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Customize products with DTG printing

Design custom apparel for yourself or sell it online

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Sell print-on-demand items worldwide with no order minimums

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Choose from 140+ products and customize them with your designs

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Estimated delivery to United States is from January 23 to 27

Direct‑to‑garment printing—your designs, printed on clothing

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Direct-to-garment printing technique

Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is a fulfillment technique where ink is sprayed onto garments, much like printing on paper. DTG printing technique is an excellent option for those who want to add complex, multi-color designs on t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and other similar fabric items.

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Vibrant colors, comfortable wear

DTG-printed designs soak into the clothing fibers. That way, the prints:

  • Don’t sit on top of the fabric
  • Remain uncracked over time
  • Aren’t stiff and feel comfortable to wear
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Efficient printing with water-based vegan inks

At Printful, DTG designs are printed using non-toxic vegan inks that ensure the garments are safe for adults and children. Have your designs printed with machines that are energy-efficient, produce zero wastewater, and are a sustainable choice for your brand.

Create custom DTG-printed products with Printful

Customize apparel and accessories with your designs

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a custom printed tote bag
a custom printed inside label
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Choose from 140+ products

From classic quality tees to trendy streetwear items, explore 140+ products, ready to be customized with your DTG prints

Discover multiple eco-friendly options

Check out eco-friendly items made from recycled and organic materials and start your own sustainable fashion brand

Add prints on the sleeves, pockets, legs, and more

Don’t be limited by front or back designs only—discover other placements for the DTG-printed products and decorate them with more than just one design

Sell products with your brand’s logo

Customize several products with a DTG-printed logo on the back of custom clothing and raise your brand awareness

How to create your own DTG-printed products with Printful

Part 1

Choose a product

Browse through the product catalog and find products you like

Part 2

Create a design

Make a custom design with the free Design Maker

Part 3

Add to your store

Add products directly from Printful to your online store

Part 4

You’re all set

Once your customers place an order, we’ll print, pack, and ship it

Design your next favorite

Here’s what customers say about their custom apparel

4.56/5 average from 39 150 reviews, see our customer reviews.

Why sell DTG-printed products with Printful

Free and easy setup

Sign up, create designs, and add products to your store with no fees

Free design resources

Create stunning visuals using countless graphics in our free Design Maker

No order minimums

Sell items at your own pace and scale your business as you grow

Global fulfillment

Get fast fulfillment and shipping from the nearest Printful fulfillment center

Sell with print-on-demand

Avoid losing money on excess stock by having items fulfilled only when they’re ordered

Custom branding options

Add your logo to garment labels and use custom packaging

Everything you need to know about DTG printing at Printful

Learn more about the printing process and DTG printers we use

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See what our customers say about Printful

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I’m very grateful for Printful

In less than a year, my tees had made it to just about every state in the United States, as well as many different countries all over the world. I’m very grateful for Printful and for their print-on-demand service.

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We were able to triple our product catalog

People are quick to change what they like, so to keep up with that, you need to be innovating and putting out new designs or new products all the time. With print-on-demand, I can launch a collection of a dozen new products in a day.

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The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen

I honestly think that Printful is underrated! The quality of AOP apparel is the best I've seen. I can stand behind my products proudly and also be confident when orders come in because they are relaible too.

Blume Corner

Stephanie

Blume Corner

Frequently asked questions

100% cotton products work best for DTG prints. That’s because they have excellent ink absorption that ensures high-quality, vivid print results. To have the best design outcome, we also recommend checking our guide on how to prepare the perfect design file for DTG printing.

DTG prints work only on materials that consist of at least 50% cotton and absorb water. DTG-printed designs on fabric blends with spandex, nylon, and other synthetic materials will be less durable and look faded as these materials tend to repel water.


Soft, fluffy materials, such as sherpa, brushed fleece, and terry cloth, can’t be used for DTG prints because the fabric is too thick and the surface is uneven. This can make the result look imprecise, blotchy, and faded. Learn more about our customization techniques.

Direct-to-garment printing is a digital printing method that uses specialized inkjet technology to apply water-based inks directly onto fabric. The DTG printing process delivers vibrant, high-quality prints.

 

Unlike traditional printing methods like screen printing, the setup time for DTG printing is relatively fast, making it ideal for low-volume orders. 

No, DTG-printed designs can’t be added to all-over-print clothing as it’s colored using the sublimation technique that embeds the color into the fabric. Adding another ink on top of sublimated fabrics will make it bleed and mix with the garment’s base colors.

Yes, bulk discounts apply to orders of 25 or more items. The discount percentage depends on the product and quantity, and you can mix sizes, colors, and designs as long as it’s the same product. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

No, you can order as little as one item, making it perfect for personal orders or small businesses.

We ship worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on the destination and product.

Absolutely! You can design and order custom products for yourself or as gifts—no minimum quantity required.

1. Create a free Printful account
2. Set up an online store and connect it to Printful
3. Design your products with our free Design Maker and add them to your store
4. Promote your products and let Printful handle fulfillment and shipping

Explore more personalization options at Printful

Learn about our customization techniques

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Master your direct-to-garment prints with free resources

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