2-STEP HEAT TRANSFER Vs. DIRECT TO GARMENT PRINTING (T-Shirt Printing & More)
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- In this new episode of Apparel Academy, Henry explains the differences between 2-step heat transfer printing with the Luminaris 200 printer and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to decide which custom apparel method is best for you and your business.
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Timestamps:
1:15 - 2-step heat transfer
3:07 - DTG printing
4:48 - Quality
7:14 - Variety
9:07 - Quantity
10:45 - DTG printing costs and profit potential
11:55 - 2-step heat transfer costs and profit potential
13:31 - Using both methods in your shop
2-step heat transfer is a type of printing you can do with a white toner transfer printer like the Luminaris 200. You could use a regular printer to print on transfer sheets, but a white toner transfer printer is better because it can print white, making your designs pop even more and allowing the designs to adhere to the substrate better.
The 2-step heat transfer process:
Print your design onto a transparent sheet
Marry it to an adhesive sheet
Transfer design onto substrate using a heat press
Remove the transfer sheet
Cure design using a heat press
DTG, or direct to garment printing, is when you print a design directly onto your substrate.
DTG printing process:
Coat garment with pretreatment liquid
Insert garment into the printer
Wait for the design to print
Curing design with a heat press
Here are the 3 main categories to consider when deciding between the two methods:
1) Quality
You will feel the difference between the design layer and the garment more with 2-step heat transfer. DTG also adds a layer on top of the substrate, but it has a smoother feel. DTG slightly beats heat transfer when it comes to durability because if you don’t do the heat transfer process correctly, the design can peel or fade early. For vibrancy, there is no difference between either method, as they can both print full-color designs.
2) Variety
DTG printers can only print on flat garments like t-shirts, hoodies and more. In contrast, 2-step heat transfer printing is more versatile. With the right heat press type, you can transfer designs onto flat garments, plates, caps, mugs and more. In regards to shirt materials, both methods can be used on light and dark garments and cotton and polyester.
3) Quantity
DTG is better for bulk orders because the process is more streamlined. You can queue up orders in the software for continuous printing and the print time is less than 3 minutes per shirt. Heat transfer is more time-consuming because you need to print and heat press a new sheet for each item. In regards to printing small, one-off orders, both of these methods work great.
What about investment costs?
A DTG printer costs between $13k-22k. The cost of ink for printing on a white garment is $0.50 - $1, while the ink cost for printing on a black garment is $1.25 - $3. Remember, ink costs vary based on the design you are printing. Applying pretreatment liquid costs $0.50 per shirt and a blank garment usually costs $3. When it comes to profit potential, you can sell a DTG printed shirt for $25 or even higher because the feel of a DTG printed shirt is considered a premium.
For 2-step heat transfer, a white toner transfer printer usually costs between $4k-$7k. When it comes to printing, paper is the most expensive supply, with both sheets costing $2-3. Toner is inexpensive at $0.10 per print and a blank garment costs $3. You can sell a shirt with a heat-transferred design for $20.
Even though we discussed the differences between these two methods, they are not meant to replace each other. Many custom apparel decorators use both methods in one shop to provide more variety and to become a one-stop-shop for their customers.
Thanks Henry, very informative video that i needed to be knowledgeable on in order to make a decision. Much appreciated.
Just ordered mine yesterday! Can’t wait.
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Awesome video! Thank you and looking forward to keep your videos updated. Since technology keeps updating and getting much better
We're so glad to hear that! Thank you for watching!
I use to work for Avery Dennison doing graphics for NFL, Disney, World Cup Soccer, Foot Locker, Adidas and so on. We did the art for heat transfers and the biggest thing I hated about them is the feel of them on a shirt. It feels like a piece of plastic on the shirt and the bigger the design the worse it feels. Plus most people do not go by care instructions and if you dry them too hot then it will wrinkle like crazy and good luck getting it smooth again. If too high of heat you have the possibility of your design coming off since heat sticks it on and heat can take it off. I much prefer the DTG if I could afford it, but at the moment I am only able to do screen print and embroidery.
Hi there thanks so much for watching. There are definitely pros and cons to each method.
Very very very informative. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video and info, thanks!!
Thank you, Kay!
Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the break down
Thanks so much for watching. We hope it was helpful!
Great Video!!
Thanks so much for watching!
very very insightful.....thank you so much'
Thank you for watching!
You are awesome!!!
Thanks so much for watching. We hope it was helpful!
I order my machine today im very Excited
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DTF is out now. It harnesses white toner and some DTG properties by printing a reverse white layer on top of the design to a film, and using polyurethane adhesive to bond the ink to the shirt. Can be used for a lot more substrates too.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching and for sharing this information. To connect with the apparel decorating community, we suggest that you join our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. We'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
DTF is now available on both Ricoh Ri 1000 and Ri 2000 printers at no extra cost.
Hi I know you guys don’t have a Lot videos on how to operate a 6 head embroidery machine so I was hoping you guys can upload more videos on how to do that.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. I have sent your request to our video team. Thanks again!
can i use an inkjet printer to print the design onto the tranfer paper? and if so, what transparent transfer paper do u use?
