Things to Know about the DTG Printing Business

Venturing into the DTG printing business world requires you have a wealth of knowledge about fabrics, ink types, the right printer as well as processes needed to do the job. There are different fabric types that require the right ink to be used in painting, and you need to know them very well. The right DTG printer for the kind of printing technique you are doing means knowing the many fabric printers that are available on the market. Ink types and the process for using these inks in printing and lots more.

Decide on the Type of DTG printing you do

Because the fabric is the main component to begin your business, decide on what fabric printing type you will specialize. There are:
·        Cotton
·        Cotton blend
·        Polyester
·        Vinyl
Of these four fabric types, there are different printing techniques to be applied. Starting with one fabric type is a good idea, as you will become professional at it. You will learn the details of methods of printing, which printer to use, as well as inks for the different prints you may need to make based on the designs required by the customer. If the printing process requires pretreatment, you will know whether to buy pre-treated fabrics, engaged company that does pre-treatment or you may just buy a pretreatment machine which will help lower costs.

Buying Inks for your DTG printing

Because there are many different types of fabric inks on the market, knowing the best one for use on the selected fabric type you have decided to specialize is important. This is where some chemistry know how may be required. Or if you are not so inclined, get advice from the sales representative of the inks. Their job is to inform new clients on which ink is best to use. They will also indicate to you whether pretreatment is required and how to go about the process.

Buying the Right DTG printer for your business

Many manufacturers of DTG printers design their machines to do certain jobs. They all may be similar in the results you get but you need to know the quality finished product you want to give your customers. At the end of the day, your quality standards will determine whether you stay in business or not. The Freejet 330TX has been touted to be the best garment printer on the market. It is always prepared to work and maintenance is a simple thing. You only need to follow the instructions in the manual and ensure you do your maintenance as indicated, and on-time. It is freestanding, so there is no need to mount the equipment on any stand.
Since you are starting a new DTG printing business, this freestanding printer can be used anywhere. Many persons who are starting their printing business begin in a small space, like home. A room is designated for production, so they are able to have a work table, with the printer as well as the pretreatment heat press. They also have a small area for inks, treatment solutions and stock space for the T-shirts they will be working on.

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