White 100% Cotton: This fabric yields the most vibrant print results and is ideal for designs requiring bright, vivid colors.

Colored Garments: Printing on colored garments involves an underprinting of white ink followed by the design, which can slightly reduce vibrancy compared to white fabrics.

Sweatshirts and Hoodies: Aim for garments with at least 80% cotton content for optimal print brightness. Blends with 50% cotton may result in less vibrant prints. Be cautious of potential dye bleeding when using large areas of white ink on red or orange fabrics.

Resolution: Use a resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch) at the final print size for optimal clarity. Avoid using images below 150 dpi, as this may result in pixelation.

File Formats: PNG files are generally recommended for their transparency support. For vector-based designs, PDF/X4 files with embedded PNG files are suitable.

Fine Lines: Avoid using fine lines on colored garments, as they might not reproduce well. Opt for hard edges instead of anti-aliased edges for better definition.

Contrast and Color: Use strong, contrasting colors to compensate for the limited tonal range of fabric printing. High-contrast designs tend to produce more visually impactful results.

White ink: White ink isn’t used on natural tees or tote bags - even if the preview still reflects white, be aware this won’t be reproduced in the press! See image below:

Transparency Effects: Transparency in designs can lead to reduced vibrancy. In design software, transparency is often represented by a checkerboard pattern. For the most vibrant prints, use opaque elements.

Show-Through on Light Fabrics: On lighter fabrics, using very dark colors, especially black, might result in a slight show-through from the back of the fabric. Consider using greys and pastels as alternatives to heavy blacks to minimize this effect.

File Quality Check: For added assurance, you can opt for a file quality check by the production team before printing. This helps identify potential issues early on.

Dry Production DTG: This method uses printers from vendors like Brother and Epson. Ink is applied directly to a dry garment after a pre-treatment process. It's suitable for fine lines but might have lower vibrancy compared to wet-production DTG.

Wet Production DTG: Kornit is a key vendor for this method. Ink is applied to a wet, pre-treated garment, resulting in improved vibrancy and ink adhesion compared to dry DTG.

Dry Production DTF: This method involves printing the artwork on a polymer carrier, which is then transferred to the garment using heat and pressure. It offers the highest vibrancy, consistent colors, and a glossy finish. However, the print might feel slightly "stuck on" compared to DTG methods.