This is the transfer paper we recommend: shop.ricoma.com/products/2-step-transfer-adhesive-media-kit-for-light-dark-textiles?_pos=1&_sid=7f123b1bc&_ss=r
Hello,
I love your video.Could you please tell me if I can use any colored white toner laser printer and the ink that comes with it, or do I need special ink?
Hi Susan, yes you need the ink that is used for the White Toner.
Thanks very much
The 2-step transfer how long does it take to start fading?
Depends on your design and the way you wash it
I'm a little bit cofussed here . I like to know does this heat press mechine is only for polyester tshirts or they can be used also for cotton t-shirt s also please reply
The heat transfer method can be used to decorate many soft substrates such as garments and accessories of various materials, including cotton, polyester and more. It is also capable of decorating hard substrates such as ceramic, metal, wood and more.
Thanks for the information. May I know where can I find your shop or Do you have retail store located here in philippines?
Thank you for your interest in our machines! Make sure you fill out this form and the correct Ricoma distributor in your region will be in contact with you as soon as possible -> ricoma.com/US/contact-us
Can you state the name of the A & B transfer and adhesive paper? And would the epson jet ink suffice?
You would have to reach out to Epson and check if it will work out
hi, what is the name of the sheets that are used?
oioi, qual o nome das folhas que se ultilizam ?
Simply-Peel transfer paper. You can find them on shop.ricoma.com
Henry is there a way to make a screen print with a printer and skip the screen machine
Hi Hilary, thanks so much for watching. You will need a screen printer to screen print shirts or other garments. You can learn more about the process in this blog > blog.ricoma.com/2021/06/04/printing-method-comparison/
I got a Epson eco tank 15000 what the best Ink to use for 2 step heat transfer
Hi there, we recommend for you to check out the inks that Epson is compatible with.
how much you sell the DTG for, I already have the heat press don't need the whole package and don't want to pay monthly
Contact our team and they can give you the option to buy it outright. ricoma.com
Hi I bought Luminaris but every t-shirt I made after the first wash the print looks so bad like destroyed, why is this happening when I'm doing the same steps as you? I couldn't sell any t-shirt because of this.
Hi there! Please send a service request through our online ticketing system and someone will be happy to help! > ricoma.com/US/support
Does 2step heat transfer with white toner printer works on ever fabric like cotton, polyester,dark and white?
Yes!
@@ricomatv is it available in Nepal?
DTF “Direct to Film” is better than white toner and cheaper than both DTG and White Toner
When you said 40 washes what did you mean by that? Cause my common sense was saying after you wear it 40 times and washing it each time after it's worn the print will start fading or braking down?
Yes, it will last you up to 40 washes, it also depends on how you wash the garment
@@ricomatv after that you saying the print will start breaking down?
What’s a good adhesive sheet
You can check out our cheat sheet that we created to better help you -->info.ricoma.com/the-ultimate-embroidery-cheat-sheet.
Hey I'm searching for the Ricoh Ri 1000 I will like to know the price
Hello! The RICOH Ri 1000 DTG Printer Package starts with payments as low as $235/month with 0% financing! Your DTG printer package includes a heat press, software, training, pre-treatment, & additional accessories. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out this form > ricoma.com/US/contact-us
@@ricomatv so what's the basic price
@@shawnofficial2466 def agree what’s the price . Are we paying 235$ for 5 years or 2 years.
wich is more efficient and cheap?
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. It really depends on your business needs. The DTG printer is more of an initial investment but it is more of a streamlined process, which makes it better for bulk orders. 2-step heat transfer with the Luminaris 200 White Toner Transfer Printer is less expensive but us more labor-intensive than DTG, making it more suited for one-off orders. Hope this helps!
Why would rasterizing vector art or set of smart layers lead to a more durable product?
Hi there! Instead of using lines as a vector file, rasterizing adds little dots (pixels) to the image which makes it easy for the printer to follow basic shapes and boundaries.
How do both compare to DTF?
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
Hi there! Our Ricoh DTG printers now have DTF capabilities included.
Whats the difference between heat transfer and DTF besides the fact that the transfer paper with dtf has to be dipped into powder. Why is that?
Compared with HTV, DTF can print finer lines and will not be deformed after high temperature heat transfer. The effect after transfer is smooth, with good elasticity, stretch resistance and good washing effect. In summary, HTV and DTF are different in terms of production process, color, effect, and texture.
Awesome thanks so much big help!
Where can I get dgt machine in Uae 🇦🇪
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How I order this machine
Hi! Please submit a request so a product specialist can reach out! ricoma.com/US/contact-us
I want to start but i don't have the start-up money
Hi there Patrick, have you spoken to our product specialists? If you're approved you can get the financing you need with little to no interest and start you business with no start up capital. If you haven't spoken to them yet you can fill out the form here and they will be in touch asap: ricoma.com/us/contact-us
I thought this was at x1.5 speed! 😅
Hi there, you can adjust your speed in settings. Hope this helps!
Thank you if you could translate into Arabic 🥰🥰🥰
HI there, thanks so much for watching. You can turn on closed captioning and change the language in settings. Hope this helps!
@@ricomatv thank you 😊
why you have to talk so fast ?
Hi Alfredo, thanks so much for watching. You can slow down the playback speed in your settings. Hope this helps!
What a stupid question
Why you have to process so slow?