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Underbase 101 for DTF & DTG
The white underbase is what makes color prints pop on dark shirts. Here’s exactly how to build one that doesn’t crack, flood, or halo.
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LPI cheatsheet by fabric
Cotton, poly, tri-blend, waffle knit. Every fabric wants a different LPI. Save this cheat sheet for your studio wall.
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Design
Which of the 12 halftone styles for which artwork
Round dots for photos. Diamonds for grunge. FM stochastic for detail work. Here’s how to pick.
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Quality
The 5 things that make a DTF print feel soft
It’s not just ink density. Fabric prep, cure temp, and pattern choice all stack.
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