When printing logos or designs onto apparel, two methods come up most often: screen printing and DTF, which stands for direct to film transfer. Both produce excellent results, but they suit very different jobs. Choosing the wrong one can mean paying too much or getting a finish that does not match the order.
For businesses across Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Clayton, Mulgrave, Springvale and surrounding suburbs, here is how to decide.
How screen printing works
Screen printing pushes ink through a stencil, one screen per colour. Once the screens are set up, printing each garment is fast and cheap, which is why the method has been an industry standard for decades.
The catch is the setup. Each colour in the design needs its own screen, so there is an upfront cost before the first garment is printed.
Where screen printing wins
Screen printing is the most cost effective choice for larger runs of the same design. The more units you print, the lower the cost per garment, because that upfront setup is spread across the whole order. For bulk t-shirts, event apparel and team uniforms with a simple logo, it is hard to beat.
How DTF printing works
DTF prints your design onto a special film, which is then heat pressed onto the garment. There are no screens and no per-colour setup, so full-colour and highly detailed designs are straightforward.
Where DTF wins
DTF is ideal for smaller runs, complex or multi-colour artwork, and orders where each item might differ. Because there is no screen setup, short runs stay affordable, and detailed designs that would need many screens print easily. It also works across a wide range of fabrics.
A simple way to choose
The decision usually comes down to two questions: how many units, and how complex is the design.
For a large order of the same simple design, screen printing is generally the more economical choice. For a smaller order, a detailed or full-colour design, or a mix of items, DTF is usually the better fit.
There is no single best method. There is only the best method for your specific job, which is why it is worth a short conversation before ordering.
Get the right method for your job
If you are unsure which printing method suits your order, we will look at your design, quantity and garment and recommend the option that delivers the best result for your budget. Call Fully Promoted Mount Waverley on (03) 8566 8480 or request a quote through our website.
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Fully Promoted Mount Waverley
1/350 Springvale Rd
Glen Waverley Victoria 3150
Create exactly the look you want with a variety of branding options. Our experts can help you discover which techniques will best represent your brand and your budget.
Whether it’s embroidery for your garments, screen printing for a run of apparel, or the latest in branding technology with direct to transfer printing, Fully Promoted has you covered.
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