Next Level Apparel Print Guide 2025

Next Level Apparel Print Guide 2025

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG)

Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is a method of printing designs directly onto fabric using

a specialized inkjet printer. The printer applies water-based inks onto the garment in a detailed,

high-resolution image.

TIPS:

• DTG printing works best with premium 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton shirts. Also works on premium

quality blends.

• Run several tests to ensure color and design fastness.

• Polyester printed on DTG printers can be done but the process is more complicated.

• Pretreatment is very important step in DTG printing recommend to make trials to achieve the desire color look.

• Recommend to only use light resolution image.

• Temperature control is very critical to avoid bleeding.

• Polyester-rich fabrics, such as those used in Festival and Ideal, should be cured at a lower temperature,

not exceeding 300 degrees.

100% COTTON

Fine Jersey. 32 Singles, 145 grams, 4.3 oz.

100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton

RECOMMENDED COLLECTIONS:

HEAVYWEIGHT JERSEY

Cotton Jersey. 16 Singles, 230 grams, 6.8 oz.

100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton

THE ORIGINAL CVC JERSEY

CVC Jersey. 32 Singles, 145 grams, 4.3 oz.

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton

40% Polyester

TRI-BLEND

Tri-Blend Jersey. 32 Singles, 145 grams, 4.3 oz.

50% Polyester/25% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton

25% Rayon

IDEAL

Lightweight Jersey. 30 Singles, 135 grams, 4.0 oz.

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton/40% Polyester

HEAVYWEIGHT FLEECE

Heavyweight. 26 Singles, 340 grams, 10 oz.

80% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton/20% Polyester

LAGUNA FRENCH TERRY SUEDED

Midweight Sueded French Terry. 30 Singles,

280 grams, 8.3 oz. 60% Combed Ring-Spun

Cotton/40% Polyester Fleece

MALIBU

30 Singles, 250grams, 7.4 oz.

60% Cotton/40% Polyester

SUEDED

Sueded Jersey. 32 Singles, 145 grams, 4.3 oz.

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton/40% Polyester

FESTIVAL

Lightweight Jersey. 40 Singles, 120 grams, 3.5oz.

65% Polyester/35% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton

LAGUNA FRENCH TERRY

Midweight Sueded French Terry. 30 Singles, 180 grams,

5.3 oz. 60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton/40% Polyester

SANTA BARBARA

Midweight Sueded French Terry. 30 Singles,

250 grams, 7.4 oz. 80% Cotton/20% Polyester

/100% Cotton Face