🔹 Screen Printing (Serigrafia)
What it is: A traditional technique that uses mesh screens to transfer ink onto the fabric.
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🎯 Vibrant & Opaque Colors: Highly pigmented results.
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💪 Maximum Durability: Excellent resistance to washing.
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💰 Cost-Effective: Best for large bulk orders.
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🔥 Great for Logos: Ideal for simple graphics and branding.
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Setup costs (screen creation).
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Expensive for small batches.
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Not suitable for photographic images.
Recommended for: 👉 Medium-to-large orders, designs with few colors, and retail-ready merchandising.
🔹 DTG (Direct To Garment)
What it is: Digital printing directly onto the fabric, similar to an inkjet printer for clothes.
DTG stands for Direct to Garment. In simple terms, it’s a digital printing method where the design is printed straight onto the garment using a specialised inkjet printer.
There is no restriction on how many colours you may use with DTG. It’s perfect for detailed, multi-coloured artwork. While DTG doesn’t always match the brightness of screen printing on all fabrics, we’ve fine-tuned our process to make your colours stand out beautifully—even on black garments.
It’s important to note that results may vary slightly when printing the same design on white and black fabrics. A garment's basic hue may have an impact on the final print tone.
DTG is suitable for a range of garments and colours, but fabric choice matters. In the past, polyester couldn’t be DTG-printed effectively, but technology has improved. We can now print on cotton, cotton blends, and even certain polyester-based materials with great results.
The versatility of DTG means you can print gradients, shadows, photo-realistic images, and detailed linework—making it a great choice for both fashion labels and personalised gifts.
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🖼️ Detailed Graphics: Perfect for complex images and gradients.
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🎨 Unlimited Colors: No extra cost for adding more colors.
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📦 Low Minimums: Ideal even for a single piece.
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✨ Soft Feel: The ink blends into the fabric for a "soft-hand" finish.
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Less durable than screen printing over time.
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Higher cost per unit for large quantities.
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Works best on 100% cotton fabrics.
Recommended for: 👉 Small runs, artistic illustrations, and unique personalized gifts.
🔹 Vinyl (Flex or Flock)
What it is: The design is cut from heat-transfer vinyl and applied using a heat press.
At its core, vinyl cutting is a simple process. It involves creating a design on a computer, which is then sent to a vinyl cutter. The cutter, guided by the computer, precisely cuts the design onto a sheet of vinyl. The vinyl is then removed, leaving behind the desired design. This design can then be applied to a surface using heat pressure or an adhesive.
Despite its simplicity, vinyl cutting is a versatile and powerful tool. It can create designs ranging from simple lettering to intricate patterns, and can be used on a wide range of materials. This versatility, combined with its relative ease of use, makes vinyl cutting a popular choice for many different types of print projects.
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🔎 High Precision: Great for sharp details and lines.
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🧵 Great Longevity: Very durable and doesn't fade.
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🌈 Special Finishes: Bright colors, matte, or velvety (flock) textures.
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Ideal for names and numbers.
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Not suitable for complex multi-colored images.
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Low breathability in large printed areas.
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Slower production process.
Recommended for: 👉 Text, numbering, simple logos, and sportswear/jerseys.
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