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Custom t-shirts for teams, businesses & events

One shirt isn't quite like the other. Here's how a team order, a business uniform run, and an event tee actually differ in practice.

Custom t-shirts for sports teams

Team orders almost always need rosters: names and numbers on the back of every shirt. A good shop bakes that into the quote (we do). Plan for:

  • Sublimated jerseys or game-day tees for players
  • Matching warm-ups, shooting shirts, or hoodies
  • Embroidered polos for coaches
  • Spirit-pack tees or hoodies for parents and fans

Send a roster, your logo, and a sizing breakdown. Most team orders ship 5–7 business days after artwork approval. See team uniforms for more detail.

Custom t-shirts for businesses

Businesses usually want a small consistent run that's easy to reorder for new hires. Embroidered polos and jackets read the most professional; printed staff tees work for casual brands, food service, and event days.

  • Pick one or two pieces and stick with them — consistency builds the brand.
  • Save a digitized embroidery file so reorders ship in days.
  • Order sizing across XS–4XL so new hires never wait.

Custom t-shirts for events

Events live or die by deadlines. The shirt is the merch table, the volunteer uniform, and the photograph people share for years. Tips that save events:

  • Order on the early side — minimum 10 business days before the event.
  • Order a 10–15% sizing buffer for walk-ups.
  • Sublimation beats screen print for full-color sponsor art.
  • Keep the back clean for sponsor logos in a vertical stack.

Sizing breakdowns that work

Don't have a roster yet? Common breakdowns for unknown groups:

  • Adult mixed crowd (100 shirts): 10 S · 25 M · 30 L · 25 XL · 8 2XL · 2 3XL
  • Youth team (15 shirts): 3 YS · 5 YM · 5 YL · 2 AS
  • Business uniform (20 shirts): survey staff first — uniform fit matters most.

Ready to start? Browse custom t-shirts or request a quote with your numbers.