DTG vs DTF: Quality, Look, and Feel on a Shirt!
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- In this epic RUclips video, we dive deep into the world of DTG (Direct-to-Garment) and DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing techniques, focusing on their quality, look, and feel when applied to shirts. Join us as we compare and contrast these two methods, showcasing their unique characteristics and discussing the pros and cons of each. Get ready for a visual feast as we display side-by-side comparisons of DTG and DTF prints on different fabrics, highlighting the intricate details, vibrant colors, and overall appeal. We'll also share our expert insights and recommendations to help you make an informed choice when it comes to choosing the right printing method for your custom shirts. Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of DTG vs DTF quality - it's a shirt lover's dream come true! 🎬👕✨
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Great video if you dont mind sharing your settings you used for the dtf printing that would be sick. Having trouble dialing in my transfers on the same printer
Will do, video coming soon
Love that dog in the background!!
well you used white shirt for DTG so you don't have white layer printed, and the feeling is different ofc... Have you used black tee for DTG the feeling would be much closer between the two, with DTG still being a bit softer :)
You’re correct, on the white shirt there’s no need for white base because the shirt becomes that white base so yes it will be 10x softer than if I did DTG on a black or colored shirt. Even then the DTG on a black would be a more soft feel than the DTF because it’s essentially in the fabric of the shirt and not on top like the DTF
New video up with 2 black shirts
use a heavy linen or fabic instead of the teflon sheet for DTF when doing the final cure and it improves the feel of DTF. it gets rid of the shiny flat transfer feel it makes it feel more like a screen print
What do you mean by heavy linen or fabric?? Like a heavier shirt or piece of fabric to put on top of it?
@Humanitees yes after you peel the transfer paper and do the final press, try using a heavy linen or even another tshirt or peice of embroidery backing. It gives it a much nicer feel than the Teflon. Any kind of thick wider weave of natural fabric should work. Give it a try and let me know what you think
@highoctaneprint can you explain more or link to a video, shall be really helpful
@nikhilsachdeva757 I'm not sure if there's a video on RUclips but if you take a thick/coarse weave fabric like linen and do your post press with it after you peel the transfer paper on the dtf if give the transfer a textured feel . It almost mimics a screen print
@@HighOctanePrint401how long do you do your second press with linen
What's the difference in texture? And which one last longer as far as machine washing?
The difference is the Initial feel of something being on top of the shirt vs being in the fibers of the shirt so while DTF is less expensive and still has GREAT quality on the print, you can definitely FEEL it on top of the shirt
Washability the DTF outlast because it’s a film on top and not ink within the shirt if you get what I mean, so over time of washing DTG and rubbing against itself will cause loss of vibrancy
@@Humanitees actually with DTF if you print on a white shirts you don't have to use white ink as the base or use 20%-30% to add more flexibility to your print, this makes the print feel more smooth.
On top of that if you print on white or black shirts you can remote from your design the blacks if you are going to press it on a black shirt and whites if you will press it on a white and this helps the t-shirt to breath and makes the design more smooth on the tees.
And one last tip you can prepare your designs with halftones to imitate screen printing and this makes the prints feel like plastisol screenprints on the tees.
Overall DTF outperform DTG in almost every aspect.
@@alwinred well it's better to keep the white coat even for white t-shirts. Because white layer gives enough adhesion between colored ink and fabric. Only color option can cause some parts of your transfer not to print at all.
@@alwinred Is it possible to make a DTF print so good you can't feel it?
@@alwinredyou are absolutely correct!
I’m definitely going to try out a halftone image and see how close I can imitate that screen feel soon, thanks for all the tips
Hi what temperature and time do you set the heatpress at for the DTF printing? I’m not sure if I’m heatpressing to long or not long enough but I’m losing a lot of my designs during the peel. I’m using gtx pro and cold peel sheets. Love your videos
Yo yo! And if we’re doing DTF on 100% cotton my settings are 325 heat and 30 second press
If you’re doing poly I would bump that down to 290 and a 20 second press, and make sure the Film is absolutely cold before peeling. If you’re still losing your design then it may be your DTF film is under cured or over cured
Try those settings and let me know if that helps
great video men thanks ... question... what is the best type of textile... I mean is it better 100% cotton? or 50-50% polyester and cotton?
For DTG always try to go no lower than 80% cotton
For DTF and textile works
Whats the liquid spray called and when can i purchase 1
Is called Pre treat
I purchase mines from sewing machine.com
what was the point of this. he didn't even tell us how each one feels. also he should have done then both on the same color. no way the DTG gonna look that good in a black tee. bro literally forgot to tell us everything the title claimed 😂
Are you willing to bet on that, just for you I’ll make a video and show that the DTG will look just as good if not better than the DTF.
