Textile Printing Solutions Comparison

Custom fit textile printing solutions to suit every need and budget

You could be styling designs for the catwalks of Paris or Milan, printing jerseys for your local sporting team, mass producing banners for a national car dealer or creating one-off photo gifts and corporate merchandise – whatever your requirement, GJS has a textile printing solution that is right for you. As one of Australia’s leading distributors of printing products for the textile industry the team at GJS combine over thirty year’s experience, hands-on technical know-how, colour expertise, and targeted market intelligence about the unique needs of the textile industry.

Starting with entry level desktop dye sublimation and colour laser transfer options, to thermal textile vinyl transfers and direct-to-garment printers, right through to production-premium wide format dye sublimation and direct screen printing machines, GJS has the widest range of textile printing solutions in Australia.

However, a complete textile printing solution brings together more than just high quality production inks and the right equipment. Which is why if you’re printing onto natural or synthetic fibres, light or dark fabrics or in high or low volumes – GJS guarantees to customise a solution to address your specific textile printing needs and requirements.

Speak to one of our textile experts for further information.

Textile Printing Solutions

GJS textile printing solutions

	Dye Sublimation Digital Transfers	Dye Sublimation Digital Transfers with SubliTex^#
Setup Costs	$	$
Highlights	Limited equipment required: Computer, printer & press Print full-colour detailed photographs, text or logos Quick setup time Effectively no cleanup process No chemicals, screens or frames Transfer cannot be felt on the garment Print will not wash out Not limited to just printing textiles - mugs, ceramic tiles, glass ...	Limited equipment required: computer, printer & press Print full-colour detailed photographs, text or logos Quick setup time Effectively no cleanup process No chemicals, screens/frames Using SubliTex allows you to transfer dye sublimation image onto cotton and dark garments Very easy to weed No application tape required Transfer is very thin Choose between glossy or matt transfer finish Excellent washability
Limitations	Transfer size limited to printer, press & size Limited choice of polyester garments	Transfer size limited to printer, press & paper size Transfer can be felt on the garment Requires a vinyl cutter with optical eye for best results otherwise scissors can be used for less complex images Larger transfer sizes on t-shirts promotes perspiration
Garment Fabric	Polyester	Any^{^}
Garment Colour	Light Coloured	Light & Dark
Production Runs	One-offs to Medium	One-offs to Medium
Starter Kits From	$4,200 View Dye Sublimation Starter Kits
Read More	What is Dye Sublimation?

	Laser Heat Transfers	CAD-Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl	Print & Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl
Setup Costs	$	$	$$
Highlights	No extra equipment investment for single colour process Works with regular laser printers or copiers Self-weeding designs, no weeding required Complex, intricate designs can be achieved within 5 minutes Very soft feel of hand Available in metallic colours Full colour options available Works with any porous surface inc. paper, wood, etc	Ideal for names, numbers and logos Very easy to use Excellent durability Works on almost everything including nylon Wide colour range available	Excellent durability Works on almost everything including nylon Easy to use Combines durability of heat transfer vinyl with full colour capability of digital printing Good solution for dark garments Printer accurately displays ink consumption per job for accurate quoting.
Limitations	Transfer size limited to printer, press & paper size Limited washability – 40 washes	Image size limited to cutter and press size Transfer can be felt on the garment however is very thin Photo quality, gradients, continuous tone is not possible More than 3 colours, or intricate detail becomes labour intensive Weeding is time consuming Larger transfer sizes on t-shirts promotes perspiration	Transfer can be felt on the garment however is very thin Cost of equipment Learning curve associated with more advanced technology Weeding is time consuming Requires application tape Larger transfer sizes on t-shirts promotes perspiration
Garment Fabric	Any	Any^{^}	Any^{^}
Garment Colour	Any	Light & Dark	Light & Dark
Production Runs	One-offs to Medium	One-offs to Medium	One-offs to Medium
Starter Kits From	$0 View FOREVER Laser Heat Transfer Starter Kit	$3,650 View Thermal Vinyl Film for Textiles Starter Kit	$10,370 View Digital Printable Film for Textiles Starter Kit
Read More	What are Laser Heat Transfers?	What is the Thermal Vinyl Film for Textiles system?

	Direct-to-Garment DTG Printer	Traditional Screen Printing	Plastisol Heat Transfers
Setup Costs	$$$	$$	$$
Highlights	You cannot 'feel' the print on the garment Very easy to use Prints full-colour detailed photographs, text or logos Quick setup time Effectively no cleanup process No chemicals, screens or frames Transfer cannot be felt on the garment Excellent washability Limited equipment required: computer, DTG printer & press Printer accurately displays ink consumption per job for accurate quoting	Large production runs very cost effective Print longevity High-impact/opaque colours Dye allows air circulation in fabric Print fluorescent and phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) images	Print many small designs/logos onto one large transfer sheet No need to inventory different printed t-shirts; transfer onto shirt when there is demand Eliminates the need to store screens Excellent for fine and halftone printing Quick transfer process Produce foil transfers using a printable adhesive first
Limitations	Cost of equipment	Cost of equipment Exposed inks are messy Requires a large working area for all the equipment One-off jobs are cost prohibitive due to setup required Requires talented staff with extensive experience in screen printing to run a print shop Requires a range of positives, chemicals, screens/frames, mesh and ink stock Full colour photographs require a 4 colour process print; 4 screens, 4 stencils, 4 positives, proofing, colour separations, etc	Cost of equipment Exposed inks are messy Requires a large working area for all the equipment One-off jobs are cost prohibitive due to setup required Requires talented staff with extensive experience in screen printing to run a print shop Transfer can be felt on the garment Larger transfer sizes on t-shirts promotes perspiration Requires a range of positives, chemicals, screens/frames, mesh and ink stock Can’t iron plastisol
Garment Fabric	Cotton or White Polyester^%	Any^{^}	Any^{^}
Garment Colour	Light & Dark	Light & Dark	Light & Dark
Production Runs	One-offs to Medium	Medium to Large	Medium to Large
Starter Kits From	Brother and Epson DTG Printer Packages	$0 View Textile Screen Printing Starter Kits	$10,550 View Plastisol Heat Transfer Starter Kits
Read More	What is Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing?

^{^} GJS encourages users to conduct their own tests on specific garments. Certain fabric, media and ink combinations may not be suitable for certain garments. Contact us if you have any concerns.

^# SubliTex: The dye sublimation printed transfer is first cut-out (using hand scissors or a cutter with optical eye) and then transferred onto the garment. Backing paper removed and then pressed again with a 'Finishing Sheet' to improve washability.

^% Washability will be affected for fabric other than cotton. Pre-treatment is required for light coloured polyester.

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