Why Method MattersThe right method makes your brand look better.
Not every print job is the same. A 500-piece staff uniform run has different requirements to a 20-piece event tee. We'll guide you to the method that delivers the best result for your quantity, design complexity, garment type, and budget — every time. No upselling, no guesswork.
01 ⬡Direct to Film (DTF)
Our own factories · Flagship method
DTF printing transfers vibrant, full-colour designs directly onto virtually any fabric using a heat-applied film. It delivers outstanding wash durability, razor-sharp colour accuracy, and works on light or dark garments without restriction. Our preferred method for bulk corporate orders.
- Works on any fabric — cotton, polyester, blends, dark colours
- Full colour prints with no colour count limits
- Exceptional wash durability — print outlasts the garment
- No minimum order quantity
- Fastest turnaround of all our methods
- Ideal for complex logos, gradients, and photographic designs
- 1. File prepArtwork optimised for film output
- 2. Film printDesign printed onto specialist transfer film
- 3. Powder coatHot-melt adhesive applied for bonding
- 4. Heat pressFilm transferred onto garment under heat
Strengths
- Any colour, any fabric
- No setup cost
- Fast production
- Excellent durability
Considerations
- Slight texture on thick prints
- Not suited to all-over coverage
02 ◈Screen Printing
Via specialist partners · Classic craft method
Screen printing forces ink through a mesh stencil directly onto the garment. The result is bold, saturated colour with a tactile print quality that feels premium and lasts exceptionally well. The go-to for large uniform runs where cost-per-unit and vibrancy matter most.
- Richest ink saturation — colours pop like no other method
- Most cost-effective per unit at volume (20+ pieces)
- Thick, tactile ink finish with a premium hand-feel
- Exceptional durability — survives hundreds of washes
- Perfect for bold, limited-colour corporate logos
- Works best on light and mid-tone garments
- 1. Screen setupStencil burned for each colour layer
- 2. Ink mixingPantone-matched inks mixed to spec
- 3. Print runInk pulled across screen onto garment
- 4. Flash cureInk heat-cured for permanent bond
Strengths
- Best cost at volume
- Superior vibrancy
- Long-lasting finish
- Pantone colour matching
Considerations
- 20+ unit minimum
- Setup cost per colour
- Limited colour count
03 ◉Direct to Garment (DTG)
Via specialist partners · Short-run specialist
DTG uses inkjet technology to print directly onto fabric, making it ideal for small quantities with full-colour, highly detailed artwork. No screens, no films, no setup costs — perfect for one-off pieces, complex photography-style prints, or test runs before committing to volume.
- No minimum order — print as few as 1 piece
- Unlimited colours and photographic-quality detail
- No setup cost — economical for small runs
- Fastest method for single items and samples
- Ideal for complex gradients and photographic prints
- Best on 100% cotton garments
- 1. Pre-treatGarment treated for ink adhesion
- 2. File prepArtwork optimised for direct print
- 3. Inkjet printWater-based inks applied directly
- 4. Heat cureCured in tunnel dryer to set inks
Strengths
- No minimum order
- Full colour, fine detail
- No setup cost
- Fast for samples
Considerations
- Best on 100% cotton
- Higher cost per unit at scale
- Softer feel vs screen print
04 ✦Embroidery
Via specialist partners · Premium finish
Embroidery stitches your logo or design directly into the fabric using thread, creating a raised, textured finish that conveys quality and professionalism. The premium choice for corporate polo shirts, caps, workwear and anything where durability and prestige matter.
- Raised, textured finish that reads as high-end
- Outlasts every other printing method
- Perfect for polo shirts, caps, jackets, and workwear
- Works on virtually any fabric weight
- Professional appearance that elevates any uniform
- Ideal for logos, badges, and monograms
- 1. DigitiseArtwork converted to stitch file
- 2. SampleTest stitch run for approval
- 3. Hoop & runGarment hooped, design stitched
- 4. Trim & QCThreads trimmed, quality checked
Strengths
- Most durable method
- Premium appearance
- Any garment weight
- Thread colour matching
Considerations
- Not suited to fine detail
- Higher cost per piece
- Longer lead time
05 ◻Print on Your Own Garment
Already have the garment you want? No problem — bring us your blanks and we'll handle the rest. Whether it's a premium fabric from your own supplier or a specific style we don't stock, we can apply DTF, screen printing, DTG, or embroidery directly onto what you supply. Drop us a message before you come in to confirm garment compatibility.