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Direct to garment (DTG) printers spray water-based ink directly on cotton, while DTF uses heat-pressed PET film. Costs, fabric range, and which to choose.

DTG ink is a water-based textile ink designed for direct garment printing, while DTF ink is a pigment-based ink formulated for printing on PET film for heat transfer. This guide compares DTG and DTF ink chemistry, costs, maintenance, and which technology is the better investment.

Darrin DeTorres
1/30/2026
9 min

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