Printing Techniques & Pricing Guide

At MintiClothing, we offer a comprehensive range of premium printing and branding solutions to bring your designs to life. Whether you are launching a fashion brand or creating team uniforms, we have the perfect method for your needs.

Screen Printing

The Industry Standard for Bulk Orders: Screen printing involves pushing ink through a woven mesh stencil onto fabric. It is the most popular method for high-volume orders due to its durability and vibrancy.
Pricing
  • Single Color: $0.50 / location
  • Two Colors: 0.80/location
  • Three Colors: $1.10 / location

Note: Includes packaging bag screen printing.

  • Simple logos, text, bold graphics, and large quantity orders.
  • Vector graphics with solid spot colors (no gradients).

Pros:

  • Extremely durable and long-lasting.
  • Cost-effective for bulk quantities.
  • Vibrant, saturated colors.

Cons:

  • Not suitable for complex gradients or photos.
  • Higher setup requirements make it less cost-effective for very small runs. (extra $10 for order less than 50pcs)

Direct to Film (DTF)

Versatile & Vibrant for All Fabrics: DTF involves printing a design onto a special film, applying adhesive powder, and heat pressing it onto the garment. It’s a modern solution that works on almost any material.
Pricing
  • Small (12*12cm, Tags, Sleeve): $0.50
  • Medium (30*20cm): $1.00
  • Large (30*40cm): $1.50
  • Detailed colorful logos on sports jerseys, polyester, cotton, or blends.
  • Neck tags, sleeve logos, numbers on jerseys.
  • Bold shapes and text.
  • Full-color designs, gradients, and fine details.

Pros:

  • Excellent color accuracy and vibrancy.
  • Works on diverse fabrics (cotton, poly, nylon).
  • Stretchable and resistant to cracking.

Cons:

  • Can feel slightly thicker/heavier on the shirt compared to DTG.
  • Less breathable than screen printing on large areas.

Direct to Garment (DTG)

Photo-Realistic Quality & Soft Feel: DTG works like an inkjet printer for fabric, spraying water-based ink directly into the fibers.
Pricing

Pricing: 

  • $2.80 each (Size: 30*30cm).
  • $2.00 each (Size: 15*15cm).
  • Best For: Complex, multi-color designs, photographs, and small batches.
  • Ideal Logo Style: Photographs, complex illustrations, and designs with many colors.

Pros:

  • Softest hand feel (ink absorbs into fabric).
  • Unlimited color options with no setup fees per color.
  • Great for detailed imagery.

Cons:

  • Best suited for 100% cotton garments only.
  • Colors may appear slightly less vibrant on dark garments compared to Screen Printing.

Embroidery

Premium Texture & Professional Look: Embroidery uses thread to stitch your design directly into the fabric, creating a raised, 3D effect.
Pricing
  • Pricing: $1.00 each (Small Logo).
  • Best For: Corporate polos, hats, jackets, and hoodies.
  • Ideal Logo Style: Simple, bold logos and text without tiny details or gradients.

Pros:

  • Most durable option; lasts as long as the garment.
  • High-end, professional appearance.

Cons:

  • Not suitable for lightweight fabrics (can pucker).
  • Cannot replicate gradients or very fine text well.

Private Labeling & Finishing

Elevate your brand identity with our custom finishing services.
Pricing

Hang Tags: 

  • $0.30 each
  • Benefit: Adds retail value and brand storytelling.

Woven Tags: 

  • $0.50 each
  • Benefit: Professional neck labels or hem tags for a fully custom look.

Quick Comparison Summary

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