Direct To Garment (DTG)
Direct-to-garment, or DTG, is a decoration method that sprays water based ink directly onto the garment. The ink then soaks into the fibers of the garment and cures with the assistance of a pretreat. It is similar to printing on paper, but on fabric!
Since the ink is water based, 100% cotton garments are recommend. However, there are some blends within our catalog which have been tested and approved.
Preparing your art for DTG: Your file should be at least 300dpi with a minimum line weight of 1. Formatted as either .png .svg .ai .eps .pdf .psd, .tif, .tiff.
Direct To Film (DTF)
Direct-To-Film, or DTF, is a decoration method where the ink is applied to a piece of film vs directly onto the fabric. This pre-printed film is adhered to the garment through heat and pressure from a heat-press machine.
Unlike DTG, you do not have the same fabric restrictions. This means you can utilize the DTF on-demand decoration with blended and polyester garments.
Preparing your art for DTF: Your file should be at least 300dpi with a minimum line weight of 1. Formatted as either .png .svg .ai .eps .pdf .psd, .tif, .tiff
DTG gives a softer, more natural feel that blends into the fabric, ideal for fashion-style tees with detailed images on cotton. DTF tend to be bolder and more versatile across fabrics preferred for bright designs.
We do not guarantee color output between DTG and DTF due to the color output.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a popular decoration method where a machine uses a needle and thread to stitch a design and logos to hats, polos, hoodies, and more!
This method has grown in popularity within the on-demand market as a go-to method to provide an end client with a high quality decoration.
Preparing your art for Embroidery: Your file must be digitized in .dst format prior to starting your order. When selecting a file for embroidery, you should eliminate any small details or fonts which may be unable to translate when sewout.
Ensure your file has a minimum font size of .20" on all lettering. This allows for the stitch to be clean on most materials depending on densities and the designs digitization. In addition, all details within a design should be larger than 1.75mm wide.
If you have concerns over the quality of your file for embroidery, we recommend consulting with your digitizer.
We support threads as PMS matches. View our Network offering here!
More colors can be accommodated after a review process. Please contact info@fulfillengine.com for any requests!Laser Engraving
Laser Engraving is a decoration method where the laser acts as a chisel, incising marks by removing layers from the surface of the material. The laser hits localized areas with massive levels of energy to generate the high heat required for vaporization.
Popular products to Engrave would be drinkware, cutting boards, and other accessories.
Preparing your art for Laser Engraving: Laser Engraving does restrict your art to be formatted as 1 color (black)
UV Direct-to-Film (UV DTF)
UV Direct-to-Film (UV DTF) is a digital printing technique that uses a UV printer to create a sticker-like transfer that can be applied to a variety of surfaces where a UV printer prints an image onto a release film using UV-curable ink. The printed image is then transferred from the film to a substrate using an adhesive backing.
Preparing your art for UV DTF: Your file should be at least 300dpi.
Designs with thin isolated lines that are not on top of a background may have excess clear material showing around them in order to create enough surface area to stick properly to the item.
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Preparing your art for LIQUID 3D: Your file must be a vector .pdf format to upload successfully in the real-time LIQUID 3D artwork builder. To learn more, click here.
