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Comparing Apparel Decoration Techniques

When customizing apparel like tees, hoodies, polos, and hats, choosing the right decoration method depends on your order size, design complexity, budget, and desired finish. We will compare the most popular techniques we offer: DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printing, DTG (Direct-to-Garment) Printing, Screen Printing, and Embroidery. These are ideal for personalizing items for family outings, schools, spirit wear, merch, or business branding.

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Here's a bullet-point comparison of our key decoration methods: DTF Printing, DTG Printing, Screen Printing, and Embroidery. This focuses on the essentials for customizing tees, hoodies, polos, and hats—ideal for family outings, schools, spirit wear, merch, or branding.

🎨 DTF Printing (Direct-to-Film)

• Best For: Full-color designs on any fabric, small runs, samples
• Cost: $5–10 per item | No setup fees
• Durability: Excellent – soft, peel-resistant finish
• Turnaround: 1–5 days
• Perfect for: 1–24 items with vibrant, detailed graphics

🖨️ DTG Printing (Direct-to-Garment)

• Best For: Photorealistic designs on cotton, one-offs
• Cost: $7–12 per item | No setup fees
• Durability: Good on cotton – may crack without pre-treatment
• Turnaround: 1–5 days
• Perfect for: Intricate, full-color designs on light fabrics

🖼️Screen Printing

• Best For: High-volume orders, bold logos, simple graphics
• Cost: $2–5 per item (at 100+) | $20 digitizing fee
• Durability: Superior – long-lasting, vibrant on any fabric
• Turnaround: 7–14 days
• Perfect for: 50+ items for teams, schools, corporate branding

🧵Embroidery

• Best For: Professional logos, text, monograms on polos & hats
• Cost: $8–15 per item | $40 digitizing fee
• Durability: Exceptional – textured, never fades or cracks
• Turnaround: 7–14 days
• Perfect for: Premium, high-end look on fleece and structured items

Quick Guide

• 1–24 items: DTF or DTG – no fees, fast turnaround, great for personal orders
• 25+ items: Screen Printing – best value for bulk, consistent results
• Premium finish: Embroidery – professional, textured look for polos and hats

Default pricing includes DTF printing. Contact us for custom quotes on other methods.