DTG Ink

Bold designs start with the right DTG ink. Bring custom tees, branded apparel, and personalized creations to life with direct-to-garment inks for Epson-based, Ricoh, and X2 printer systems. Shop DTGPRO textile inks and genuine OEM Ricoh options, with colors, white inks, bottles, and cartridges available for supported models.

From your first custom shirt to your next production run, find the ink that fits your printer and your workflow. Select your printer family below, then check the product listing for your exact model. Need help choosing? Contact our team.

DTG INK • COLOR YOUR NEXT CREATION

Great shirts start with the right ink.

A bold logo. A detailed illustration. A photo worth wearing. Find direct-to-garment ink for the prints you want to make and the printer you depend on—from your first custom tee to your next repeat order.

Start with your printer.

The best ink choice begins with the right match. Shop by printer family, then select the exact ink formulation, color, and bottle or cartridge specified for your model.

Epson-based DTG printers

Explore DTGPRO textile ink for compatible Epson-based garment printers, third-party systems, and DTG conversions. Check the product listing for supported heads and printer configurations.

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Ricoh DTG printers

Find genuine OEM Ricoh ink options for supported Ri-series printers, including Ri100, Ri1000/Ri1000X, Ri2000, and Ri4000. Match the cartridge to your exact printer model.

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X2 DTG printers

Go straight to our dedicated X2 ink selection for XLABS X2, DTG-C X2, and other supported X2-branded printers. Choose the product listed for your machine and ink configuration.

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Have a Ricoma Vision, ColDesi G4, Brother, or another DTG printer? Check the individual listing for your exact model or ask us to help identify the right ink. Epson-based ink and Ricoh-based ink are not interchangeable, and a shared printhead family does not guarantee cartridge compatibility.

Color, contrast, and a finish worth wearing.

Full-color creativity

Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black work together to reproduce colorful artwork, gradients, photographs, and fine details. A properly matched ink and RIP profile help bring your digital design onto the garment.

White that sets the stage

On compatible systems, white ink creates an underbase that helps colors stand out on dark fabrics. It can also take center stage in lettering and standalone designs. Choose the correct white ink and pretreatment for your setup.

Results that last beyond delivery

Ink is one part of a durable print. Suitable fabric, consistent pretreatment, complete curing, and proper garment care all contribute to wash performance and the feel of the finished design.

From one-of-a-kind gifts to your next apparel collection.

DTG printing applies textile ink directly to the garment, without preparing a separate screen for each artwork color. That makes it a practical option for personalized shirts, small batches, print-on-demand designs, and detailed multicolor artwork. Cotton and suitable cotton-rich blends are common starting points; always match the garment to the ink and pretreatment system.

A better print, step by step.

Match your supplies. Confirm the printer model, ink type, color, and cartridge or refill format. When changing ink brands, follow the recommended transition procedure rather than assuming different formulations can be mixed.
Prepare your garment. Use the pretreatment recommended for your fabric and ink, especially when printing white onto dark garments. Even application helps support consistent results.
Print with a healthy ink system. Check nozzle performance, use suitable RIP settings, and follow the printer's white-ink agitation or circulation and maintenance instructions.
Cure and test. Follow the specific ink and pretreatment curing instructions. Verify a sample's appearance, feel, and wash performance before starting a full production run.

Quick answers before you order.

Should I buy bottled ink or cartridges?

Choose the format your printer is designed to accept. Bottled ink requires an appropriate refillable or bulk-ink system. Cartridge printers may require model-specific cartridge shapes, chips, and channel assignments.

Can DTG ink also be used for DTF transfers?

Some products are specifically listed for both DTG and DTF workflows. Use the individual product's stated applications and compatible materials as your guide; DTG and DTF inks should not automatically be treated as interchangeable.

Does every garment need pretreatment?

Requirements depend on the fabric, ink, and whether white ink is used. White-ink printing on dark garments generally requires a compatible pretreatment. Follow the recommendations for your specific supplies and test new fabrics before production.