Discover the World of DTG Printing!
At the crossroads between textile printing and ink technology lies direct-to-garment (DTG) printing! DTG printing is a process for adding your favorite graphics to the garments of your choice. From starting a T-shirt business to enhancing an established high-volume printing facility, direct to garment printing provides multiple solutions for businesses of all sizes. In the topics below, learn more about the printing, pretreatment, and curing machines utilized by industry professionals. Watch demonstrations of direct to garment printers in action. Discover the wide variety of garments and substrates you can print upon and the pretreating and curing needed for long-lasting, vibrant prints. With the flexibility of printing from digital images, these techniques can help inspire speedy and flexible solutions for businesses.
Getting Started With DTG Printing
What is DTG?
Learn the basics of direct to garment printing and discover the benefits of its process.
Steps of DTG
Explore the four step process of digital printing a garment from start to finish.
DTG Equipment
Outfit your shop with the right equipment and tools for your business needs.
Print More Than Tees
Get a printer that can do more than just t-shirts! Different platens and inserts make it easier to print on a variety of garments.
Success with Direct to Garment Printing
Hear from people who have successfully incorporated DTG printing into their business strategy.
High-Volume DTG Done Right
Learn how DTG printers can help businesses meet the demands of the high-volume printing industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I calculate an ROI on DTG equipment?
You can calculate your return of investment using our calculator, available at https://brotherdtg.com/roi(Opens in a new tab). View your individual costs against our production costs and obtain an instant profit analysis.
How can I schedule a demo of a Brother DTG printer?
To schedule a demonstration, contact an authorized Brother Dealer in your region. You can also visit www.BrotherDTG.com/contact(Opens in a new tab) for more information.
Resources to Get Started
Artwork & Software
To get your designs from your computer to the DTG printer, select the graphic design software that works best for you.
Garment Selection
The choices made before printing begins are important. Learn how to select the best garment for DTG printing.
Pretreating 101
Understand the purpose of pretreating and discover how it enhances color vibrancy on dark garments.
Curing Equipment
Learn how heat is used to bind the DTG inks to your garment and determine what method is best for your shop.
Explore the GTXpro B High-Volume DTG Printer
Speed, endurance, and flexibility. GTXpro B is designed to keep up with the demands of your high volume business, and scales to your level of growth.
Learn More About the GTXpro DTG Printer
Check out the features of the GTXpro and see how its advanced technology can you grow your garment business.