| DTG (Direct-to-Garment) | Custom apparel, small-batch production | Resolution: 1200 DPI (Industry: 1000 DPI ▲1 | Advanced: 1400 DPI ▲2). Prints on cotton blends (up to 100% cotton). Fully automatic operation (ISO 9283 precision). Certified CE, RoHS, EPR Germany/France. | High detail, vibrant colors, no pre-treatment. Eco-compliant certifications. Handles small batches efficiently. |
| DTF (Direct-to-Film) | Dark garments, decorative transfers | Resolution: 1200 DPI (Industry: 1000 DPI ▲1). Works on any fabric color via transfer film (ASTM D6417). Heat press compatible (40 PSI pressure, ASTM D3359). | Versatile for dark fabrics. Fast setup for bulk transfers. Handles complex designs. | Requires separate heat press step. Risk of peeling over time. Higher material costs. |
| Sublimation Printers | Polyester items (mugs, banners) | Resolution: 1200 DPI (Industry: 1000 DPI ▲1). Requires sublimation paper and white/light polyester (ASTM D6457). UV-resistant inks (ISO 2846-1). | Full-color, permanent prints. High durability for outdoor use. | Limited to polyester substrates. Costly materials. Time-consuming setup. |
| Screen Printing | Bulk production (logos, t-shirts) | Speed: 100+ items/hour (Industry: 80/hour ▲1). Solid-color printing (ISO 2846-1). Handles heavy fabrics. | Cost-effective for large batches. High durability on fabric. | High setup cost for screens. Limited design complexity. Requires pre-treatment. |
| Heat Press Machines | Transferring designs to textiles | Pressure: 40 PSI (ASTM D3359). Works with pre-printed transfers (e.g., DTF/DTG outputs). Temperature control (ISO 12141). | Fast bulk transfers. Versatile for post-print finishing. | Requires separate printing step. Risk of warping heat-sensitive fabrics. |
| Industrial Flatbed | Large-format items (canvas, signage) | Resolution: 1440x720 DPI (Industry: 1200x600 DPI ▲1 | Advanced: 2880x1440 DPI ▲2). Handles rigid/flat materials up to A3 size. UV-resistant inks (ASTM D4285). | Large surface versatility. Outdoor durability. High precision for signage. |