Bandmerch, t-shirts and other types of clothing are not just for bands anymore. These days, everything from companies to schools have their own lines of printed products. And that's a good idea! Printed products are a great way to market your brand.
It is also a great way to make some extra money. But it can be difficult to know how to go about printing your own products. So here are some tips and tricks on how to print your own products in a simple and inexpensive way.
Which products should you choose?
When printing your own products, the first thing you need to do is decide what you want to push. There are a few different options when it comes to types of pressure. You can choose to print a design or image of the product, or you can choose to print text. When it comes to choosing text, there are also different options. You can choose to press just a word or phrase, or you can choose to press a longer text.
Press pictures, photos and motifs
When it comes to choosing pictures or designs, there are also different options. You can choose to print an existing image or design, or you can choose to create your own. If you choose to create your own design, there are several different programs that you can use to do this. Adobe Photoshop is one of the more popular programs. But there are also free programs like Gimp or Inksscape.
Different printable products
Once you have decided what you want to press, the next you need to do is decide what type of product you want to press. You can choose between t-shirts, bandmerch or other types of clothing. T-shirts are one of the most popular choices when it comes to printing your own products. Bandmerch is also a popular choice, especially for bands that want to market themselves at various concerts and events. Other types of clothes you can choose to press are hoodies, jackets, pants and shorts.
Different printing methods
Once you have decided what type of product you want to press, the next you need to do is choose a printing method. There are two main types of printing methods: screen printing and digital printing (DTG). Screen printing is the traditional method of printing products.
This means that you use a mesh-like screen to print a design or image of the product and are suitable for really large orders and numbers, partly because it involves starting costs and fixed minimum orders. Another disadvantage is that when you have to order in quantity, you as a client take greater risk with unsold goods.
Digital printing (DTG)
Digital printing (DTG, Direct to Garment) Is the newer method and means that you directly press the product with a digital printer and is the technology we at Dropmerch use.
With a good production line for DTG you get the same quality and durability as at Screen, but you do not have the minimum and extra fees.
A note here is to verify your printer, especially within digital prints as many have taken shortcuts and saved on investments in the machinery park which allows your pressure to an rogue player may look bad.
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Clothing printing in Gothenburg
Once you have decided what type of pressure method you want to use, the next you need to do is choose a printer.
Dropmerch Are experts on digital printing with a complete machinery park and an almost geeky attitude to quality.
We also have a showroom in Gothenburg and lots of references so you can feel safe with what you get, the quality of your customers experience and the freedom of choice to be able to test you with several motifs, colors and combinations as we do not use minimum number.