Six ways to put your design on a garment
Every method has a sweet spot. The trick is matching your quantity, artwork and fabric to the right one. Here is the short version of what we run at 5738 Holmes Ave. in Los Angeles.
Screen printing
Thick, opaque ink pushed through mesh, one screen per color. Solid color, serious durability and the best price per piece on bigger runs of one design. It also unlocks effects like puff, foil, metallic and glitter. Start at screen printing, or dig into inks and effects.
Embroidery
Your logo stitched in thread, with real texture and a finish that reads premium. Built for hats, polos, jackets and uniforms, with flat and 3D puff options. See embroidery.
Direct-to-garment (DTG)
A digital printer lays ink straight into the fabric. Full color, fine detail and a soft hand, with no screens to set up. See DTG printing.
Direct-to-film (DTF)
Your design is printed onto film and heat-pressed onto the garment. Vivid color on cotton, blends and polyester, which makes it a strong pick for full-color art on mixed fabrics. See DTF printing.
Embossing
No ink, just texture. Raised logos and patterns pressed into the fabric for a quiet, high-end look. See garment embossing.
Which method fits your order?
Start with three questions:
- How many pieces? Screen printing and embroidery start at 12, DTG and DTF at 6. The bigger the run of one design, the more screen printing pays off.
- What does the art look like? A few solid colors print beautifully on screen. Photos and gradients belong on DTG or DTF.
- What is the garment? Hats, polos and jackets usually look best embroidered. Jerseys with individual names and numbers are usually DTF.
Not sure? Send the design and we will recommend a method, then run it through a free art check before anything is printed. For oversized prints, see large format screen printing.
Need it this week?
Rush (1 week, +15%) and Super Rush (3 business days, +30%) are open for tight deadlines. Read how it works on Rush and Super Rush printing, then browse blanks in the catalog.
Start your order
Tell us the garment, quantity, print locations and deadline. Get a quick quote and hear back within one business day, or call (323) 433-0033, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.