Printing Planet UK Blog
Practical guides, comparisons and how-tos on T-shirt printing, embroidery, business cards and everything we print in our Putney Heath shop.
DTG vs DTF Printing: Which Is Right for Your Design?
DTG and DTF both produce full-colour custom prints, but they suit different garments and orders. Here is how to choose, with real examples from our Putney shop.
How to Prepare Artwork for T-Shirt Printing
File format, resolution, colour mode and bleed: a practical artwork preparation guide so your T-shirt design prints exactly how you pictured it.
Choosing the Right Blank T-Shirt for Printing
Gildan, Stanley Stella, Fruit of the Loom, AWDis: which blank T-shirt works best for your brand? A practical fabric and brand guide.
7 Reasons Same-Day T-Shirt Printing in London Makes Sense
Last-minute stag do, forgotten corporate event, sudden campaign: when you need custom T-shirts in hours, here is why same-day printing works.
Screen Printing vs DTG vs Vinyl: A 2026 Comparison
Three of the most common T-shirt printing methods compared on cost, durability, order size, and look. Which one fits your job?
How Many T-Shirts Should You Order? A Pricing Guide
Ordering too few costs more per unit. Ordering too many leaves stock unsold. Here is how to size your T-shirt order correctly.
Custom Hoodie Printing: Methods, Costs and Use Cases
Hoodies behave differently to T-shirts when printed. Here is how each method performs, what it costs, and when to use a hoodie over a tee.
Team Kit Printing: Football Shirts to Rugby Tops
Names, numbers, sponsors, badges. Here is how sports kit printing works and what to plan for at the start of the season.
Wholesale T-Shirt Printing for London Brands
Starting a T-shirt brand in London? Here is how wholesale printing works, pricing, minimums, and how to build margins that stand up.
Workwear and Uniform Printing: What You Need to Know
Branded workwear for trades, hospitality, and offices: which garments, which print methods, and how to keep staff looking consistent.
Embroidery vs Printing: When to Choose Which?
Embroidery and printing both add branding to garments, but they suit different jobs. Here is when each method wins.
Custom Logo Embroidery: From File to Finished Garment
The step-by-step process of turning your logo into a stitched embroidery: digitising, thread choice, test stitches, production.
Cap and Hat Embroidery: What Works Best
Baseball caps, beanies, bucket hats, snapbacks: what embroidery works on each style, plus positioning, thread and cost.
Understanding DTF Printing: Films, Durability and Care
What makes Direct to Film printing different, how the transfers are made, how long they last, and how to look after them.
DTG Printing on Dark Garments: Myths and Tips
DTG on black T-shirts is trickier than on white. Here is what actually works, and common misconceptions busted.
Heat Transfer Printing: When It Beats Other Methods
Heat transfer printing still wins in specific situations. Here is where it outperforms DTG, DTF, vinyl, and when to pick it.
Business Card Printing in London: Standard vs Luxury Finishes
Matt, gloss, silk, spot UV, foil, soft-touch: a tour of business card finishes and when to pay for the premium options.
Flyer Printing Sizes: A6, A5, A4, Which Works Best?
Choosing the right flyer size for your message and distribution method. A practical comparison of A6, DL, A5, and A4.
Signboard Printing for London Shops (Materials Guide)
Foamex, acrylic, dibond, PVC banner: a practical materials guide for shop signs, A-boards, and outdoor displays in London.
Printing for Students: Thesis Binding to Flyers
University printing guide: dissertation printing and binding, lecture note printing, flyer printing, and how to save on costs.
Printing for Stag Parties and Hen Dos in London
T-shirts, caps, sashes, banners: how to organise stag and hen printing on short notice, with typical costs and mistakes to avoid.
Corporate Uniforms for London SMEs
Small and medium businesses in London, how to roll out a consistent, cost-effective branded uniform that staff actually want to wear.
Event Merchandise Printing: A Step-by-Step Guide
T-shirts, tote bags, stickers, banners: how to plan event merch that works, from first sketch to delivery on the day.
Same-Day Printing in Putney: What You Can Get in 4 Hours
What is realistic to produce same day at our Putney Heath shop, what isn't, and how to prioritise an emergency print job.
Brand Launch Checklist: Print Everything a New Business Needs
Starting a business? Here is the complete list of printed items you need, in what quantity, and how much to budget.
Top 5 Advantages of Direct to Film Printing
Direct to Film (DTF) process explained, with top 5 advantages, use-cases and examples.
Let's talk about embroidery
Learn how to make a professional impression with custom embroidered garments. Find out what are the main uses, costs and things to look out for.
Build your brand with Printing Planet UK
A step-by-step tutorial to custom garment printing. Learn how Printing Planet can help you take your business to the next level.
Valentines day 2022: Printed gift ideas
Show your love with unique, practical gifts.
Let's talk about DTG printing
Discover the pros and cons of direct to garment printing. Learn how DTG compares to screen printing and other techniques.