While our Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing process is designed to produce high-quality results, it’s important to understand that the colors in your design may appear differently on the final product than they do on your screen. Even with a calibrated monitor, various factors can influence how colors look when printed.
We cannot guarantee 100% color accuracy. Here’s what to consider.
Factors affecting color appearance
Fabric type and garment color
The material and color of the garment can impact how your design’s colors appear. For example, the same color value may look slightly different when printed on 100% cotton compared to a fabric blend. Similarly, colors can vary when printed on light versus dark-colored garments.
White underbase application
To ensure vibrant colors on colored garments, we apply a white underbase layer beneath the print. This underbase can affect how colors appear, especially when comparing prints on garments with and without this layer. Keep in mind that even photos of printed products may not perfectly represent the actual colors. Referencing these photos is helpful, but it’s not a substitute for ordering color swatches on a sample product.
Color profiles and design settings
To get the best outcome for your prints and make sure that the color values in your design are compatible with the color profile our printers use, set the working space in your Adobe Photoshop to sRGB IEC61966-2.1 for RGB in combination with PSO coated v3 for CMYK.
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