DTG (Direct to Garment): A digital printing method that applies inks directly onto garments, allowing for high-quality, full-colour prints.
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Dye Sublimation: A versatile printing technique where specialised dye is transferred to compatible products (like mugs and water bottles) using heat.
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Screen Printing: A traditional method involving layers of ink applied through a mesh screen. (Please note that Inkthreadable does not offer screen printing. Find out more about the benefits of DTG printing over screen printing).
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Photography & Fine Art Printers: Our Giclée printing utilises specialised printers and inks to produce stunningly accurate reproductions of your photographs and fine art. It's renowned for its colour fidelity, detail, and longevity.

PNG: This file type preserves image quality and allows for transparent backgrounds, making it ideal for print production.
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JPG: A common image format. While it may result in some quality loss with compression, it's suitable for most purposes.
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EPS, AI, PSD: These vector-based file formats are often used by designers, providing flexibility for editing and resizing.
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PDF: A fixed-layout format that ensures your design appears exactly as intended when printed.

CMYK: The standard colour model for printing, using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black to create a wide range of colours.
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CMYKRG-W: Our specialised printers utilise additional colour channels (Red, Green and White) for an expanded colour range and exceptional vibrancy.
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RGB: This colour model is used for digital displays, with Red, Green, and Blue combined to produce images. Our systems convert RGB to CMYK for accurate printing.

PPI (Pixels Per Inch): A measure of image resolution. Higher PPI results in sharper prints.
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DPI (Dots Per Inch): The density of ink dots during printing. Higher DPI means finer detail.
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GSM (Grams per Square Meter): Indicates fabric weight and thickness. Higher GSM generally means a heavier, denser fabric.