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We run DTG, DTF, and a proprietary allover digital print on 100% cotton in-house at our Yiwu factory. DTG handles A4–A3 panel prints on light cotton. DTF delivers full-color prints on dark cotton with a soft hand feel. Allover digital print uses cut-and-sew chemistry with reactive dyes — true edge-to-edge, full-body graphics on 100% cotton with a soft natural hand feel that survives 50+ industrial wash cycles. GOTS-certified organic cotton available. MOQ 50 pieces per design, 20–25 day lead time, DDP to 100+ countries.
Sources & Standards
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18 · By: Ramon Wang, Sales Director, SublimApparel
Large-area DTG and DTF printing on 100% cotton — A4 to A3 per panel, full-color, soft hand feel. We run cotton and cotton-blend on dedicated lines, not sublimation.
The cotton-side of our full fabric line. Every roll wash-tested, every print pre-treated in-house.
65% Poly + 35% Cotton
Poly-cotton CVC or TC. Heavier hand, used for polo and workwear.
100% Polyester (or poly-cotton)
Looped back, smooth face. Mid-weight for hoodies and pullovers.
65% Poly + 35% Cotton
Terry cloth with looped pile on both sides. Soft, absorbent, and warm — standard for hoodies and towels.
100% Cotton
Pure cotton — specialty process at our factory. We dye-sub on cotton via DTG/DTF for full color, soft hand.
100% Polyester (or cotton blend)
Pique knit with raised waffle/honeycomb texture. Standard for polo shirts and golf apparel.
100% Cotton
Soft 100% cotton single knit. Workhorse for printed tees, holds DTG ink deep, soft hand, breathable.
100% Cotton
Heavy cotton fleece with brushed back. Holds DTG/DTF prints on the smooth face, soft and warm on the inside.
100% Cotton
Crisp cotton poplin with smooth surface. Light, breathable, holds embroidery and screen print beautifully.
100% Cotton
Durable cotton twill with diagonal weave. Holds structure for pants and jackets, takes embroidery cleanly.
100% Cotton
Heavy cotton canvas with rugged hand. Used for bags, jackets, and structured pants. Holds screen print and embroidery.
100% Cotton
Classic oxford cloth with basket weave texture. The standard for button-down shirts and casual workwear.
100% Pima Cotton
Premium extra-long staple cotton. Smoother, stronger, and softer than regular cotton. Holds DTG prints beautifully.
100% Organic Cotton
GOTS-certified organic cotton. Same hand as regular cotton, but grown without pesticides and processed with low-impact dyes.
55% Linen / 45% Cotton
Breathable linen-cotton blend. Soft hand of cotton, cool feel of linen, easier care than pure linen.
100% Modal
Semi-synthetic modal from beechwood. Extremely soft, drapes beautifully, cool to touch. Premium for underwear and tees.
100% Tencel Lyocell
Premium lyocell from sustainably managed forests. Closed-loop process, exceptional softness and drape.
100% Bamboo or Bamboo-Cotton
Soft bamboo viscose jersey. Naturally antibacterial, moisture-wicking, cool to wear. Used for underwear and tees.
100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Classic indigo denim with 3/1 twill weave. Used for jeans, jackets, skirts, and heritage shirting.
100% Cotton or Cotton-Poly
Cut-pile corduroy with distinctive wales. Textured, warm, classic for pants and jackets.
100% Cotton or Cotton-Linen
Lightweight plain weave with colored warp and white weft. Looks like denim but feels like poplin.
100% Polyester or Silk-Viscose
Cut-pile velvet with rich surface. Polyester version is sublimation-friendly. Used for dresses, blazers, accessories.
Cotton needs reactive dyes (not disperse), proper pre-treatment, and steam fixation. We run the full chemistry chain — most sublimation shops simply skip cotton because they don't have the equipment.
We pre-treat cotton rolls in our own finishing line. This is what gives the print a soft hand feel instead of a plasticky rubber layer.
For dark cotton we use DTF (heat transfer film). For light cotton we use DTG (direct to garment). We pick the right process per design — most factories only do one.
GOTS-certified organic cotton, 180–220 GSM, available in natural / off-white / dyed. Same low-MOQ 50 pcs as our polyester line.
DTG and DTF print A4–A3 per panel. Allover digital print on cotton is a different process — we print the full garment before sewing, so the print runs edge-to-edge with only the seam lines as interruption. Same look as poly sublimation, on 100% cotton substrate.
Our proprietary cut-and-sew digital transfer workflow prints edge-to-edge on 100% cotton. The full garment is printed before sewing — front, back, sleeves all in one continuous image. This is different from DTG and DTF (which are A4–A3 per panel). For full-body cotton graphics with zero panel seams, this is the process.
We print the full pattern on cotton fabric, then cut and sew the garment. The seam lines are the only interruption — the rest is one continuous print. Same look as poly sublimation, on 100% cotton substrate.
Reactive dye chemistry gives full CMYK color range on cotton. Colors are as vibrant as poly sublimation, with a soft hand feel that DTG and DTF cannot match. Properly cured prints survive 50+ wash cycles.
Allover digital print on cotton requires cut-and-sew, so MOQ is 50 pcs per design (vs 50 for DTG/DTF on stocked blanks). Lead time 20–25 days. Ask for a custom quote.
We run both. Most factories only run one. Use this table to decide which fabric fits your project — or ask us and we'll recommend.
| Spec | Polyester | 100% Cotton |
|---|---|---|
| Best fabric | 100% polyester / poly-blend | 100% cotton / cotton-blend / organic cotton |
| Print method | Dye sublimation (heat press) | DTG (direct to garment) or DTF (heat transfer) |
| Hand feel | Zero hand feel — print becomes the fabric | Soft hand feel — print sits on the surface |
| Color vibrancy | Extremely vibrant, photorealistic | Vibrant; slightly less saturated than poly sublimation |
| Color fastness | Excellent — print will not fade or peel | Excellent with proper curing; we wash-test every batch |
| All-over print | Yes — seam to seam (sublimation) | Yes — via allover digital print on cotton (seam to seam) |
| MOQ | 50 pcs (true low-MOQ) | 50 pcs (true low-MOQ) |
| Best for | Sportswear, esports jerseys, cycling, full-print streetwear | Premium tees, lifestyle, fashion, eco-conscious brands, baby/kids |
180–220 GSM, regular and relaxed fit. Men's, women's, unisex sizing.
GOTS-certified, 200 GSM, natural undyed or low-impact dyed.
320–400 GSM French Terry, full-zip and pullover. DTG on light, DTF on dark.
220 GSM piqué, men's and women's cuts. Embroidered or printed options.
180 GSM soft cotton, CPSIA-compliant dyes. Small-batch MOQ 50.
12 oz natural canvas. Full-color print area up to A3.
For brands that need to back up their sustainability claims, we source GOTS-certified organic cotton — 200 GSM, available in natural undyed and a small palette of low-impact dyed colors.
All three reach the same Yiwu production managers — no call center, no chatbot. Average reply under 1 business day.
1-minute guided form. Step-by-step inputs for size breakdown, deadline, destination. Best for orders of 200+ pieces.
Direct chat with a Yiwu production manager. No signup, no form, no bot. Attach artwork on the first message.
Full contact form with name, company, role, message. Same 24-hour reply SLA, written record for procurement teams.