Designing custom t-shirts should feel as good as wearing them. That's why we give you the tools and support to make custom t-shirt printing simple from start to finish - whether you need one shirt or one thousand.

  • Easy-to-Use T-Shirt Maker: Design your own shirt in minutes. Upload your logo, add text, or start with one of our ready-to-go templates. Every custom t-shirt design is reviewed by an artist before it's printed.
  • Help When You Need It: Our team is available 7 days a week to answer questions and recommend the best option for your order.
  • No Minimums Required: Choose from a large variety of t-shirt options that have no required minimums.
  • Options for Everyone: From budget basics to premium soft tees, we carry brands like Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Gildan, and Nike in short sleeve, long sleeve, performance, and more.
  • Screen Printing & Digital Options: We match your design to the best printing method for quality results that last wash after wash.
  • Clear, Upfront Pricing: See your customized t-shirt price instantly. No hidden fees, just simple t-shirt printing you can trust.
  • Free Shipping: Free shipping for 2 week delivery and expedited shipping options available.
  • Estimated On-Time Delivery: Pick your delivery date at checkout, and we'll make sure your order arrives when you need it, guaranteed.
  • Group-Friendly Tools: Use our Group Order Form to collect sizes and payments, or set up a Custom Ink Fundraiser with no upfront costs.


Choosing the Right T-Shirt Fabric

The fabric you choose affects softness, durability, and how your design looks once it's printed or embroidered.

  • 100% Cotton: The classic choice — breathable, soft, and reliable for everyday wear. Best for screen printing and digital printing, and the go-to for large group orders and giveaways.
  • Cotton-Poly Blend: More durable than 100% cotton and less prone to shrinking, with a slightly softer, more relaxed drape. A strong pick for high-volume team and event orders.
  • Tri-Blend: A cotton-poly-rayon mix with an exceptionally soft, vintage-heathered feel — popular for retail-quality apparel and premium giveaways where the shirt itself is part of the gift.
  • Performance Poly: Moisture-wicking and lightweight, built for movement. The standard choice for athletic teams, 5Ks, and outdoor events.

Not sure which fabric fits your event? Our team can help you match fabric to occasion and budget.


Screen Printing, Digital Printing, or Embroidery for Custom Shirts?

  • Screen Printing: The best value at scale — durable, vibrant, and cost-effective for bulk orders. Works best with 1-3 solid ink colors; more colors added to a design increases cost.
  • Digital Printing: No color limits — ideal for detailed designs, photos, and gradients that screen printing can't reproduce cleanly. A strong choice for single shirts and smaller orders since there's no extra cost per color.
  • Embroidery: A raised, textured, stitched finish that reads as premium and professional — the standard choice for corporate logos and uniforms. Works best with simpler designs; fine detail and thin lines are harder to reproduce in thread.

Not sure which is right for your design? Upload your artwork in Design Lab and we'll recommend the best fit.


Where on Your Custom Tee to Put Your Design

  • Full Front: The highest-visibility placement — ideal for bold logos, large graphics, or a design that's the main event.
  • Left Chest: A smaller, classic placement — the standard choice for corporate branding, team names, and a clean, retail-ready look.
  • Back: Great for a second design element — team names, event dates, or a slogan that reads well from a distance.
  • Sleeve: A subtle accent placement for a small logo or icon.

Combine placements — like a small left-chest logo with a bigger back design — to get the most out of your shirt.


What Affects Your Custom T-Shirt Price (and How to Save)

Your price depends on four things: quantity, shirt style, number of ink colors, and decoration method. Here's how to get the most for your budget:

  • Order More: Price per shirt drops as your quantity goes up — see it update in real time in Design Lab.
  • Use Fewer Colors (for screen printing): Since screen printing charges per color, simplifying your design to 1-2 colors is the single easiest way to lower your price without changing your quantity.
  • Choose Digital Printing for Small Orders: If you're ordering a handful of shirts, digital printing has no per-color charge, which often makes it cheaper than screen printing at low quantities.
  • Stick to One Print Location: Adding a second location (like a back print) adds cost — a single, well-placed design keeps your price down.


Custom T-Shirts for Every Group

Whatever you're bringing people together for, there's a custom tee for it — here's how groups actually use them.

  • Company & Corporate Events: Onboarding kits, retreats, and conferences — professional branding that looks as good in the office as it does at the offsite.
  • School & Spirit Wear: From student council to spirit week, durable tees that mix youth and adult sizes so the whole school matches.
  • Sports Teams & Leagues: Durable enough for practice, sharp enough for travel days — add names and numbers through Design Lab.
  • Nonprofits & Fundraisers: High-margin, giveaway-friendly merch that supporters want to buy or wear — priced to work for nonprofit budgets.
  • Family Reunions & Life Events: A shared design with a family name or event year turns any gathering into a matching-shirt moment.
  • Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties: Fast turnaround and low or no minimums make it easy to get the whole group matching before the big weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a custom t-shirt cost?

The cost depends on the style you choose, the number of colors in your design, and how many shirts you order. The more you order, the lower your price per shirt. With Custom Ink's all-inclusive pricing, you'll always see your exact total before you buy — no setup fees, no hidden charges. You can experiment with quantity, shirt style, and design colors in our Design Lab and watch the price update in real time. Whether you're ordering one shirt or five hundred, you'll know exactly what you're paying before you check out.

Why should I order custom t-shirts from Custom Ink?

