Typical cost run around 75-85 cents per shirt. I should mention that this can vary depending on the size of the print. For example, a pocket print will cost significantly less than a full front print. You also need to factor in your cost of pretreatment.5 Oct 2020
Is DTG cost effective?
For small orders (less than 24 pieces) DTG printing typically costs less than screen printing. For large orders (more than 24 pieces) screen printing typically costs less than DTG printing.
Does DTG last?
DTG prints can still survive 50+ washes and be acceptable to the customer certainly "good enough" for most customers! The bottom line about quality: DTG prints are typically made for customers that have different demands than customers that place high-volume screen print orders.
How much does DTG usually cost?
It costs a minimum of $20,000 to $30,000 for a complete and professional DTG printing setup. The most expensive DTG printing setups can easily exceed $250,000 though higher-end models often include a comprehensive warranty and maintenance package as well.
Why is DTG expensive?
It's expensive The actual equipment is expensive. Maintenance and R&D are expensive. It can cost $4 (or more!) in ink and pre-treat alone to do a colorful print on a dark shirt. Additionally, DTG printing is labor intensive.
How much does shirt printing cost?
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.
Is DTG printing good quality?
DTG printing is just as effective for color images, even those with multi hued colors like photos. The colors have been proven to last when applied with quality printers and ink. DTG printed images are not only high quality from the start, the quality stands the test of time.31 Jul 2021
Is DTG long lasting?
Yes, direct-to-garment printing (DTG) is an excellent method for creating long-lasting, durable prints on clothing and accessories. That means that you can expect great quality out of a DTG-printed shirt even after washing and wearing it multiple times.
Does DTG crack?
Like we'd sell you shirts that are infamous for fading and cracking after a single wash. Instead, the DTG process is a relatively new printing method that produces incredibly high-quality artwork that will stay put for years to come. Think of it like a giant inkjet printer, but for shirts.
How does DTG hold up?
DTG garments are not really meant for everyday use but can hold up well if they are laundered with care and not abused which includes following the general washing and drying guidelines for the fabric and taking extra care to use laundry detergents that are not harsh on colors (and certainly never using bleach).7 Jul 2020