Bulk Manufacturing
Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
High-quality, full-color prints for bulk orders. Perfect for complex designs and photo-realistic artwork with no minimums.
What is Bulk DTG Printing?
Bulk DTG printing combines the quality and versatility of direct-to-garment printing with volume pricing for larger orders. While traditional screen printing becomes more economical at very high quantities, bulk DTG is the sweet spot for orders of 50-500 pieces, especially when your design has many colors or requires photo-realistic quality.
Unlike screen printing which charges per color, DTG pricing is based on print size and quantity—meaning you can use unlimited colors without additional costs. This makes bulk DTG ideal for complex artwork, photographic designs, and projects where color accuracy is critical.
Our bulk DTG service offers tiered pricing that decreases as quantity increases, making it cost-competitive with screen printing for mid-sized runs while maintaining the soft hand feel and detail quality that DTG is known for.
Best Use Cases
Complex Multi-Color Designs
Designs with 7+ colors, gradients, or photographic elements. No per-color charges make complex artwork affordable.
Limited Edition Drops
Fashion brands and streetwear labels launching limited runs. High-quality prints without the commitment of 500+ piece minimums.
Mid-Sized Events
Conferences, festivals, and corporate events with 50-300 attendees. Full-color event graphics without screen printing setup costs.
Artist Collaborations
Reproducing artwork, illustrations, and photography on apparel. DTG captures fine details and color accuracy that screen printing can’t match.
Retail Inventory Stocking
Initial inventory for retail stores or online shops. Test market demand before committing to larger screen printing runs.
Multiple Design Variations
When you need several different designs in smaller quantities each. No screen setup fees per design makes this economical.
Limitations & Requirements
Best on Cotton & Cotton Blends
DTG works best on 100% cotton or high cotton-blend fabrics (minimum 60% cotton). For polyester, consider bulk DTF printing instead.
Not Most Economical for Very Large Runs
For orders over 500 pieces with simple designs (1-4 colors), screen printing becomes more cost-effective. We’ll help you choose the best method.
Minimum Order of 50 Pieces
Bulk pricing starts at 50 pieces. For smaller quantities, use our on-demand DTG service with no minimums.
Turnaround Time
Standard bulk DTG orders ship within 7-10 business days. Production timelines are clearly stated per product. Adding more decoration areas may extend the SLA.
File Requirements
High-resolution PNG files (300 DPI minimum) with transparent backgrounds. RGB color mode. Larger files for bulk orders to ensure quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
For designs with 5+ colors, bulk DTG is often more economical than screen printing up to 300-500 pieces. Screen printing becomes cheaper for very large runs (500+) with simple designs. We’ll provide quotes for both methods to help you decide.
Bulk DTG pricing starts at 50 pieces. Below this, our on-demand DTG service (no minimums) is more appropriate.
Yes! The 50-piece minimum applies to the total order, not per design. You can mix multiple designs as long as the total quantity meets the minimum.
Absolutely! We recommend ordering 1-2 samples through our on-demand service first to approve quality, colors, and placement before committing to bulk production.
Standard bulk DTG orders ship within 7-10 business days. Each product clearly states its production SLA. Express shipping options are available at checkout, which do not affect production lead times.
Yes! Many customers combine bulk DTG printing with embroidery, custom labels, or special packaging. We can coordinate multi-method production.