DTF vs. DTG Pros and Cons Explained

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DTF vs. DTG Pros and Cons Explained

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Are you trying to decide whether DTG vs. DTF printing is right for you and your custom apparel business? In this week’s Apparel Academy episode, Ricoma CEO Henry Ma uses our all-new Vision DTG Printer and Revel Duo DTF-1202T printers to give you a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons of each printing method. He’ll explain how each method works and the unique benefits each method offers. By the end of the episode, you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision on which printing method works best for you.
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00:00 Introduction
01:33 What is DTG Printing?
03:11 What is DTF Printing?
04:25 Pros and Cons of DTG Printing
07:02 Pros and Cons of DTF Printing
11:27 DTG Cost and Profit Potential
13:25 DTF Cost and Profit Potential
Henry begins the video by giving a brief introduction to the DTG printing process. After discussing what direct-to-garment printing is, he explains how to successfully print a design onto a garment using DTG printing, including how to pretreat the garment and permanently cure the ink into the fabric. After this overview of the DTG printing process, he explains the process of using a roll-to-roll DTF printer, including how the machine applies and cures the adhesive onto the transfer sheet and stores transfers for later use.
After examining how both printing methods work, Henry explores the pros and cons of each. He explains why the versatility of DTG printing makes it a very popular printing method for new custom apparel business owners and how the soft feel of a DTG printed design can make a big difference when selling a finished garment. Henry also explains how DTF printing allows decorators to apply their designs to a wider range of surfaces and substrates, as well as how decorators can make a healthy profit just by selling DTF transfer sheets.
Finally, the episode concludes with an overview of the cost and profitability of each printing method. In addition to exploring the initial cost of both Vision DTG and Revel Duo DTF-1202T, he also breaks down the cost per project involved with each method. He also explains what kind of profit custom apparel decorators can expect to make from their printing projects.

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@ricomatv 8 ай бұрын

What are your opinions when it comes it DTF and DTG? Which one is your favorite?

@NewAgeRanger Ай бұрын

Can these machines be used/plugged into a residential power setting or they only for commercial building? Any concerns for residential use with power surges/outages, let’s say setting up these machines in a home garage.

@gc2276 25 күн бұрын

@@NewAgeRanger If you are starter do not buy any printers just buy good press. You can outsource DTF prints for cheap. Learn design that will be more important and also develop good strategy how to sell your product or service. That way you can start from your residence. Also do not believe you can sell easy shirts for $28 that will happen not often if ever most likely will be between $12 and $18 per shirt depend on size of print and how many locations need to press designs. Don't go for DTG it is to many problems it is expensive and it is slow inconsistent and limited mostly to 100% cotton materials. That will be my advice but educate your self and connect to local screen printing shop that will do contract pricing for orders over 100 pieces.

@gc2276 25 күн бұрын

I wouldn't agree that DTG take much less space than DTF . When you setup DTG printer and pretreatment machine that is almost same amount of space as DTF. In both cases you need press. In both cases you will have fumes or dust, so will need some form of ventilation.

@stevencantr 9 ай бұрын

Can you address the durability and washability difference between DTG and DTF? Many of us have seen DTG prints almost dissolve after a wash or two which is obviously a problem of customer satisfaction and returns. Additionally, can you address the image quality itself between the two? DTG seems to produce more washed out colors with visible dots and from what I've seen DTF prints are more vibrant and look like they are a more high fidelity product. Lastly, you touched on the flexibility of DTF to apply the prints to various surfaces. Can you expand on that a bit? What other substrates can DTF's be applied to and how?

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Hi Steven, this is a great question. With proper care, DTG prints can withstand multiple washes without significant fading or cracking. DTF printing's durability is one of its key strengths. The film used in the process provides a thicker layer of ink, resulting in a print that can handle rougher treatment. DTF prints have excellent stretchability and resistance to cracking, making them a preferred choice for sportswear or garments that undergo frequent stretching and movement.

