Printing

DTF & Vinyl Printing

On The Outer provides custom DTF and vinyl garment printing for businesses, trades, sports teams, clubs and individuals across Rotorua, Bay of Plenty and South Waikato.

Our printing services are suitable for workwear, uniforms, team apparel, promotional clothing, event garments and custom personal projects.

DTF printing is well suited to detailed, full-colour artwork, while vinyl printing is ideal for clean logos, names, numbers and simple designs. The best option depends on the garment, artwork, quantity and intended use.

Whether you need branded workwear, team gear or custom apparel, we can help you choose a printing solution suited to your project.

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Colour-coded list of 4x4 self drive, 4WD buggies, horse treks, clay shooting, archery, airsoft target and paintball

Bright green symmetrical geometric motif with diamond and stepped patterns on black

Pink and blue slogan graphic reading “Saves lives – 1 kapa at a time” with large handwritten hashtag text

Vibrant illustrated figure with bold Māori-inspired decorative forms, red ribbons and turquoise background

Colourful illustrated Rotorua cityscape featuring local buildings, landmarks and Māori architectural details

Two distressed “1964” number designs in red, white, black and gold colourways

Nine illustrated Matariki figures labelled Waipunarangi, Ururangi, Tupu-ā-rangi, Hiwa-i-te-rangi, Waitī, Matariki, Waitā, Pōhutukawa and Tupu-ā-nuku

Circular black, white and blue emblem with wave-like forms and T.W.H.M lettering

Three tall geometric pattern panels in black, red gradient and multicolour finishes

Large white abstract koru-style motif with turquoise spiral centre on black

Hand-drawn motif sketches transformed into a clean white Kāhui Whetū 2024 DTF design

Basketball tribute design featuring a player in New Zealand uniform with Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna and Aotearoa New Zealand text

Various Printing Options

Direct to Garment (DTG)

DTG printing is a digital printing technique used to directly print designs onto cotton garments, such as t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel. It is similar to printing on paper with an inkjet printer, but instead, it applies ink directly onto fabric.

High-quality and detailed prints with many colour options. Suitable for small print runs and one-off custom designs. Allows for intricate designs with gradients and fine details. Soft and breathable prints that integrate well with the fabric (cotton or natural fibres)

Screen Printing

is a process where ink is forced through a mesh screen onto a surface.

Sublimation

is a technique that transfers designs onto polyester fabric. This chemical process involves a solid turning into a gas.

Direct to film (DTF)

DTF printing is a digital printing method that involves printing a design onto a special film and transferring it onto a fabric or other surfaces using heat and pressure.

Ideal for intricate designs, fine detail and gradients. DTF produces vibrant and long-lasting prints with good colour reproduction. Suitable for most fabric types, including cotton, polyester, and blends. It offers excellent durability and resistance to fading.

Digital Printing

offers vibrant, full-colour prints with excellent colour reproduction. Allows for detailed designs and photographic images.

The following print techniques are done off site. We will organise it for you making the experience easy and hassle free.

Vinyl Printing

Ideal for simple bold, designs and solid colour. Vinyl has a limited colour range but does include metallics and neon.

Four young adult models wearing winter jackets doing the mana wave