Printing Methods

Precision Printing
Methods Built
for Business.
the right method,
every time.

Screen printing and digital printing — both managed in-house with industry-leading quality and speed. We'll recommend the right method for your order so you get the best result every time.

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4
Print methods
7–14
Day lead time
2 Working Days
Express available

Our Methods

DTF — Direct to Film
Our own factories · Full colour · All fabrics · Bulk orders
Screen Printing
Via specialist partners · Bold designs · 20+ units · Most economical
DTG — Direct to Garment
Via specialist partners · Fine detail · Short runs · Full colour
Embroidery
Via specialist partners · Premium finish · Logos & badges
Why Method Matters

The right method makes
your brand
look better.

Not every print job is the same. A 500-piece staff uniform run has different requirements to a 20-piece event tee. We'll guide you to the method that delivers the best result for your quantity, design complexity, garment type, and budget — every time. No upselling, no guesswork.

01
Direct to Film
Our own factories · Flagship method

DTF printing transfers vibrant, full-colour designs directly onto virtually any fabric using a heat-applied film. It delivers outstanding wash durability, razor-sharp colour accuracy, and works on light or dark garments without restriction. Our preferred method for bulk corporate orders.

  • Works on any fabric — cotton, polyester, blends, dark colours
  • Full colour prints with no colour count limits
  • Exceptional wash durability — print outlasts the garment
  • No minimum order quantity
  • Fastest turnaround of all our methods
  • Ideal for complex logos, gradients, and photographic designs
01
File prep
Artwork optimised for film output
02
Film print
Design printed onto specialist transfer film
03
Powder coat
Hot-melt adhesive applied for bonding
04
Heat press
Film transferred onto garment under heat
Strengths
  • + Any colour, any fabric
  • + No setup cost
  • + Fast production
  • + Excellent durability
Considerations
  • Slight texture on thick prints
  • Not suited to all-over coverage
02
Screen Printing
Via specialist partners · Classic craft method

Screen printing forces ink through a mesh stencil directly onto the garment. The result is bold, saturated colour with a tactile print quality that feels premium and lasts exceptionally well. The go-to for large uniform runs where cost-per-unit and vibrancy matter most.

  • Richest ink saturation — colours pop like no other method
  • Most cost-effective per unit at volume (20+ pieces)
  • Thick, tactile ink finish with a premium hand-feel
  • Exceptional durability — survives hundreds of washes
  • Perfect for bold, limited-colour corporate logos
  • Works best on light and mid-tone garments
01
Screen setup
Stencil burned for each colour layer
02
Ink mixing
Pantone-matched inks mixed to spec
03
Print run
Ink pulled across screen onto garment
04
Flash cure
Ink heat-cured for permanent bond
Strengths
  • + Best cost at volume
  • + Superior vibrancy
  • + Long-lasting finish
  • + Pantone colour matching
Considerations
  • 20+ unit minimum
  • Setup cost per colour
  • Limited colour count
03
Direct to Garment
Via specialist partners · Short-run specialist

DTG uses inkjet technology to print directly onto fabric, making it ideal for small quantities with full-colour, highly detailed artwork. No screens, no films, no setup costs — perfect for one-off pieces, complex photography-style prints, or test runs before committing to volume.

  • No minimum order — print as few as 1 piece
  • Unlimited colours and photographic-quality detail
  • No setup cost — economical for small runs
  • Fastest method for single items and samples
  • Ideal for complex gradients and photographic prints
  • Best on 100% cotton garments
01
Pre-treat
Garment treated for ink adhesion
02
File prep
Artwork optimised for direct print
03
Inkjet print
Water-based inks applied directly
04
Heat cure
Cured in tunnel dryer to set inks
Strengths
  • + No minimum order
  • + Full colour, fine detail
  • + No setup cost
  • + Fast for samples
Considerations
  • Best on 100% cotton
  • Higher cost per unit at scale
  • Softer feel vs screen print
04
Embroidery
Via specialist partners · Premium finish

Embroidery stitches your logo or design directly into the fabric using thread, creating a raised, textured finish that conveys quality and professionalism. The premium choice for corporate polo shirts, caps, workwear and anything where durability and prestige matter.

  • Raised, textured finish that reads as high-end
  • Outlasts every other printing method
  • Perfect for polo shirts, caps, jackets, and workwear
  • Works on virtually any fabric weight
  • Professional appearance that elevates any uniform
  • Ideal for logos, badges, and monograms
01
Digitise
Artwork converted to stitch file
02
Sample
Test stitch run for approval
03
Hoop & run
Garment hooped, design stitched
04
Trim & QC
Threads trimmed, quality checked
Strengths
  • + Most durable method
  • + Premium appearance
  • + Any garment weight
  • + Thread colour matching
Considerations
  • Not suited to fine detail
  • Higher cost per piece
  • Longer lead time
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Side by Side
Method Comparison
DTF Printing Screen Printing DTG Printing Embroidery
Quantity sweet spot Any quantity Recommended 200+ pieces 25–50 pieces 100–250 pieces
Colour count Unlimited 1–4 colours Unlimited Up to 8 thread colours
Wash durability ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Standard lead time 3–10 working days 10–21 working days 10–21 working days 10–21 working days
Minimum order 1 piece 200 pieces 200 pieces 100 pieces
Setup cost None Per colour screen None Digitising fee
Best for Bulk corporate, uniforms, full-colour Bold logos, large runs Samples, small runs, photography Polos, caps, premium workwear
Fabric compatibility All fabrics Cotton & blends Best on 100% cotton All fabrics

* The above information is applicable to Print House and our specialist partners, and is not intended as a general reference for these print methods in general.

Why Print House

Why Print House
Methods
Win for Your Team

In-house quality control
Every order — regardless of method — is managed and quality-checked by our team before it leaves. We own the standard, not a third party.
Fast Hong Kong turnaround
Standard lead time of 3–10 working days. Express 2-working-day turnaround available for urgent corporate orders. We respect your deadlines.
Logo accuracy guarantee
We send a digital proof for approval on every order, with specific logo dimensions that we will follow — no surprises. We are happy to make recommendations on logo sizes if you are unsure.
Eco-conscious inks
Our DTF and DTG processes use water-based, OEKO-TEX certified inks — safe for prolonged skin contact and better for the environment.
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Not sure which method
is right for your
project?

Tell us about your order — quantity, design, garment type, and deadline — and we'll recommend the best method and get you a full quote within 24 hours.

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info@print-house.hk / (+852) 5332 2429