Direct to Garment, or DTG printing is the process where a printer applies a specially formulated water-based ink in directly onto the garment, using inkjet technology. Think of a paper printer, only bigger.
The garment absorbs the inks into the fibers, creating a softer feel to the traditional method of screen printing. All tshirt orders placed through our online store, are digitally printed (unless you select from one of our bulk printing options).
Embroidery is the ornamentation of fabric using a needle and thread. Once upon a time embroidery was done with a human hand attached to the needle and thread, but these days we have these nifty big machines that do a lot of the work for us at a much faster pace. Embroidery is the most common print method for workwear, trade wear and corporate uniforms as it has a clean and professional finish. It’s also the most long lasting print method.
Supacolour is the latest technology in digital reproduction of logos. It is a proprietary technology applied in-house that is exclusive to Epicentre, and in just 5 days from artwork approval to despatch it is very fast. It can reproduce logos perfectly without a need to compromise.
Supasub is a proprietary technology done in-house that is perfect for when the detail in a logo can’t be reproduced with embroidery but you still want the look of embroidery. Supasub is perfect for products where Supacolour isn’t viable like beanies and scarves.
Screen printing goes way back, like way back to 1907. The essential idea of screen printing is that a screen is created to stop the ink from being applied to the whole print area. We do this by cutting out your design from the screen, which only allows the ink to push through this area. There’s a whole lot of technical stuff that goes on to do this but we’re going to trying to keep it simple.
“Sub-li-what-now?!” If you’ve ever wondered what this strange-looking word actually means — then wonder no more.
No, it isn’t an underwater warship or on-screen translations that help you understand a foreign film; it’s a high-tech printing process used mostly for print on demand apparel.
Well, sublimation printing uses heat to essentially bring ink and fabric together as one. First, a design is printed onto special paper. The inks that are used turn into gas when brought under heat, then combine with the fabric and permanently print onto the fabric.