@@Humanitees you missed my point bro. I was saying everyone clicks on the title to see you talk about the difference in feel between the two types but you didn't mention that. because that's what most people would want to know. also the comparison doesn't feel balanced because they're on two different colors. guess I came on too strong, I apologize.
@@deeayeveeeyees I completely agree with your assessment. Good video, but the title should be changed to DTF and DTG Printing. @Humanitees I get it, you are promoting your business - nothing wrong with that. If you don't mind, do a follow up video and talk about the hand feel and washability of both. Get deep into the subject and I think people would really appreciate the video.
Agreed
@@OneLastMidnightwhen I originally shot this video it was really long, I have a media guy who does all of my editing for now and I guess he left out key parts,
I will be doing a follow up video SOON, as you can see I’m new to RUclips and video making so bare with me, I welcome constructive criticism but not outright bashing. As I get better with this whole video making thing the videos and edit team will as well. Thanks for at least giving the video a view and taking the time to comment
For DTG, is the design almost within the fabric itself?
Yes, white shirts with CMYK more so than the CMYK+ white ink
Can u tell me, how about the quality between DTG & DTF for long term? Which one is the best quality, i really want to start tshirt printing. Hope u dont mind to share 🙏
DTF will last longer but DTF feels better
@@Humanitees DTF?
How do they feel? U didn't touch on that. Is it like a vinyl? Or an ink?
I want to know this too. Its why I watched the video. LOL
How can i contact you direct? I have a lot to ask and I’m looking for some qualified mentors to help me along the way
@humanitees
Feel free to contact us via email or give us a call at (423)227-5337 Tuesday- Friday 12-6pm EST
This is unfair, my friend. The T-shirt should be one color, all black, and there should be a clock so that we know which is easier, faster, more accurate, and less expensive. I hope to see a video soon.
I purchased a large DTF printer and when it arrives I will try it out
I apologize I didn’t fully deliver the comparison the right way but I just made another video yesterday correcting this video and it will be released after editing, I hope you watch it and get the answer you wa Hoping for in this video
Thank you for your comment
@@Humanitees Thank you for your response, and thank you again for the new video. I am looking forward to seeing it
@@assanbdullahgot the new video up where I do both on black shirts
which printing is more flexible dtf or dtg
Where can I get a DTF printer?
Which feels like it’s apart of the fabric instead of layered on ??
DTG does
It's not really apples to apples though. The DTF has the white base for dark apparel. The DTGLikely does not have a white base because it was on the white shirt. So of course they're gonna feel different
@elevationprint new video up with people who decided which was softest
Great video!!!
Thank you!!
What does difference in feel ?
DTG feels more like it’s in the shirt whereas DTF feels like it’s in top with a slight light vinyl feel
What was the feel difference?
How do you like your DTG printer
I love it! Especially for small orders that I don’t have to make 6 screens for screen print for an order under 24 pcs
Love these videos!
More to come! And we Love you too 🫶🏾
@@Humanitees 👀👀👀
keep these coming bro ❤
More to come!
THANKS MAN FOR THIS VIDEO
You bet
You the one
Bro which one is better dtf or Dtg
Is all a preference thing bro, some people like DTF, in person like the feel and softness of DTG
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Good quick video, but i thought you was gonna really explain the differences a bit as well.
Also, with my personal experience as far as visual quality-wise I think DTF is the obvious winner. I tried using print on demand with Printful and Printify, the quality of a simple one color design looked shoddy. I decided to buy my own heat press and buy DTF transfers from companies online and the quality difference to me is like night and day. DTG on a white shirt I ordered looked faded like I washed the shirt a handful of times and DTG on a colored shirt that I ordered looked shoddy. The paint was cracked and caked up. I never looked back from DTG once I got my own heat press and ordered DTF transfers. That's just my personal experience.
However, with your video the DTG looks pretty darn good so I don't know what the ppl at Printful and Printify was doing. Lol....
Sorry about that in my upcoming video I will dive deeper into the feel and post press settings
@@BxW718most companies don’t use pretreat for their white shirts because “technically” its not needed but I use a personal made mixed pretreat on all my white shirts which gives it more vibrancy and stays that way after being washed the correct way
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Tnx bro
dopo ash dtf is sick but expensive to buy the printer
Super expensive but that’s why you can just use your already DTG machine and achieve the same end goal without having to purchase another bulky machine
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And the difference in feel was what??????
Horrible comparison. You are losing potential subscribers. "Only difference is the feel" but no explanation.
dont like DTF because of the white outline (excess powder)
Check out the new video, you can’t even see the white choke on the image and they are on black shirts
Yeasus.........a spray bottle??! Zero consistency and no clue omn how much your applying. Asking for headaches in the DTG game.
That was for the sake of that video to do a quick pre treat, since that video I’ve consistently used either a Wagner sprayer or my Viper mini