At FIMY APPAREL, we understand that every apparel brand is unique, and your printed designs should reflect your vision with precision, vibrant colors, and lasting quality. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of custom printing methods tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your retail collection, or producing promotional merchandise. Our expertise in printing techniques combined with our USA-based production facilities ensures you receive premium quality prints, fast turnaround times, and flexible order sizes with low minimum order quantities (MOQs).
Printing your custom designs onto apparel isn’t simply about putting ink on fabric—it’s about choosing the right process that balances durability, feel, fabric compatibility, cost, and visual impact. This page will guide you through the main printing methods we offer, their ideal use cases, and how to select the best option for your brand’s apparel line.
One of the most popular printing methods we provide at FIMY APPAREL is Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing. This innovative technology uses specialized inkjet printers to apply full-color designs directly onto fabric, particularly cotton or cotton blends. The key advantage of DTG is its ability to reproduce highly detailed, vibrant, and photo-quality images with unlimited color variations. Unlike traditional screen printing, DTG doesn’t require separate screens for each color, which dramatically reduces setup costs and allows for low minimum orders—even single pieces.
DTG printing produces a soft, breathable print that integrates seamlessly into the fabric, making it especially desirable for brands that prioritize comfort and design complexity. Whether you want intricate artwork, gradients, or photographic prints, DTG can deliver exceptional results without compromising the feel of the garment. Furthermore, DTG printing is environmentally friendly, utilizing water-based inks that are non-toxic and safe.
However, DTG performs best on lighter-colored fabrics and primarily works with cotton-rich materials. For brands focused on limited runs, personalized orders, or highly detailed designs, DTG is often the perfect solution.
Screen printing is a tried-and-true method widely used for its durability, color vibrancy, and cost-effectiveness on larger orders. This process involves creating stencils (or screens) for each color in the design, through which ink is pushed onto the garment. Because of its setup requirements, screen printing is typically more economical when producing medium to large quantities of apparel with fewer colors.
Screen printing excels at creating bold, vibrant prints with excellent opacity, making it a top choice for logos, text, and graphic designs that require sharp lines and strong contrast. The inks used—such as plastisol, water-based, and discharge—offer various finishes, from glossy to soft-hand, and can be applied on a wide range of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends.
Another advantage of screen printing is its durability. The prints withstand repeated washing and wear without significant fading or cracking, which is why it’s favored for uniforms, sportswear, retail clothing lines, and promotional merchandise. Brands looking to produce larger runs with consistent, high-quality prints often turn to screen printing as their go-to method.
Heat transfer printing is a flexible and popular printing method that uses heat and pressure to transfer designs from specially printed transfer paper onto fabric. This technique is perfect for brands requiring full-color prints with complex designs, gradients, and photographic quality on garments made from polyester, performance fabrics, or blends where traditional printing methods might not work as well.
Heat transfers allow for customization on demand with relatively low setup costs and minimal minimum order quantities. This makes it especially useful for small businesses, event merchandise, and limited-edition apparel. Because heat transfers can be applied to various fabric types and colors, they enable brands to diversify their product offerings without major investments.
The feel of heat transfer prints is often smooth and slightly raised, and the prints can include specialty finishes such as metallic, glitter, or reflective effects. While heat transfers may not have the same longevity as screen printing, they provide excellent visual appeal for designs requiring fine detail and vibrant color.
Beyond the core printing methods, FIMY APPAREL also offers a range of specialty printing options that allow your apparel to stand out in a crowded market. For example, foil printing adds a shiny, metallic effect that catches the eye and gives your designs a premium feel. This is ideal for luxury streetwear or limited-edition collections.
We also offer sublimation printing, a process that uses heat to infuse dye into polyester fabrics, enabling all-over, full-coverage prints that are durable and do not peel or crack. Sublimation is particularly popular for activewear and fashion pieces that demand bold, vibrant patterns covering the entire garment.
Additional specialty finishes such as puff inks for a raised, textured effect or glow-in-the-dark prints for unique novelty apparel provide further opportunities to create distinctive products that resonate with your audience.
Choosing the right printing technique depends on several important factors, including your design complexity, fabric choice, order size, budget, and desired print durability.
If your design contains numerous colors, intricate details, or photographic elements, DTG printing or heat transfer printing may be the best choice due to their ability to capture subtle nuances. If you are producing large quantities with simple, bold designs, screen printing is generally more economical and offers exceptional durability.
Fabric type plays a crucial role as well. Cotton garments work excellently with DTG and screen printing, while polyester and performance fabrics often require heat transfer or sublimation. Consider the end-use of the apparel, as activewear may need printing methods that hold up well under stretch and sweat.
Budget and order size will also influence your choice. For startups or limited runs, DTG and heat transfer offer cost-effective solutions without large upfront costs. For established brands ordering hundreds or thousands of pieces, screen printing typically reduces per-unit costs.
At FIMY APPAREL, we pride ourselves on a streamlined printing process designed to make your experience hassle-free and ensure exceptional final products. The journey begins with submitting your artwork, preferably in vector format, which our team will review for print quality and color accuracy. If needed, we offer design consultation to optimize your artwork for the chosen printing method.
Once the design is approved, we produce samples or digital mockups for your evaluation, allowing you to see and feel the quality before committing to full production. Upon your approval, we begin bulk printing with close quality control throughout the process.
We then package your custom printed apparel carefully, ready for retail or direct customer delivery, and ensure timely shipping aligned with your schedule.
Our commitment to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction makes us a preferred partner for apparel brands across the USA and beyond. By choosing us, you benefit from advanced printing technology, flexible order quantities, fast turnaround times, and expert guidance every step of the way.
Our environmentally conscious approach means we utilize non-toxic, water-based inks and sustainable practices wherever possible, helping your brand stay green without compromising quality.
We specialize in custom printing for a wide range of products including t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, polos, sweatshirts, athletic wear, and more. No matter the size of your brand or complexity of your design, FIMY APPAREL has the capabilities to bring your vision to life.
We prefer vector files such as AI, EPS, or PDF for best quality. However, we also accept high-resolution PNG or JPEG files. Our team provides artwork preparation guidelines and support.
DTG and heat transfer allow for very low or no minimum orders, perfect for small runs or custom pieces. Screen printing MOQs typically start at 24 units per design and color.
Yes. DTG and heat transfer printing offer great flexibility for multiple designs in a single order. Screen printing can accommodate mixed designs with some adjustments.
Typically, packaging production takes 3-6 weeks depending on complexity and order size. We offer expedited options for urgent needs.
Sampling usually takes 7 to 10 days, while bulk production ranges from 2 to 4 weeks depending on order size and complexity.
Yes, we use Pantone color matching and provide proofs to ensure your brand colors are accurately represented.
FIMY Apparel is one of its kind clothing manufacturer which gives endless customization alternatives to Clothing Companies all around the globe. We provide customization on almost every kind of fabric, design, and pattern.
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