Direct to garment printing tips

DTG Ink fixation on dark & black t shirts

The fixation of the printed tshirt is very important for good wash resistance.

For a tshirt with a white under base, we recommend using a temperature of 170C and a fixation time of between 150 and 180 seconds (2.30 – 3.00 minutes)

The fixation time may vary depending on textile quality and environmental conditions. Please perform tests before starting production.

We recommend the following procedure for fixation when white inks are used.

1 Place the printed shirt on your heat press and cover it with a G-sheet.
2 Make sure the heat press is set to a curing temperature of 170c.
3 Set the curing time to 150 seconds ( 2.30 minutes )
4 Set the pressure at LIGHT.
5 Close the press completely for 30 seconds.
6 Open the press and remove the G-sheet allowing any water vapour to escape.
7 After about 20 seconds, place the G-sheet on the shirt and close the press for the full 2.30 fixation time.

When using a drying tunnel, place the shirt on the conveyor for 150 seconds at 170 degrees, after step 5.