Screen Printing vs. DTG Printing - Which Imprint Method is Better?

Looking to get your logo imprinted on some t-shirts, jackets or caps for your next corporate event, or for a team uniform? At NYFifth, we offer a few imprint methods like screen printing, custom embroidery, direct to garment printing (DTG) on all our apparel and accessories. Each one's different, and has its own characteristics. Today, we are going to introduce DTG Printing and screen printing for you. They are among the most popular options, and certainly the more qualitative. Find out which is most suitable for you:

Screen Printing

Screen printing is one of the most popular methods of printing. It is a process that involves pushing ink through a woven mesh stencil onto fabric. The stencil opening creates the space through with the ink will go, to create the design. The ink is then pushed over the mesh, pulled by a fill blade or squeegee. As the blade is pulled, the ink is pushed through the mesh, onto the garment.

Because of the technique of screen printing, only one color can be applied at a time. Therefore, the number of colors on a t-shirt are limited, and each layer demands more time, another screen and stencil, and ultimately, more money. Screen printing is a good choice for simple designs, one solid color, and when you are making many t-shirts of the same design at a time.

DTG Printing

Direct to Garment Printing (DTG) is a method where a printer directly applies the ink onto the t-shirt with inkjet technology. It involves a special printer, which prints the ink directly onto the garment in the desired design. DTG uses specialty inks, which are absorbed by the fibers of the garment.

Since the DTG printer is as precise as well a printer, you are able to print images in much higher detail than screen printing, and you are not limited in color. Because the printer can print any image, customization is simple. This is also a good option for those who do not have a lot of money to make an up-front investment for a large batch because each t-shirt can be ordered separately.

Ultimately, deciding between screen printing and DTG printing is based on your personal preference, budget, time and quality. If you are not sure which imprint method is right for you, get in touch with us. We will give you an honest evaluation and suggest the best option for you.

For imprint inquires, you can speak to a friendly customer representative at (877) 695-9722 or simply email us your questions and inquiry at support@nyfifth-inc.com

Women's Tank Tops, Tees, Dresses & More for Summer

Summer time is here! Today, we are going to introduce summer collections for women. We offer a wide variety of tank tops, blank tees, dresses and sport shirts from popular brands like American apparel, Bella + Canvas, Alternative and more. With great styles, vibrant colors and classic designs, these are sure to help keep you cool, cozy and stylish this summer! Also, they're great for screen printing and embroidery with your own designs on!

Women's Tank Tops

A tank is an essential in your summertime! Every lady is going to be cool in our simple but stylish tank top! We offer a wide variety of tanks, like flowy tanks, twist back tanks, racerback tanks, muscle tanks and more from popular brands. Soft in touch and classic in style, these will surely be your favorite in your summer wardrobe.

From top left to bottom right:

• Bella + Canvas 8880 - Ladies' Flowy Boxy Tank
• District Made DM466 - Ladies Cosmic Twist Back Tank
• Next Level Apparel 6733 - Ladies Tri-Blend Racerback Tank
• Alternative® AA2830 - Muscle Cotton Modal Tank Top

Women's Tees

T-shirt is a staple when building your basic! We offer a huge variety of tees, from v-neck tees to scoop-neck tees, from crop tees to sporty tees. These stylish tees have the perfect mixture of softness, comfort and relax wear. And, it's easy to match most of your pants or skirts.

From top left to bottom right:

• Bella + Canvas 8703 - Ladies' Sheer Mini-Rib Short-Sleeve Scoop-Neck Tee
• Next Level Apparel N1540 - Ladies' Ideal V-Neck Tee
• District® DT2303 - Juniors Relaxed Crop Tee
• Sport-Tek LST390 - Ladies' PosiCharge Electric Heather Sporty Tee

Women's Dresses

To be a elegant lady in our dress! We offer a variety of stylish dresses, like tank dress, racerback dress, flowy dress and more that are sure to help keep you elegant this summer! Also, you can dress it up with a cardigan or jacket to keep you warm and stylish in spring or fall.

From top left to bottom right:

• American Apparel 2335 - Racerback Tank Dress
• Alternative 02828DA - Ladies' Nautical Tank Dress
• Bella + Canvas 8812 - Ladies' Flowy Blousy V-Neck Dress
• American Apparel RSA8340 - Cotton Spandex Jersey Dress

Women's Sport Shirts

Looking for a comfortable yet stylish women's sport shirt? Our sport shirts from Nike Golf, Port Authority, OGIO and more are your awesome choices! These versatile sport shirts are great to wear out at the gym, or even at the office! Also, you can get your team logo with embroidery that would make great uniforms for your sports team.

From top left to bottom right:

• Nike Golf 203697 - Ladies' Tech Basic Dri-FIT Polo
• Port Authority L580 - Ladies' Pinpoint Mesh Zip Polo
• Sport-Tek® LST652 - Ladies' Colorblock Micropique Sport-Wick® Polo
• Gildan® 82800L - Ladies' 6.5-Ounce 100% Double Pique Cotton Sport Shirt

Need customization? NYFifth also specializes in custom embroidery and screen printing! We offer our imprinting services on all our products at low competitive costs. Whether it be for a big fundraiser or just one monogrammed hat for a gift, we've got you covered. For imprint inquiries, call us today at (877) 695-9722 or email us at support@nyfifth-inc.com.