We've been doing this for 25 years and have fulfilled millions of orders — from small family reunions to Fortune 500 company rollouts. Here's what that means for you:

  • The right shirt for any budget: We carry Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Gildan, Nike, and hundreds more in short sleeve, long sleeve, performance, and beyond.
  • Design made easy: Upload a logo, add text, or start from a template in our Design Lab. Every design gets a free review from a real artist before it goes to print.
  • Help when you need it: Our team is available 7 days a week — by phone or chat — and they know custom apparel inside and out.
  • Free shipping and satisfaction guaranteed: Standard delivery ships free and arrives in two weeks. Rush options are available at checkout if you need it sooner.
  • No minimum t-shirts: For hundreds of styles, you can order one shirt or a thousand. You choose exactly what you need.
  • No surprises at checkout: Pricing is clear and up front, always.
Can I order just one custom t-shirt?

Yes, you can order just one custom t-shirt at Custom Ink. We offer

no minimum t-shirts

on select products, so whether you need a single shirt for a gift or hundreds of custom shirts to outfit your whole company, we've got you covered. Explore options like long sleeve t-shirts, performance tees, and more. Browse our no minimum t-shirts options to find the right style for your order.

What's the turnaround time for custom t-shirt printing?
Custom Ink's standard delivery is estimated to arrive in two weeks, and shipping is always free. Need your shirts sooner? Rush delivery options are available at checkout (including a 3 day super rush option) so you can get your custom t-shirts right when you need them.
How do I design my own custom t-shirt?
You can design your own custom t-shirt online with Custom Ink's easy-to-use Design Lab. Upload a logo, add text, or choose from thousands of clipart and font options to create your look. Every custom t-shirt design is reviewed by an artist before it's printed, and our team is available 7 days a week if you need help along the way.
How do I order custom t-shirts for my group?
Ordering custom shirts for a group is simple with our Group Order Form. This free tool makes it easy to collect sizes and payments from everyone, without leaving one person to manage it all. Just save your design, set up a Group Order Form, and share the link. Each person can pay individually, and you'll still get matching high-quality custom t-shirts delivered on time.
What are some tips for designing a high-quality t-shirt?
Keep your design simple, choose colors that stand out, and make sure your logo or artwork is high resolution. In Custom Ink's Design Lab, you can also start with free templates, experiment with fonts, and get a final review from our artists to ensure your design looks great on your shirt.
What kinds of events can I order a custom t-shirt for?
We make it simple to create high-quality custom shirts for any occasion. Whether you need one custom t-shirt for a gift or hundreds for your team, school, or business, we help bring your idea to life.
Can I create custom shirts from specific brands?

Yes, we offer a wide selection of premium custom t-shirts and popular brands like

Comfort Colors

,

Bella+Canvas

, and

Nike

.

Do I have choices in which t-shirt I customize?
Yes, we have hundreds of t-shirt styles and brands available, including premium options with a softer feel and upgraded details, sustainable options, and speciality details.
Can I choose embroidery or screen printing for my custom t shirts?

You can choose

embroidery for many of our t-shirts

. Embroidery on t shirts is a great option for logos, team names, or designs where you want a raised, textured look. Keep in mind that t-shirt embroidery works best with simpler designs — fine details and thin lines are harder to reproduce with thread. If you choose a printed shirt, we'll choose the

screen printing or digital printing method

that works best for the product and design.

What is the best custom t shirt printing method?

The best t-shirt printing method depends on the specifics of the design and the order. For single custom t-shirts (with no minimum required), digital printing is ideal as it provides a high quality result at a reasonable price. Digital printing is also great for designs with a lot of detail or include photos. Screen printing is ideal for custom colors (as ink colors can be mixed together) and for products that can't be digitally printed easily (such as water bottles).

What if I need to send t-shirts to employees across the country — not just one location?

While you can send your t-shirt order to multiple locations with Custom Ink, if you want to distribute branded t-shirts to employees at multiple addresses, set up a company store, or build ongoing new hire welcome kits, you could check out custom t-shirts on Swag.com — our sister platform built exactly for that. Swag.com handles warehousing, on-demand reordering, and individual shipments to as many addresses as you need.

What file types work best for uploading artwork for my custom shirt design?

Vector files — like AI, EPS, or SVG — give you the sharpest results, especially for logos and text-based designs. High-resolution PNG or JPG files (at least 300 DPI) also work well. If your file isn't print-ready, our artists will flag it during their review and work with you to get the best possible result. Not sure if your file will work? Upload it anyway and we'll let you know.

What happens after I place my custom shirt order?

Once your custom t-shirt order is placed, our artists review your design to make sure everything looks right before it goes to print. If any adjustments are needed — artwork clarity, placement, color — we'll contact you directly for approval. You'll receive email updates as your order moves through production and shipping. If you ever have questions about where your order stands, our team is available 7 days a week to give you a real answer.

What if I need to make changes after ordering my custom shirts?

Reach out to us as soon as possible. If your order hasn't entered production yet, we can usually make adjustments to your design, quantity, or shipping details. Once production begins, changes become difficult, so the sooner you contact us, the better. Our team is available 7 days a week by phone or chat.

What if my shirts arrive and something is wrong?

We stand behind everything we print. If your order arrives with a production error, contact us and we'll make it right — reprint, replacement, or refund. We do a quality review before every order ships, but if something slips through, we want to know about it and we'll fix it.

What kinds of events and groups order custom t-shirts from Custom Ink?

All kinds! We've helped teams, businesses, schools, nonprofits, families, and individuals create custom shirts for every occasion imaginable. Company events, school spirit days, fundraisers, family reunions, sports teams, volunteer groups, bachelorette parties — if you need custom shirts, we've done it before and we'll make it work for you.

Do you offer discounts for large custom shirt orders?

Yes. Custom Ink pricing scales with quantity — the more shirts you order, the lower your per-shirt cost. You'll see this reflected automatically as you adjust quantities in the Design Lab. For very large or complex bulk custom shirt orders, our team is available to help you find the best value for your budget.