What is the best t-shirt printing method?

Choosing the Perfect T – Shirt Printing Method (The Ultimate Guide)

• Screen Printing. Screen Printing is the OG of all printing methods, with a history technically spanning over 2,000 years.
• Dye-Sublimation.
• Direct to Garment (DTG)
• Heat Transfer Printing.
• CAD Cut Vinyl.

Is it better to screen print or heat transfer?

Heat transfers provide better resolution than screen prints, but are less cost-efficient for larger quantities. The factors to consider when determining whether to use custom heat transfer or screen printing for T-shirt transfers include design complexity, color, durability, fabric choices, and the size of your order.

Is a t-shirt business profitable?

According to the report by Statista, the t-shirt market is expected to grow annually by 9.6% from 2020-2025. As we have discussed the growing demand and popularity of a t-shirt, the t-shirt printing business can be profitable for you. The tshirt printing business will always be lucrative.

How much does it cost to screen print at home?

An average price for a 1 color print on a 100% cotton t-shirt ranges from $5.50 to $9.00 depending on the number of shirts in the order and you charge much more for a 6 color shirt. An order for 72 shirts would take less than 25 minutes to print and you would charge at least $8.00 per shirt for 6 colors or $576.00.

How much is a DTG printer cost?

Low cost: $20,000 and up Typical Brother or Epson DTG printers start around $10,000. Most models range between $15,000 and $30,000. These are the “desktop” DTG printers that the overwhelming majority of print shops use.

Which lasts longer screen printing or vinyl?

Fading: Although, both printing processes are effective, screen printing will last longer. Shirts that are printed using vinyl will usually last for a few years before fading. On the other hand, shirts that have been screen printed will last the entire lifetime of the shirt.

Do screen printed shirts crack?

No. It can’t. When a print on a shirt cracks, it’s because the plastisol ink (which is a plastic based ink) is thick and wasn’t cured properly during the heating/drying stage after printing. Quality screen printing won’t crack or peel, and discharge screen printing can’t crack or peel.