DTG Printing
We offer DTG printing — direct-to-garment — for photo-quality prints that go straight into the fabric, with vivid color, smooth gradients, and an ultra-soft finish. It's the right call for detailed artwork and small, on-demand runs with no minimums. We proudly serve Traverse City and the surrounding counties — Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, and Kalkaska — plus teams nationwide.
Where direct-to-garment is the right call.
Detailed and photographic art
Full-color, high-detail designs print directly into the garment with a soft feel.
On-demand store items
Print one at a time as orders come in — perfect for employee stores with no inventory.
Soft prints on cotton
The ink soaks into the fabric for a light hand rather than sitting on top.
How DTG works.
Pre-treat the garment
A pre-treatment readies the fabric so ink absorbs cleanly.
Print directly
An inkjet prints your full-color design straight onto the garment.
Cure and finish
The print is heat-cured for a soft, washable result.
Choosing the right decoration method
A quick side-by-side of the four ways we decorate apparel, so you can match the method to the piece, the artwork, and the run size.
| Method | Best for | Look & feel | Color range | Minimums | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Polos, caps, outerwear, and bags | Premium, textured, dimensional | Best for simpler, solid-color logos | Low | Excellent — lasts the life of the garment |
| Screen printing | Larger runs of tees and hoodies | Bold, classic, opaque | Great for a few spot colors | Higher (setup per color) | Very good |
| DTF (direct-to-film) | Detailed art, mixed garments, smaller runs | Vivid, full-color, slight surface feel | Full color, gradients, and photos | None to low | Very good |
| DTG (direct-to-garment) | Photo-quality prints and one-offs | Soft, prints into the fabric | Full color, gradients, and photos | None | Good — best on cotton |
Where DTG works well.
Common questions.
What fabrics print best?
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How does it compare to DTF?
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Let's talk about your direct-to-garment.
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a plan and a quote — no cost, no commitment.