It's all down to what you type in the prompt Tony. Poor prompts = poor images. I was going to suggest using ChatGPT to write your prompt, and then edit it... key is to read it and edit it as Chat GPT does't get everything right. Also... something a lot get frustrated about... AI doesn't get it right first time either. People are disillusioned and think that you drop a prompt in and AI just pumps out great images every time. I have worked on designs for hours in MidJourney, going back to the start and running it all over again from the beginning. Regards cropping... have you told MidJourney what ration to create at? Example 1:1, 16:9, 9:16? Use the aspect ration code at the end of your prompt - example --ar 19:6 will give you a portrait layout. If it is cropped badly, did you tell it to show full image, or have you used the edit tool to expand the canvas and allow AI to fill the new space around the original image? You have to resist, change wording, start again, change approach. If it hits the nail on the head within 10 minutes - great! But be prepared to put some work and effort in yourself to get great images plus I would suggest watching some tutorial videos on how to use MidJourney on YouTube.

Yes people, I am here to help you, if you are here you are looking for help. I've been designing and printing shirts and hoodies since 2015, I still do it as my main job, so I do know what I am doing.

From personal experience, the best machines are the Resolute DTF machines, not only for reliability but also consistency, quality and flexibility in inks they can use. I use a DTF film supplier who charges £8 per 540mm x 540mm run or £15.00 for a 540mm x 1000mm sheet. Shopping around and jumping from one supplier to another is not a good idea in my opinion. 1. You get different colours from different machines, so running a repeat job between two different suppliers will more than likely give two different finishes in colour, print thickness and possible life of the print. 2. You don't get to build up a relationship using many different suppliers, thus when favours for a speedy turnaround are required, it will be harder to request it. I do have a back-up supplier who also runs the Resolute press, and they are purely an online supplier who will run sheet sizes from A4 to gang sheets measuring 1 metre and above. This isn't a supplier who wants a relationships, they are online and just want to pump DTF out and take the cash, but I know I can rely on them if my main supplier let's me down. I have no idea who are charging £40 per metre, but for that I would expect them to come to my premises and print the image onto the garment as well 😀 £5.99 per metre? I wouldn't touch them, they are barely covering their costs in film, inks, running time and machine costs. Chances are, they won't be in business in 6 months time. Price is not a guide to quality, buying, printing and testing yourself is the guide to quality. 1. Is the price affordable and in the same ball-park as the majority of the market? 2. Do they deliver on time? 3. Are the colours sharp and vibrant? 4. Have you printed the garment and washed it to check the image has not been affected? MY ADVICE: Find 2-3 DTF suppliers in your same area/country, speak to them and start to build some rapport. Ask about print and delivery times and let them know what you are looking for and see is there is any common ground in between. Buy the same image design from each of your chosen suppliers, print it, wear it, wash it - that is the only way you will see what suits you best and looks and feels the best.