Direct to Garment Printing in Orlando
DTG printing is exactly what it sounds like, your artwork digitally printed directly onto the garment using advanced CMYK technology.
At Hittn’ Skins, we use industrial-grade Brother GT-341 machines to achieve vibrant color, smooth gradients, and photo-quality detail on every shirt.
Our Direct to Garment printing in Orlando is perfect for full-color designs, smaller runs, or custom one-offs that demand precision and softness. This modern printing method delivers long-lasting results with a clean, retail-quality finish straight from our shop floor to your closet.
Affordable Full-Color Direct to Garment Printing
Direct to Garment printing, or DTG, offers a convenient solution for small-run, high-color artwork in Orlando and throughout Central Florida — without the setup costs of traditional screen printing. Perfect for short orders, retail drops, and on-demand apparel, DTG delivers crisp, full-color designs with photo-realistic quality on cotton and cotton-blend garments.
While screen printing remains the top choice for bulk production, DTG shines for flexibility and creative freedom. Using our Brother GT-341 industrial printer, we produce vivid, durable prints with CMYK precision, giving your artwork a retail-quality finish that stands out from basic digital transfers.
Advantages of DTG Printing Include:
- Quick turnaround (typically 5–7 business days)
- No setup fees or color-matching costs — ideal for small batches
- Works across multiple print sizes (Toddler through Adult XXXL)
- Photo-realistic detail and vibrant, full-color output
Direct to Garment Printing is for Light Colored Fabrics Only
Our Direct to Garment (DTG) printing service provides high-quality, full-color prints designed specifically for light-colored fabrics. This method digitally applies CMYK inks directly to the material, resulting in vibrant, detailed artwork that feels soft to the touch and moves naturally with the garment. Perfect for custom t-shirts, hoodies, and small apparel runs, DTG is a cost-effective solution for short orders that demand precision and quick turnaround without the setup requirements of traditional screen printing.
At Hittn’ Skins in Orlando, we use advanced Brother GT-series DTG machines to ensure your artwork is printed with exceptional accuracy, color depth, and lasting durability. Our printers deliver fine detail that captures gradients, textures, and photographic designs with clarity that screen printing can’t always achieve on small batches. DTG is ideal for retail-quality merchandise, brand samples, or special releases that need a polished, professional finish while maintaining a soft hand feel and breathable print surface.
For darker fabrics or clients who need more flexibility across material types, our Direct to Film (DTF) printing option offers an equally vibrant alternative that can be applied to nearly any fabric. DTG requires a minimum of 12 pieces per design, while orders over 72 pieces are best suited for Screen Printing Services for efficiency and bulk pricing. Whether you’re producing limited-edition drops, uniforms, or test runs for your brand, our Orlando print team ensures consistent, high-quality results every time.
Photo-Realistic DTG Printing for Custom T-Shirts
Our Direct to Garment (DTG) printing process produces full-color, photo-realistic images directly on cotton and blended fabrics. Using our Brother GT-3 Series printers, designs are applied with eco-friendly, water-based CMYK inks for smooth gradients, rich detail, and soft hand feel. This method makes DTG ideal for photo T-shirts, memorial shirts, one-off designs, and small apparel runs that need crisp, vibrant results without setup costs or screens.
When to Choose DTG vs. Screen Printing
DTG can reproduce a wide spectrum of color and subtle tonal variations, giving your artwork incredible depth and dimension. However, it’s important to note that fluorescent or specialty effects like metallics or puff inks are best achieved through screen printing or specialty add-ons. Our production team will always help you choose the process that gives your design the best finish, feel, and longevity.
Eco-Friendly DTG Printing with Water-Based Inks
Our Direct to Garment (DTG) printing process uses water-based CMYK inks that are more eco-friendly than traditional plastisol inks used in screen printing. Because DTG eliminates the need for chemical emulsions, excess materials, and water waste, it’s one of the most sustainable t-shirt printing methods available today. Each print is produced on demand, reducing overproduction and minimizing your carbon footprint — a win for your brand and the environment.
