Guides & how-tos

Five coordinated custom T-shirts with a sun, hearts, sunglasses, a star and a wave, next to sunglasses and a tote bag
Custom shirts for birthdays, bachelorette parties and group trips: ideas that look good
Matching shirts make a party or a trip. Design ideas, color picks, how to add names and how to collect sizes from your friends without the group chat chaos. Read more...
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How a custom shirt is made: DTF printing from your file to the finished shirt
What happens between clicking order and picking up your shirts? A step-by-step look at DTF printing: the film, the powder, the heat press and how long it takes. Read more...
A navy polo with a white print, a white T-shirt, a red cap and a tote bag
Staff shirts and uniforms for a small business: logo placement, sizes and reorders
Matching shirts make a small team look like a real brand. Where to put your logo, which styles to pick, how to collect sizes and how to reorder for new... Read more...
Three spirit wear T-shirts in white, red and black with stars, under a string of pennant flags
School spirit wear and club shirts in Ohio: how to order for your group
Ordering spirit wear, club or team shirts for your Ohio school? Plan backwards from the event, share one sign-up link, and order tax free with an exemption certificate. Read more...
A white custom T-shirt with a red print, water drops and a 24 hour badge
How to wash DTF-printed shirts so the print lasts
A DTF print stays bright and flexible for a long time if you treat it right. Five simple habits: wait 24 hours, wash inside out, cold or warm water, dry... Read more...
A bar chart of the typical share of each shirt size in a group order, with large the tallest bar
How to pick sizes for a group order (with a typical size split)
Not sure how many of each size to order? A typical size split for 12, 24, 48 and 100 shirts, plus tips for fit, extras and letting everyone pick their... Read more...
Six custom T-shirts in red, navy, teal, gold, black and white, each with a heart on the chest
Family reunion T-shirts: ideas, sizes and how many to order
Matching family reunion shirts are easier than they look. Design ideas, a color for each branch of the family, kids' and adult sizes, and how to collect sizes from everyone. Read more...
A red custom T-shirt with a white star and a stack of gold coins
How to run a T-shirt fundraiser, step by step
Plan a T-shirt fundraiser from the design to pickup: set a price that covers your costs, share one sign-up link, collect sizes and order everything together. Read more...
A black and a red custom hoodie with prints on the chest
Custom hoodies: how to choose the fabric, fit and print placement
Hoodies are the favorite for teams, schools and staff. Here is how to pick the fabric and fit, and where a print goes on the front, back and sleeve. Read more...
Five custom printed T-shirts in white, black, red, navy and gray with the style numbers 5000, 64000, 3001, 3600 and 1717
The best T-shirts for custom printing: five popular styles compared
Gildan 5000 and 64000, Bella + Canvas 3001, Next Level 3600 and Comfort Colors 1717, compared on weight, fit and feel so you can pick the right tee for your... Read more...
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How to get your logo print-ready (file types, resolution and backgrounds)
Why some logos print crisp and others come out blurry or in a box: the file types, pixel sizes and backgrounds that print best on a shirt. Read more...
A white T-shirt with the left chest and full front print areas marked
Custom shirt print size guide: front, back, sleeves and left chest
How big should your print be? Typical sizes for a left-chest logo, a full front, a back print, sleeves and the neck label, for adults and kids. Read more...
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DTF vs screen printing: which is right for your shirts?
Full color with no setup fees, or the classic for huge one-color runs? How DTF and screen printing compare on price, minimums, colors, feel and washing. Read more...
Five team shirts with the numbers 7, 23, 10, 4 and 00
How to order custom team shirts (names, numbers and sizes)
Names and numbers, mixed youth and adult sizes, and players who each pay for their own shirt: how to order team shirts without the spreadsheet chase. Read more...
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Custom shirts in Columbus and Hilliard: local pickup, turnaround and pricing
How custom shirts work at our Columbus shop: free local pickup in Hilliard, how fast we print, and what shirts cost for teams, schools and businesses around Columbus. Read more...