Decoration Methods: Personalize Your Products with Printoteca

At Printoteca, all our techniques are chosen to provide maximum quality, durability, and, most importantly, to protect the environment. Sustainability is essential in how we work, whether we're talking about DTG, DTF, or screen printing.

DTG (Direct to garment)

DTG is one of the most popular methods of direct printing on textiles, ideal for orders of any size.

  • No minimum quantity – Perfect for unique customizations or small series.

  • Water-based inks – Eco-friendly and free of harsh chemicals.

  • Natural texture – The printed material “breathes” and doesn't feel rubbery.

  • Unlimited color palette – No color restrictions, whether printing on light or dark textiles.

Limitations:

The printing surface must be perfectly flat and made of natural materials, which can complicate customizing more complex areas.

DTF (Direct to foil)

DTF is an innovative customization method that combines the flexibility of DTG printing with the advantage of applying it to almost any part of the textile material.

  • Total flexibility – Can be applied in hard-to-reach places for other methods.

  • Suitable for large quantities – Significant discounts for high volume due to foil transfer application.

  • Vibrant colors – No restrictions on color usage.

Texture is slightly stiffer than DTG but much more pleasant to touch compared to traditional heat transfers.

Sublimation

Sublimation is the preferred method for promotional products, such as mugs, metal bottles, and other synthetic material items.

  • High-quality printing – Colors are absorbed into the material, providing exceptional wear resistance.

  • Suitable for promotional products – Perfect for mugs, synthetic textiles, and other customized items.

Automatic Embroidery

Embroidery offers a premium look, recommended for thick materials like cotton or recycled polyester.

  • Extreme durability – Embroidered designs are durable and have a professional look.

  • Ideal for thick clothes and accessories – Embroidery looks great on hoodies, shirts, and caps.

Pro Tip:

Embroidery requires a digitizing process of the design, which can extend delivery time and may involve additional costs.

Screen Printing

Screen printing is the ideal customization method for large orders (over 100 pieces). It offers an excellent balance between price and quality, perfect for projects with simple graphics.

  • Cost-effective for large volumes – Recommended for large batches of identical products.

  • Durable and intense results – The inks used provide clear and long-lasting prints.

Limitation:

The process is more complex and requires a longer delivery time due to the preparation of screen printing setups.

Every customization method we offer is designed to maximize quality and sustainability, so your products look great and last a long time. Whatever your project, at Printoteca you have access to the most modern decoration technologies for standout results!