Print, embroidery and wash: when to use which
Decoration is how your artwork gets onto the garment. Screen print suits bold artwork in a few colours and bigger runs; DTG and DTF suit full-colour art and small runs; embroidery and puff print add texture. Gen-Z Fashion Apparel offers DTG, DTF, screen print, puff print, high-density print, embroidery, 3D puff embroidery, chenille patches, sublimation and heat transfer. These guides compare each method on cost, look and minimums.
Guides in this topic
- Screen print vs DTG vs DTF Coming soon
- Puff print and embroidery for streetwear Coming soon
- Wash and distressing on denim Coming soon
See decoration on real products
Every product page lists the methods that work on it.
Common questions
What decoration can you do?
DTG, DTF, screen print, puff print, high-density print, embroidery, 3D puff embroidery, chenille patches, sublimation and heat transfer.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes, always. $40–120, 7 to 15 days.
How many revisions?
2 rounds included.
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