Screen Printing vs. Direct-to-Garment Printing

Carissa from BELLA+CANVAS compares screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing at Shirt Agency in Los Angeles. The video explains the processes, benefits, and limitations of each method. Screen printing involves burning screens for each color and layering them, while DTG prints digital artwork directly onto garments. Screen printing is faster but less detailed, whereas DTG offers higher resolution but is slower. The video concludes with recommendations based on order size and desired detail.

What is the main focus of the video introduced by Carissa?

• Learning about the Shirt Agency's history

• Comparing screen printing and DTG printing

• Exploring the history of printing techniques

• Comparing different types of t-shirt fabrics

What is a key characteristic of DTG printing?

• It uses a screen for each color

• It prints digital artwork directly onto garments

• It requires a long drying process

• It is only suitable for light-colored fabrics

In screen printing, what is the purpose of the white underbase?

• To add texture to the design

• To simplify the printing process

• To ensure colors appear bright on dark garments

• To reduce the drying time

What is the first step in the screen printing process?

• Curing the underbase

• Applying the final color

• Burning the screens

• Separating the artwork

How does the DTG printing process begin?

• By mixing the colors

• By burning the artwork onto screens

• By pretreating the garment

• By applying a white underbase

What is a major advantage of DTG printing over screen printing?

• Easier setup process

• Lower cost for large orders

• Higher resolution and detail

• Faster production speed

What is a limitation of DTG printing mentioned in the video?

• It requires multiple screens for each color

• It can only print on white garments

• It has a lower resolution than screen printing

• It is not a very quick technology

For orders over 100 pieces, what printing method is recommended?

• Direct-to-garment printing

• Screen printing

• Digital transfer

• Hand painting

What is the typical production speed of DTG printing per hour?

• 50 units

• 20 units

• 100 units

• 200 units

What additional time consideration is there for DTG printing?

• It requires no additional time

• It may take two to three weeks for large orders

• It requires overnight drying

• It is faster than screen printing