Direct to Garment Printing
Just wanting that one t-shirt printed and sick of being told you need a minimum? Well thanks to the latest in Direct to garment technology, it turns out we can get it done for you. And get it done quick!
Whatever the design, we can print it.
Direct to Garment is a modern printing technique that uses a textile inkjet printer to print your design onto cotton fabrics using water based inks. DTG printed shirts have a soft feel to them and are perfect for small jobs that may require full color printing. DTG Printing has been evolving and improving over the last 10+ years. At Screenlab, however, we have waited patiently for the technology to advance to a level that meets the high standards we hold for our customers. We strive to provide our customers with nothing but top notch products and, after a great deal of technology testing, prototyping and development, we are excited to offer this service to you!
No minimum
We have no minimum order required. Perfect for gifts, small businesses and sample prints.
No set up fees
DTG printing requires no artwork colour separation or any film and screen set-up fees which in turn gives us the ability to have them printed in no time!
Consistent quality
DTG Printers are as consistent & precise as…well…a printer! High quality images printed consistently each time you order!
Quick, reliable turnaround times
5 - 7 Business Days
By eliminating all the set up involved with colour separations, films, and screens, we are able to provide standard turnaround times of 5 -7 business days.
Need them quicker? Head over to our Lightning Quick page to see our options on super fast 48 hour turnarounds.
Highest quality possible
Bright, rich colours
We operate using only the top of the line Brother GTX printers. We are able to maintain all of the colours that your photograph or artwork has on screen with minimal loss of resolution, detail, or color.
Prints you need to touch
Soft Prints
With the use of environmentally friendly water based inks and the combination of using the right materials & pre-treatment processes allows us to achieve prints that are soft to the touch and more importantly the wearer of the garment.
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Print Comparison
- Turnaround Time
- Fabrics
- Minimums
- Photo Quality
- Set Up Fee's
- Large Volume
- Low Volume
- Specialty Inks
- Eco-Friendly Inks
- Black Ink
- Pantone Matching
- Color Vibrancy
- Wash
- Consistency
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Screen printing
- 10 Business DaysTurnaround Time
- Cotton, Polyester, Tri-blendsFabrics
- 20-50 pieces depending on # of coloursMinimums
- A- to C+ depending on imagePhoto Quality
- Per ColorSet Up Fee's
- Price Lowers SignificantlyLarge Volume
- Expensive Initial Set Up CostsLow Volume
- YesSpecialty Inks
- No - Plastisol InksEco-Friendly Inks
- Most Rich & Dark Blank PrintsBlack Ink
- YesPantone Matching
- BestColor Vibrancy
- A+Wash
- AConsistency
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DTG
- 5 - 7 Business DaysTurnaround Time
- Recommend 100% Cotton For Best ResultsFabrics
- 0 - No minimumsMinimums
- A+Photo Quality
- NoneSet Up Fee's
- Minimal SavingsLarge Volume
- Easy No Set Up Fee PricingLow Volume
- NoSpecialty Inks
- Yes - WaterbaseEco-Friendly Inks
- Black Prints Max Out At 90% VibrancyBlack Ink
- NoPantone Matching
- Best on 100% CottonColor Vibrancy
- A- / B+ Depending on Fabric BlendWash
- A+Consistency
What's our turnaround? Do we have minimums?
If you have any questions regarding our printing process, file types or turn around times, chances are we’ve come across it once or twice before, so take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. It could save you some time and maybe a few dollars.
File handling tips
- We can make most files work, however we always recommend providing high resolution files (300dpi is ideal) in either png, pdf, eps, or ai format
- Photographs work best with DTG printing
- If using vector graphics, please make sure all text is converted to outlines
What to avoid
- Images from the internet, they are usually of poor quality and may even be infringing copyright laws.
- Screenshot images and anything that will turn into a bunch of squares when enlarged.
Free guidelines
Everything you need to know to prep your files for DTG printing
Need help? Ask us!
We work hard to provide a seamless online experience, however we also understand that sometimes you just want to pick up the phone to get the answers. We’re here to help!
8am – 5pm Monday to Friday