Direct To Garment Printing

Direct To Garment Printing

The term Direct To Garment Printing is used to describe a little brother of screen printing.  In the traditional screen printing process, silk screens are used to create designs for T-Shirts and ink is forced through the screens to create a design which is then cured with heat.

When Direct To Garment Printing is used, the process is exactly what it sounds like, printing directly on the garment without the need for screens.

Direct To Garment Printing

Direct To Garment Printing equipment ranges in price from $20K on the low end up to over $100K on the high end.  The difference in price usually relates to speed and quality.  Most entry level machines that the vast majority of screen printers have are slow, and take many processes to work right.

As an example, the garment has to be “pre-treated” with special chemicals so that the Direct To Garment Printing ink will adhere.  Then it has to be dried.  Then re-loaded into the printer and printed, then dried again.

Direct To Garment Printing is handy when you have a multiple color job that is small in size.  The customer saves on screen setups and it’s a lot less work.  However, once you get into volume, Direct To Garment Printing becomes more expensive that traditional screen printing.

AMBRO Manufacturing is an experience garment, textile and clothing decorator with over 30 years of industry experience.  Our capabilities include Direct To Garment Printing, Sublimation Printing, Screen Printing, Embroidery and Jumbo Screen Printing and Cut and Sew. 

Working with one of our experience fashion consultants, we can assist you in determining which method of garment decorating both suits your needs and your budget.

If you are interested in Direct To Garment Printing, please consider giving us a call (908) 806-8337 or email us.

Dye Sublimation Printing Services

Dye Sublimation Printing Services

AMBRO Manufacturing is a garment, textile and fabric decorating specialist.  With over 30 years of experience in the industry, our specialties include : Jumbo Screen Printing, All Over Shirt Printing, Over Sized Shirt Printing and Dye Sublimation Printing Services.

Dye Sublimation Printing Services

It is important to note that when searching for a Dye Sublimation Printing Services partner that you are aware of the two very different and distinct approaches to custom dye sublimation.

The traditional approach to Dye Sublimation Printing Services is to enter a cut and sew environment where fabric panels are cut, dye sublimated and then sewn together into the final product.  The advantages of this method  include a true 360 degree print, no printing issues near the seams and an amazing almost perfect look and feel.  The downside to this method are the high costs, long turn around times and large minimum order requirements, especially for custom gear.

The newest method of Dye Sublimation Printing Services involves already sewn items.  T-Shirts, Pillow Cases, Hoodies etc … that have already been sewn together can be custom dye sublimated.  As long as the item being decorated can be reasonably flattened, you can sublimate on it.  The upside to this method includes: Very fast turn around time (days vs months), reasonably good results, lower costs and low minimum orders.  The down side is that no garment that has already been sewn together can be placed completely flat for the Dye Sublimation Printing Services process.  As a result, inevitable creasing will occur, and when this happens, there will be blank spots where sublimation dyes can not reach.  These spots typically occur under the arms, near the seams and the shoulder lines.  Using the proper artwork, post sewn garments can look amazing and rival cut and sew sublimation.

If you are interested in Dye Sublimation Printing Services please consider giving us a call (908) 806-8337 or email us.

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