DTG Printing: Complete Guide
DTG (direct-to-garment) printing lets small businesses and print-on-demand sellers produce full-color, detailed designs directly onto cotton apparel with no minimum order size. This guide rounds up everything we've published on the topic, from how the process works to what it costs and how to keep your equipment running smoothly.
Start Here: The Basics
DTG Printing Explained: What It Is and How It Works
New to direct-to-garment printing? Start here to learn how ink is printed straight into a garment's fibers, why pretreatment matters, and which fabrics work best.
Choosing Your Equipment
Best DTG Printers for Small Businesses in 2026
Ready to buy equipment? This guide breaks down entry-level, mid-level, and industrial DTG printers by price and use case.
Choosing the Right Process
DTG vs. DTF: Which Is Right for Your Business?
A side-by-side look at how DTG and DTF differ in fabric compatibility, feel, durability, and cost, so you can match the right process to your order volume.
Understanding the Costs
DTG Printing Costs: Ink, Pretreatment & Maintenance Breakdown
A full breakdown of ongoing ink, pretreatment, and maintenance costs, plus how to calculate your true cost per garment.
Keeping Your Printer Running
DTG Printer Maintenance: Preventing Clogs and Pretreatment Problems
DTG printers are prone to clogging because of the thick white ink layer. This guide covers daily and weekly maintenance habits, common pretreatment mistakes, and what to do when you get a clog.
Shop DTG Equipment & Supplies
If you're ready to get started or need supplies, DTG Pro carries direct-to-garment printers, inks, and pretreatment solutions: