Hybrid Printing: The Pinnacle Union of Screen Printing and DTG

October 30, 2024
The garment decoration industry is unstoppably changing to make the process faster and widen the realm of creativity. Now, it is time for a union of both worlds: hybrid printing; ...

The garment decoration industry is unstoppably changing to make the process faster and widen the realm of creativity. Now, it is time for a union of both worlds: hybrid printing; this means screen printing with the most recent method of printing known as direct-to-garment, shortly noted as DTG.

Unlocking Full Potential with Hybrid Printing

These two can be combined in a way to return the best results for businesses with projects that involve screen printing and DTG printing. Screen printing works best for large production runs, and colors come out bright and long-lasting. In contrast, DTG serves best for short-run and personalized designs with minute details.

Hybrid techniques can come in many forms: base coloration or large areas are printed using screen printing, and then DTG is used to apply the tiny details, logos, or personalized texts. That gives a wider leeway in being flexible, swift, and economical in the lots that are produced.

Rise of DTE: Direct-to-Embroidery

Another intriguing development within the industry of decoration is DTE Technology or Direct-to-Embroidery. The innovative process prints directly onto a single-color embroidered image and adds detailed colors using a DTG process guided by a camera for positioning onto the sewn design without the use of traditional embroidery threads and needles. It has a few advantages, which include faster production, lower labor costs, and intricate designs.

Managing Integration with ShopWorks OnSite

A strong software solution will be needed to effectively oversee hybrid printing processes and technologies coming up, such as DTE. ShopWorks OnSite will simplify operations and Production Workflow. With ShopWorks OnSite, you can:

  • Track your inventory levels of DTG inks, DTF films, and embroidery threads.
  • Production Scheduling: You will be able to handle complex production workflows, including screen printing and DTG production.
  • Automate Order Processing: Streamline order entry, fulfillment, and shipping.

Detailed Reporting: Through the analysis of production data, you will understand trends and further optimize your processes. This allows ShopWorks OnSite to become integrated with accounting, e-commerce, and other software solutions that you may be working with. Hybrid Printing and the use of leading technology like DTE will take your decoration business to new levels. You will handle such processes and deliver fantastic results with just the right software tools at hand, ShopWorks OnSite.

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