Direct to Film vs. Direct to Garment Printing: Choosing the Best Method for Your Church Apparel At The Church Shop, we understand the importance of quality, comfort, and durability in church apparel. When it comes to custom printing, two popular methods stand out: Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct-to-Garment (DTG). Both offer unique advantages, but which one […]
Let's talk Direct To Garment Printing! This innovative printing method has revolutionized the apparel industry, making it easier than ever to create custom designs. Whether you're a new to print on demand, or expanding your offering with The Church Shop, this article will provide you with valuable insights into DTG printing, including its advantages, disadvantages, […]
Print on demand (POD) is changing the game for individuals and organizations, including churches, by offering a way to sell custom products without the hassle of inventory. This model is perfect for a church looking to offer merch to its members quickly and efficiently via an online store. This model proves to be a perfect […]
DOWNLOAD EMBROIDERY GUIDE Embroidery is a bit different from DTG printing--it has some specific requirements when it comes to designing. Because embroidery machines have limited capabilities and threading techniques, it's important to follow these requirements to ensure that your finished product matches your mockup preview. Color Choice Overview We use high-quality Super Bride Polyester thread […]
Get the softest shirts you've ever felt with water-based printing. Water-based printing features inks that are soft, breathable and able to soak into the fabric of the garment, rather than sitting on top like conventional plastisol inks. When printed correctly, they result in crisp, bright prints that you cannot feel to the touch. Since water-based […]
Create all new design possibilities with our water reveal inks. Water reveal inks are clear and undetectable when printed on colored fabrics that darken with water. The effect is for the image printed with wet reveal inks to be revealed when the fabric around the image area gets darker due to moisture. Imagine having one […]
Use these templates for your Mugs and 20oz Tumblers! For Mugs, anything submitted as transparent or white will print as white, even on black mugs. To ensure a proper print on a black mug, submit with a black background. Transparent backgrounds on Tumblers will print transparent resulting in a silver Tumbler. MUGS 11oz […]
We offer a wide range of printing types. DTG is our go-to for most apparel. DIRECT-TO-GARMENT Direct to garment (or DTG) printing involves laying ink directly onto a garment. These prints are generally thinner than screen prints, allowing for more intricate designs and a softer print texture. The full range of color in a […]
Embroidery can give apparel that sophisticated edge and a sense of ownership to the wearer. Who wouldn’t want the name or the logo of their church stitched across a tee, polo, jacket, backpack, or hat? At The Church Shop, we’ll put stitches into just about anything. But before you submit your design to us […]
When it comes to printing colorful, complex designs, even photo-realistic ones, DTG (Direct to Garment) is your best bet. That is what we use here at The Church Shop! What’s DTG printing and how does it work? DTG printing is the process of printing a graphic or image directly onto a garment. It’s done with […]
