DTG (direct-to-garment) prints ink straight into the fabric fibers, producing the softest hand-feel and the most photo-realistic detail of any method.
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DTG works like an inkjet printer for fabric — best suited to 100% cotton and cotton-heavy blends. Poly-blend and performance fabrics print less reliably with DTG than with DTF.
If your design is genuinely photographic (a portrait, a detailed illustration, complex shading) and your garments are cotton, DTG typically produces a softer, more natural-looking result than DTF. For poly-blends, performance fabric, or budget-driven small runs, DTF is usually the more practical and durable choice.
Apparel type, quantity and timeline — takes about two minutes.
Matched against Indianapolis-area providers with the right equipment.
A qualified local provider reaches out with pricing.
Proofs, pricing and turnaround are handled directly by that provider.
No — Indy Custom Apparel is a matching service. We take your project details and connect you with a qualified Indianapolis-area provider whose equipment fits your order. Production, pricing and turnaround are handled by that provider.
Yes, with a white underbase pretreatment step, though results are most vivid on lighter fabrics. For heavily saturated dark-garment full-color work, some providers will recommend DTF instead.
Yes — DTG has no meaningful minimum, making it a strong option for one-off or very small runs with detailed artwork, similar to DTF.
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