I Hate DTG Print-On-Demand… But If I Had to Use It, Here's What I'd Do #DTGStrategy#printondemand

Name: I Hate DTG Print-On-Demand… But If I Had to Use It, Here's What I'd Do #DTGStrategy#printondemand
Uploaded: 2025-04-10T15:09:06+00:00
Duration: 40 s
Channel: Nick Roccanti
Description: In this brief YouTube monologue, Nick Roccanti expresses strong disdain for direct‑to‑garment (DTG) print‑on‑demand, calling it unprofessional and lazy…

10 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube monologue, Nick Roccanti expresses strong disdain for direct‑to‑garment (DTG) print‑on‑demand, calling it unprofessional and lazy. He then outlines a pragmatic, quality‑focused workflow for anyone forced to use DTG: hire a professional apparel designer who can create roughly seven curated, high‑quality designs that are ready for future screen‑printing; select premium blank shirts such as AS Colour or Bella+Canvas and explicitly avoid low‑grade options like the Gildan 5000; and treat DTG runs as low‑cost experiments to discover which designs resonate with customers before committing to larger screen‑print production. He directs viewers to a longer video for the full brand‑building strategy.

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I absolutely hate dtg. Print on demand. It looks unprofessional and lazy, but if I had no choice, here's exactly how I'll make it work. Hired a professional designer who understands apparel and create about seven curated, high quality designs that can easily transition to screen printing later. Choose a premium blank garment like as color or Bella canvas. Never the Gildan 5000. I'd leverage DTG as the testing ground for to learn exactly what resonates with customers. Want the full strategy? Watch our detailed YouTube video for more insights on building a successful brand, even if it's with dtg.