FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the difference between DTG and DTF printing techniques?
A: Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing applies ink directly to the garment much like a traditional printer, but instead of printing to paper, it prints to fabric. This allows the ink to soak into the fabric and feel more natural and breathable, but may fade over time from repeated washes. DTG printing allows you to see the texture of the fabric through the design. Direct-to-film (DTF) printing first applies the ink to a sheet of transfer film, which is then pressed onto the garment using heat. Think of it like a permanent sticker, sitting on top of the fabric as opposed to soaking into it. Neither printing style is "better" than the other, they're simply different and come with different trade-offs. DTF prints tend to maintain their color and vibrancy better than DTG prints over long periods of time, but, unlike DTG prints, DTF prints may be susceptible to minor peeling or cracking over time from repeated washes.
Q: Does Pretty Blasphemy use AI artwork?
A: What we don't do: Pretty Blasphemy does not upload AI-generated images to garments and call it a day. Our designs are created by real human designers that incorporate AI tools into their workflow. This means that AI-generated images may be used for portions of a design, but are always edited and/or incorporated with other images by a human designer using their human tastes and design experience. Pretty Blasphemy feels heavily that AI should not entirely replace human designers, but acknowledges that AI offers incredibly efficient tools to today's design world that should not be ignored. With AI tools being natively featured in industry standard design software like Photoshop and Illustrator, Pretty Blasphemy feels that the future of graphic design is trending toward a cooperative workflow of human designers and AI assistance. We understand that this is a polarizing topic of discussion and urge you to reach out to us via our contact page if you have further questions.