Custom Streetwear Guide - What is DTG Printing?

The DTG (Direct to Garment) printing process is an advanced technology that prints patterns directly onto clothing. In simple terms, it uses specialized inkjet printers and ink specifically designed for fabric to precisely reproduce every pattern on retro streetwear, whether it's vintage designs, iconic slogans, or unique artistic illustrations, all rendered with the utmost precision.

More and more startups and independent labels prefer DTG because it offers:

DTG works best on cotton or high-cotton blend garments, such as:

Our step-by-step process makes it easy to custom your designs:

DTG printing has become the go-to method for many emerging and established streetwear brands due to its flexibility and vibrant output. According to industry reports, over 65% of independent fashion labels and 40% of print-on-demand businesses now utilize DTG technology to fulfill custom apparel needs. Well-known brands like Riot Society, Johnny Cupcakes, and SCRT rely on DTG to produce detailed, artistic designs on T-shirts and hoodies. Larger retailers such as Urban Outfitters and ASOS have also used DTG for their limited-edition capsule drops. With its ability to support small production runs, fast design turnover, and rich color printing, DTG is now an essential tool for brands that value speed, uniqueness, and visual quality.

Touches Dark, as a custom vintage streetwear clothing manufacturer, we specialize in custom design and production of vintage style streetwear, providing one-stop service. We understand that every designer, streetwear brand and startup brand that loves vintage style is obsessed with the pursuit of the ideal vintage streetwear, so we are always committed to providing them with the best quality products and services. Since its establishment, Touches Dark has served more than 2,000+ apparel brands and accumulated 18 years of experience in apparel production and 12 years of experience in foreign trade export. With our independent design team, we are able to complete our design tasks most efficiently, ensuring that each piece of apparel accurately captures the essence of vintage trends while incorporating modern aesthetics to create a unique vintage street style.