How to Order Custom T-Shirts (Without the Headache)

Ordering custom shirts for the first time can feel like a lot of decisions. It doesn't have to be. Here's the whole process, start to finish, the way we walk customers through it every day.

1. Pick your shirt

Start with the garment. A basic cotton tee is a great all-around pick, a softer blend feels more like a retail shirt, and performance shirts are best for sports and outdoor work. Browse our custom apparel catalog to compare styles, colors and starting prices.

Our minimum is 12 pieces per style, and you can mix sizes within that, so 3 smalls, 5 mediums and 4 larges still counts as 12.

2. Get your design ready

You have three easy options:

• Design it yourself in our Design Lab, with no design software needed.
• Upload your logo or artwork. A high-resolution file or vector (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) prints best.
• Send us your idea. A sketch or a description is fine, and we'll help with the art.

3. Choose your print locations

Front, back, sleeve, or a mix. A front logo with a larger back design is the classic team and business setup. Each extra location adds to the price, so pick the ones that matter most.

4. Get your price

Use our Instant Price tool to see what your order costs in about a minute, or request a quote and we'll work it out with you. We don't charge screen fees or setup fees, so the price you see is the price for your shirts.

5. Plan your timing

• Standard: about 2 weeks
• Rush: about 1 week, for a 15% upcharge

If your event has a hard date, tell us up front and count back from it. Collecting sizes from a group usually takes longer than the printing, so start there.

6. We print and ship

Everything is screen printed in-house in our own shop and shipped anywhere in the US. Need shirts sent to different people or locations? We can ship to multiple addresses for a flat $9.95 per US address.

Quick checklist

1. Shirt style and colors
2. Size breakdown (12+ pieces)
3. Artwork or idea
4. Print locations
5. In-hand date

Have those five things and your order will move fast.