfer Printing with Light & Dark Transfer Paper (A4 Size) is for Cotton Fabric only.

Transfer Paper Method - Heat Press Machine and Sample T-Shirts

4c.) Vinyl Cutting (CAD-Cut) Method

Vinyl Cutting method is printing technique most commonly used for printing the numbers, names, and logos onto CAD-Cut vinyl material and then heat pressing them on sports t-shirts or jerseys etc.

Vinyl Cut Printing Method - Heat Press Machine and Sample T-Shirts

4d.) Plastisol Transfer

Plastisol Transfer is also Indirect Screen Printing. First the Ink is printing on special transfer / release paper and then transferred to T-Shirt later.

Plastisol Printing Method - Heat Press Machine and Sample T-Shirts

BONUS

5.) Embroidery

This is not printing in the conventional sense but a standard way of decorating a T-Shirt. This is the ideal and most widely used technique for corporate t-shirts and corporate shirts. Embroidery is the oldest form of t-shirt printing. 

- Embroidery looks classy and elegant.

- Embroidery is extremely durable and long lasting

- very fine designs with multiple colours is not possible.

Embroidery Method and Sample T-Shirts

Conclusion

There are many methods to print on T-Shirts. Each method has it's unique advantages and disadvantages. Each method is best suitable for their own different occasion. 

At Colors and Impressions we help you choosing the right printing method as per your order and requirement. Also to know about Different Type of Promotional T-Shirts you can read our Post regarding the same. Always remember Colors and Impressions as we do T-Shirt Printing for Corporate Company, Banks, Institutes, Schools, Colleges, Business Houses, Factories, Other Companies, Shops, Service Providers, Hotels, Restaurants, Dhabas, Delivery Chains, Food Points, etc. We have good range of T-Shirts along with very good experience in Printing T-Shirts for your Promotional events, in-house office use, Custom Printed T-Shirts for Your Clients, Customers or Employees. We offer Door Step Service (Bulk Qty Orders) in Delhi, Gurgaon (Gurugram) and Noida.

So for More Details or To order Your Custom Printed Promotional T-Shirts you can always Contact Colors and Impressions. Just Remember Colors and Impressions for all your Printing and Gifting Needs. 

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NEW DELHI, INDIA

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