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Photo-Real Detail. Direct-to-Garment. Production Flexibility.
At Starhawk, our Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing service delivers detailed, full-color graphics directly onto compatible garments. Ideal for photographic artwork, illustrations, gradients, and complex designs, DTG provides excellent detail and color reproduction without the need for traditional screen-print setup.
Engineered for Detailed Garment Graphics
DTG printing applies specialized water-based inks directly to the garment surface, allowing intricate artwork and multiple colors to be reproduced with fine detail. It is particularly suited to small and mid-sized production runs, product development, custom collections, and designs that require high-resolution graphic reproduction.
Starhawk works from your approved artwork, garment specifications, color requirements, print dimensions, and placement details to produce professionally printed apparel for brands, private-label programs, fashion collections, streetwear, and custom apparel projects.
Starhawk DTG Printing Capabilities
Photo-Realistic Printing
DTG is well suited to photographic images, detailed illustrations, portraits, textures, and complex artwork requiring high levels of visual detail.
Full-Color Graphics
Multiple colors, gradients, tonal transitions, and intricate artwork can be reproduced directly onto suitable garments without traditional screen-print color separation.
Fine Detail Reproduction
Small graphic elements, thin lines, subtle shading, and detailed artwork can be reproduced with controlled resolution and definition.
Soft-Hand Finish
When properly applied to compatible garments, DTG inks can create a soft printed finish that integrates naturally with the fabric surface.
Custom Artwork
Logos, illustrations, photographs, artwork, and other custom graphics can be printed according to your approved design and production specifications.
Small to Mid-Run Production
DTG provides production flexibility for smaller quantities, product launches, samples, limited collections, and mid-sized apparel programs.
Our DTG Printing Process
01 — Artwork Review
We review your artwork, dimensions, colors, garment type, print location, and production requirements before preparing the design.
02 — Artwork Preparation
Approved artwork is optimized for DTG printing, including sizing, resolution, transparency, color settings, and placement specifications.
03 — Garment Preparation
Suitable garments are prepared and treated as required to ensure the fabric surface is ready for consistent ink application.
04 — Garment Positioning
The garment is accurately positioned on the printing platform according to the approved print dimensions and placement.
05 — Direct Printing
Specialized DTG inks are printed directly onto the garment using controlled digital printing technology to reproduce the approved artwork.
06 — Curing
The printed garment undergoes controlled curing to help establish the required print finish and durability.
07 — Final Inspection
Finished garments are inspected for color accuracy, graphic definition, print placement, coverage, surface quality, and overall appearance.
Quality in Every Detail
At Starhawk, we monitor DTG printing throughout production to maintain accurate artwork reproduction, consistent color, sharp detail, and a professional finished appearance.
- Artwork and color accuracy
- Image resolution and detail
- Print dimensions
- Graphic placement
- Color and tonal consistency
- Ink coverage
- Fine detail reproduction
- Garment surface condition
- Curing quality
- Final print appearance
DTG Printing Applications
Starhawk’s DTG capabilities are suitable for a variety of custom apparel and B2B production programs, including:
- Custom T-Shirts
- Fashion Collections
- Streetwear
- Private Label Apparel
- Graphic Apparel
- Limited Collections
- Product Development
- Custom Artwork
- Promotional Apparel
- Small to Mid-Run Programs
Built for B2B Apparel Production
Photo-Realistic Detail
DTG technology reproduces photographs, illustrations, gradients, textures, and complex artwork with excellent levels of visual detail.
Full-Color Capability
Complex color combinations and tonal transitions can be reproduced without the traditional color-separation requirements of screen printing.
Production Flexibility
DTG is well suited to smaller and mid-sized production runs, product launches, samples, limited collections, and custom apparel programs.
Custom Graphics
Your approved artwork, dimensions, colors, and placement requirements guide the printing process from artwork preparation through final inspection.
Consistent Results
Controlled artwork preparation, garment positioning, printing, curing, and inspection help maintain consistent results throughout the production order.
Integrated Manufacturing
DTG printing can be coordinated with Starhawk’s Cut & Sew, embroidery, sublimation, screen printing, puff print, DTF, rhinestone, chenille, labeling, and finishing services.
Bring Detailed Artwork to Life
Have a photograph, illustration, graphic, or detailed artwork ready for production?
Starhawk transforms your artwork into professionally printed garments with photo-realistic detail, full-color reproduction, and flexible production quantities.
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