Quick chooser
| If your order is | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 24+ shirts, 1 to 3 colors | Screen printing | Lowest price per shirt, most durable |
| Under 24 shirts, any colors | DTF | No setup fee, full color, any fabric |
| Photo or watercolor art on cotton | DTG | Softest feel, no setup fee |
| Polyester, nylon, blends | DTF | Sticks to almost any fabric |
| Polos, hats, jackets | Embroidery | Premium, raised look |
How each one compares
| Screen printing | DTF | DTG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Ink pushed through a mesh screen, one per color | Full-color film transfer pressed with heat | Inkjet prints straight into the fabric |
| Feel | Smooth, bold layer | Smooth, slightly flexible film | Softest, part of the fabric |
| Colors | Up to 12 spot colors | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Setup | $25 per color per spot; white base on dark shirts free | None | None |
| 24 black tees, front print | About $11.50 each (1 color) + $25 screen | About $13 each | About $16.25 each |
| 144 black tees, front print | About $7.25 each (1 color) + $25 screen | About $9 each | About $12.25 each |
| Fabrics | Cotton and most blends | Almost any | Cotton and high-cotton blends |
| Minimum | 6 pieces (1–3 colors) | 6 pieces | 6 pieces |
Prices include the shirt and come from our current price list. See the full price table.
Not sure? Send the art
Upload your design with the quote form or to Max and we will recommend the method that gives the best result for your budget. The art check is free. Learn more about screen printing, DTF transfers and DTG printing.