Screen Printing and Digital Printing are two different ways to apply a design to a garment. While there are a great many technical and process differences involved this is a basic overview.
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Decoration Methods Comparison
Screen printing is a stencil process that applies liquid ink to the garment, 1 color at a time. When cured, the ink is extremely durable and washes well. Screen printing has a lot of setup and clean up procedures so it is the best choice for larger orders of a few ink colors. Screen printing can be applied to a wide variety of garments, fabrics, and colors.
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Direct to Film (DTF) printing is a modern digital printing process that produces bright, detailed designs with a soft feel. The design is printed onto a special film and then heat-pressed onto the garment for a durable, flexible finish. DTF printing works well on cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics, making it great for short runs, full-color artwork, and high-detail images. With proper care, your prints will look great wear after wear..