DTF or embroidery: what to choose for your custom garment?
Short answer: pickDTF Printing for colourful visuals, gradients, detailed illustrations and photos. Choose the embroidery pour les logos d’entreprise, les textes sobres et les casquettes, quand tu veux un fini haut de gamme qui dure des années. Chez H12 Impressions, une impression est incluse dans le prix du vêtement (t-shirt dès 20 $), la zone est au choix, et la broderie ajoute 15 $ par vêtement.
The difference in 30 seconds
| Criteria | DTF Printing | embroidery |
|---|---|---|
| Render | Smooth print, vibrant colours | Raised thread, premium textured finish |
| Colours | Unlimited, gradients and photos included | Thread palette, solid colours |
| Fine details | Excellent (fine lines, small text) | Limited by the thickness of the thread |
| Durability | Very good (holds up to repeated washing) | Maximum (the thread doesn't crack and barely fades) |
| Great for | T-shirts, hoodies, artistic designs, merch | Caps, polos, jackets, corporate wear |
| Price at H12 | Inclus (t-shirt dès 20 $) | +15 $ par vêtement (casquettes comprises) |
When to choose DTF
- Your artwork has more than two or three colours. DTF prints everything at once, with no extra cost per colour: photos, gradients and complex illustrations come out exactly as they are.
- You want fine details. Fine lines, small type, textures: printing keeps it all.
- It's merch or a fashion design. Big graphic on the back, band artwork, a grad concept: DTF gives you that tour-tee look.
- Your budget is tight. La première zone d’impression est comprise dans le prix du vêtement, peu importe laquelle, et il n’y a aucune quantité minimale.
When to choose embroidery
- It's a company logo. The raised thread projects quality: it's the standard for uniforms and corporate apparel.
- It's a cap. Sur une pièce structurée, rien ne bat la broderie. Chez nous, une casquette part à 20 $ et la broderie ajoute 15 $ : 35 $ tout compris.
- The garment will be washed often. Healthcare, food service, job site: embroidery survives it all.
- You want a gift that looks expensive. Embroidered initials or a monogram on a crewneck sweatshirt, guaranteed effect.
Our recommendations by garment
- T-shirt: DTF in 90% of cases. Embroidery only for a small corporate chest logo.
- Cap: embroidery, almost every time.
- Hoodie and sweatshirt: both work. Big artwork: DTF. Understated chest logo: embroidery.
- Corporate jacket: embroidery, for durability and a professional finish.
The price, in real terms
Chez H12 Impressions, les prix sont publics et se calculent en direct dans le configurateur : t-shirt dès 20 $, coton ouaté dès 35 $ et hoodie dès 40 $, une impression incluse. La zone est à ton choix : la fiche facture chaque zone, puis la moins chère t’est créditée au panier. Chaque zone de plus ajoute 5 $ en DTF et 10 $ en broderie. La broderie elle-même ajoute 15 $ par vêtement, plus un frais de matrice de 30 $ payable une seule fois par logo. Pas de fichier prêt? Notre Graphic design service we prep or create your design for $40.
Still undecided?
Send us your artwork through the contact page and we'll get back to you with the best technique for your project, no strings attached. Or dive right in: configure your garment in the Shop, both techniques are offered on every product.
Prices in effect at the time of publication, in Canadian dollars. The exact price of your order shows up live in the configurator.