Have you guys done any wash cycle tests on the printed shirts coming out of this machine? I want to get a DTG printer badly, but any of the DTG printed shirts I own started falling apart after just 2-3 washes.
Hey Doze - we haven't experienced that at all. I've got a bunch of Direct to Garment Shirts that have lasted for years. If you have one of ours, please contact support for help.
@@kcasunxion They're different. But we've done the same design side by side and there's definitely nothing wrong with DTG prints - in fact, on things like photos etc you actually get a better looking print because of the quality of the color gradients and the "fade to shirt" look that's only possible with inkjet.
@@ColDesiColman Unfortunately I have no idea what machine made the shirts I own. I have a few DTG shirts that I purchased from sites that sell tshirts. And then I ran a few tests with a few companies like Printful. None of the printed shirts hold up more than a month or two, with most showing cracks or peeling after just a few washes. Although I'll admit, because of the poor experience, I have avoided buying any DTG printed shirts for a few years now and it's very possible that the tech has improved since then. I've wanted to get a printer and start adding printed shirts to my offering, but my experience on the customer side has made me shy away from it. I'm assuming you guys don't offer the option to purchase one or more printed samples, where I could see the quality of the print in person, and run some wash tests of my own?
@@doze3705 No, you can't buy samples Doze - but we'll send you one for FREE! Just chat on the website - and those companies you mentioned that do fulfillment use super high volume printers and everything is optimized for output speed, every image printed basically the same way, so you will run into issues. We're happy to show off the prints the G4 makes. And you're welcome to come visit us in Tampa to see the G4 in action OR do a live online demonstration. dtgprintermachine.com
hmm - we sell both so might be in a unique position to talk this through: >> Easier? - Not really - they each have a process. you'll spend more time curing the shirt with DTG, but it's not difficult. >> Less expensive? - Definitely not. DTG printer CAN get down to the pennies for a full sized design on a light shirt. We'll get you the exact numbers, on this print, but most are just a few buck on a dark shirt. >> Better? - Every printer and technology has it's own pros and cons. In the case of DTG - there's literally no better quality image IMO. Or softer feel on darks, or a better way to get fade to blacks or fade to shirt - like smoke, flames or down to the hairs on a person. So no hard lines like in any transfer. But with DTF you can also sell transfers, which is great, and you can apply the image to dark poly, which is also an advantage
@@ColDesiColman ty for the quick response. Do you feel that as a starting point, the DTF is a better way to go? I am helping single-parent families with suicidal kids as a way for them to earn an easy couple of dollars while being better parents to their children. What do you think? Jeff. P.S. I have helped raise 33 suicidal children in 19 single-parent families, on my own dime. I don't have the same money I used to which has pushed me to a new plan.
@@e2U I'm not sure if this would be a good fit depending on their computer/design/graphics skills - it all can be learned of course, but it IS a commercial printer. I'd recommend you review this article about your options, then chat with someone on the website to pick the right solution: coldesi.com/2021/09/how-much-does-it-cost-comparing-pricing-and-payments-on-custom-t-shirt-printing-equipment/
