Today we have the final installment of our decorating method posts (for now at least!). Direct to Garment (DTG) printing has lots of advantages depending on your project needs:

• Full-Color Printing: DTG allows for high-resolution, full-color prints with intricate details, making it ideal for complex designs and photographic images.

• On-Demand Printing: Suitable for small runs and custom orders since there is no need for plates and films.

• Environmentally Friendly: DTG uses water-based inks, which can be more environmentally friendly compared to other types of textile inks.

So, are our tie dyed shirts compatible with Direct to Garment (DTG) printing?  Yes!  

Most customers are worried about the DTG pretreatment and want to know if this spray will discolor the shirts. Based on our experience the pre-treatment doesn’t stain or discolor tie dyes. Since we use fiber reactive dyes, the color we add to shirts is bound to the cotton fibers making the color a physical part of the garment. We’ve tested DTG using the Epson F-series and Lawson Pretreatment sprayers, so we feel confident saying that our garments will deliver in a Direct to Garment production environment.

We always love to see the intricate designs our DTG customers come up with. Please share your final product with us!

Tie Dye Wholesaler - May 11, 2026