DTG PRINTING
DTG Printing in Rhode Island
Full-Color Custom Apparel Starting at Just 1 Piece
Need one custom shirt? Need hundreds?
Cool Air Creations provides professional Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing from our 40,000-square-foot production facility in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Our multiple high-end, large-volume DTG production lines allow us to produce detailed, full-color designs directly onto apparel—with the flexibility to produce quantities as small as a single garment while also supporting substantial production programs.
Request a DTG QuoteWhat Is DTG Printing?
Direct-to-Garment printing uses specialized digital printing technology to apply artwork directly to the fabric of a garment.
Unlike traditional screen printing, which requires separate screens and setup for individual print colors, DTG can reproduce detailed, multi-color artwork without creating a screen for each color.
That makes DTG particularly useful for small quantities, highly detailed artwork and full-color designs.
When Does DTG Make Sense?
DTG can be an excellent option when flexibility, detail and full-color reproduction are important.
The best decoration method depends on the garment, artwork, quantity and intended use.
That's why Cool Air offers multiple decoration technologies rather than trying to make one process fit every project.
One Shirt Really Means One Shirt
Digital printing eliminates much of the traditional setup associated with screen printing, making extremely small production quantities practical.
That flexibility is also valuable for online stores and merchandise programs where individual designs, sizes and quantities may be produced as orders are received.
From Artwork to DTG Printing
Digital garment printing eliminates screens, but producing a strong finished product still requires the right artwork, garment and production preparation.
We review the quantity, garment, artwork and intended result to determine whether DTG is the right process.
Digital artwork is reviewed and prepared for accurate full-color garment printing.
The garment is prepared according to its fabric, color and the requirements of the printed design.
The design is printed directly onto the garment using our professional DTG production equipment.
The printed garment is properly cured to set the decoration and prepare it for use.
Finished garments are inspected and prepared for pickup, shipping, store fulfillment or distribution.
High-Volume DTG Capability
DTG isn't only for one-off shirts.
Cool Air operates multiple high-end, large-volume DTG production lines capable of producing hundreds of shirts per day.
That allows us to use digital garment printing not only for individual and short-run orders, but also for larger programs where full-color artwork, multiple designs or production flexibility make DTG the appropriate solution.
DTG vs. Screen Printing
The right answer depends on the project.
DTG Printing
DTG is often ideal for smaller quantities and detailed, full-color artwork.
It is particularly useful when artwork contains many colors, photographic detail or when only a small number of garments are needed.
Screen Printing
Screen printing can become more efficient for larger quantities, particularly when artwork uses a limited number of colors.
It remains an excellent option for large apparel runs, event merchandise and many traditional T-shirt programs.
Because Cool Air produces both processes in-house, we can evaluate the project rather than simply recommending whichever machine happens to be available.
DTG for Online Stores
DTG can be particularly valuable for company, school, fundraising and merchandise stores.
Digital production can allow certain products to be produced in smaller quantities, helping reduce the need to maintain large inventories for every design and size.
Artwork & Garment Selection
Artwork Matters
DTG is particularly capable of reproducing detailed, multi-color artwork, but proper artwork preparation remains important to the finished result.
Graphic design and artwork preparation services are available when needed.
The Garment Matters Too
DTG performs differently depending on fabric content, garment color and construction.
Our team can help determine whether DTG is appropriate for your project and recommend garments designed to produce strong digital-printing results.
Why Cool Air for DTG?
Starting at 1 Piece
Digital technology makes true one-piece custom apparel possible.
Multiple Production Lines
High-end DTG equipment supports both short-run and higher-volume production.
Full-Color Capability
Ideal for complex, colorful and highly detailed artwork.
Multiple Decoration Options
DTG, screen printing, DTF and embroidery are available under one roof.
Online Store Integration
Digital production can integrate with company, school and merchandise-store programs.
Fulfillment Capability
Warehousing, kitting, packaging and distribution are available for larger programs.
One Piece or Thousands. We'll Find the Right Way to Produce It.
Cool Air Creations provides DTG printing from Smithfield, Rhode Island, serving customers throughout New England and shipping throughout the United States and internationally.
Tell us what you're trying to create. We'll help determine whether DTG—or another decoration process—is the best solution.
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