@stevencantr 9 ай бұрын

thank you but what about the rest of my question: Additionally, can you address the image quality itself between the two? DTG seems to produce more washed out colors with visible dots and from what I've seen DTF prints are more vibrant and look like they are a more high fidelity product. Lastly, you touched on the flexibility of DTF to apply the prints to various surfaces. Can you expand on that a bit? What other substrates can DTF's be applied to and how?@@ricomatv

@fendibondie2545 Ай бұрын

If you have the right settings Dtf can look like dtg

@Jingwang-Baosiwei 4 ай бұрын

Definitely go for DTF.

@ricomatv 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@theprintperfect 9 ай бұрын

Can you do the pros and cons of HTV Eco-solvent print and cut and the DTF? Thanks for this video helped me in making a decision.

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for the suggestion, we will be sure to pass this down to our team.

@doriortega3302 26 күн бұрын

Im guessing both machines take ink? What is the cost of the ink and how many prints can you get before refilling the ink? Thank you

@ricomatv 25 күн бұрын

Hello! Yes, both Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers use ink. It totally depends on the print and how big the design is to accurately describe the cost of the ink and how often you will need it.

@richierich3194 9 ай бұрын

Both serve their purpus DTF for mass production and DTG for specialty items ♥️👕❤️ looking forward to buying them both

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

We are here whenever you need us!

@JoseMartinez-cv4or 29 күн бұрын

Dónde puedo ver el video en español, estoy interesado

@ricomatv 25 күн бұрын

Hola Jose! Por el momento, solo tenemos el video en Ingles. Pero si desea, usted puede cambiar los subtitulos a español.

@dlof1020 7 ай бұрын

Do you have the dtf machine available in the philippines? Ricoma ph only have embroidery i think

@ricomatv 7 ай бұрын

Hi there! Please submit your request through here so our team can help > ricoma.com/US/contact-us

@fl305 3 ай бұрын

Is that DTG Stand an option for purchase????

@ricomatv 3 ай бұрын

Hi there! At this time, the DTG stand is not for purchase.

@muizRozali 3 ай бұрын

Which one healty for worker?

@ricomatv 3 ай бұрын

If they are used as the manufacturers instructs, there shouldn't be a problem with either one of them.

@SamuelKojoAcheampong 9 ай бұрын

How much is your DTF

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Please submit a request to our team so they can help >info.ricoma.com/Black-November-Sale-2023/DTF/o?Black%20November%20Sale%202023%20DTF%20-%20Organic&Organic

@laichistudio793 4 ай бұрын

I thought you have a machine that does both dtg and dtf?

@ricomatv 4 ай бұрын

Hi there! We don't. We only have the Direct to film & the Direct to garment!

@richierich3194 9 ай бұрын

Is there a class that I can purchase to learn how to run these equipment

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Once you purchase a machine with us, we offer free training and support!

@SophiaGomez-jg6ql 9 ай бұрын

Very interesting!! Thank you!

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Blqman989 4 ай бұрын

This look like the Ricoh RI 1000?

@ricomatv 4 ай бұрын

Hi! We only have our Vision DTG machine > ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoma-vision

@maneetgupta574 5 ай бұрын

what about uv dtf

@ricomatv 5 ай бұрын

Hi! We don't carry a UV DTF print so we are not able to speak much on this. We recommend doing research if this is ideal for your business!

@joaovento5155 4 ай бұрын

Would you consider DTF superior to DTG?

@ricomatv 4 ай бұрын

Neither DTF nor DTG can be considered universally superior, as each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between them ultimately depends on factors such as budget, the complexity of designs, fabric types, and personal preferences.

@El_Mil_Usos 9 ай бұрын

Thumbs 👍🏻

@ricomatv 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@El_Mil_Usos 9 ай бұрын

@@ricomatv it’s possible that you can add your location on the next video we are really interested in seeing in person and possibly buying some equipment my family and I are trying to get the best knowledge so we can decide on which machine to buy but we want to meet in person and look at these machines