For brands looking to make conscious choices without compromising quality, DTG offers full-color printing with no setup fees, no screens, and minimal waste. Whether you’re producing one shirt or one hundred, you’ll get vivid, long-lasting color that’s gentle on the planet. For an even greener alternative, explore our [Water-Based Screen Printing Services] or recycled garment options for your next project.
Direct to Film (DTF)
Our Direct to Film (DTF) printing service delivers high-color, durable transfers that adhere to virtually any fabric type — from cotton and polyester to blends, canvas, and performance materials. This advanced process creates vivid, long-lasting prints with a soft feel, making it one of the most versatile options for custom apparel printing in Orlando.
Unlike DTG, which prints directly onto the garment, DTF prints are produced on film and heat-pressed onto fabric, ensuring rich color saturation and strong adhesion even on dark materials. With DTF printing, you get exceptional detail, superior wash resistance, and professional results ideal for small-batch apparel, uniforms, or full retail collections.
DTF Printing for Full-Color, Small-Batch Custom Apparel
Direct to Film (DTF) printing is a powerful solution for high-color, short-run custom apparel that requires detail, vibrancy, and versatility. Using heat-applied film transfers, DTF can print on cotton, polyester, blends, and other synthetic fabrics where traditional DTG methods struggle. The result is rich color, crisp detail, and lasting durability across nearly any type of garment.
Perfect for small batches, event merch, and branded apparel, DTF provides professional-quality results without the high setup costs of screen printing. It’s ideal for businesses, creators, or teams needing premium prints in low quantities, with turnaround times that make even short deadlines possible.
At Hittn’ Skins, we use advanced DTF printing technology in Orlando to give clients a high-impact, affordable option for full-color transfers that stand out and stay strong.
Minimum Order & Turnaround for DTG and DTF Printing
Our Direct to Garment (DTG) and Direct to Film (DTF) services require a 12-piece minimum per shirt style to maintain consistent color accuracy and print quality. Standard turnaround time is typically 3 to 5 business days from artwork approval, depending on the order size and design complexity.
This service is available exclusively on garments supplied by Hittn’ Skins and is best suited for 100 percent cotton fabrics to ensure vibrant colors, smooth detail, and lasting durability.
We Value Your Input on Every Custom Print
At Hittn’ Skins, we believe collaboration produces the best results. Your feedback helps us fine-tune every project, from print placement and color matching to garment selection and finish. Whether you are ordering custom DTF T-shirts for your brand or DTG-printed merchandise for your team, our staff works with precision and care to make sure your vision comes to life with 100 percent satisfaction.
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DTG FAQ
Direct to garment printing is more cost-effective on smaller orders, especially if your design involves many colors. It is priced at a FLAT RATE, so the lack of setup and screen preparation is a saving that we pass on to our customers. However, DTG printing stops being more cost-effective around the 48 piece benchmark when the fees for setup / screens average lower than the DTG flat rate. DTG t-shirts range from $12 – $22 depending on style & print coverage.
Our DTG and screen printing are both of premium quality! The proper printing method depends on your artwork, details of the project, and desired end result. Don’t worry if you’re not very familiar with either printing method! Our associates take all details of your project into consideration to get you the perfect products.
Sometimes yes; the majority of the time, no! It really boils down to the artwork, product and details of your project, so please give us a call to discuss a project like this.
No, we DO NOT recommend DTG printing for your company uniforms. DTG is really great for gag gifts, birthday parties, full-color photographs and photo-realistic artwork, not an everyday work shirt.
We currently only offer our DTG services on white or light-colored shirts that are made of 100% cotton to achieve the highest quality print.
Our guarantee:
As Orlando's leading Custom Promotional Product & Apparel Printing Company, we promise unmatched customer service, superior product planning and print quality control in every item we create. We guarantee customer satisfaction with all of our in-house design, screen printing, embroidery, and promotional item services.
If you're not completely satisfied with your products, we are one of the only companies who will stand behind our services and make it right or refund your money.
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