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Screen printing vs DTF: which suits your brand?

A practical comparison of the two most popular print methods by cost, quality and quantity.

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What is screen printing?

A stencil per color producing rich, durable colors that get cheaper as quantity grows.

What is DTF?

Digital printing onto film, heat-transferred to fabric — unlimited colors and fine detail with no minimums.

When to choose which

  • 100+ pieces with few colors: screen printing.
  • Gradients, many colors or small runs: DTF.

Frequently asked questions

Screen printing usually survives more washes.

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