Custom T-Shirt Guides: Printing Methods, Costs, Blanks & Selling
Plain-English guides to screen printing vs DTG, what custom shirts cost, ordering for a group, choosing a blank tee and starting a t-shirt business.
Etsy print on demandHow to sell print-on-demand t-shirts on Etsy: which POD companies integrate with Etsy, Etsy fees, pricing for profit and Etsy’s production-…
How to start a print on demand businessStart selling print-on-demand shirts with no inventory: pick a niche, choose a POD company, set prices that make a profit, and launch on Et…
T-shirt printing machines and equipment, explainedHeat press, sublimation, DTF, DTG or screen printing? What each t-shirt printing machine costs, what it can print, and which one to start w…
Screen printing vs DTG (direct-to-garment)Screen printing vs DTG compared: cost by quantity, colors, feel, durability and turnaround, and when DTF or embroidery is the better choice.
DTF vs DTG printingDTF (direct-to-film) vs DTG (direct-to-garment): how each works, feel, durability, fabrics and cost, and which is better for your custom t-…
How much do custom t-shirts cost?Typical 2026 prices for custom t-shirts by quantity and print method (1 shirt, 12, 50 and 100+) and what pushes the price up or down.
How to order custom shirts for a groupA step-by-step plan for group shirt orders: budget, sizes, artwork, choosing a printer, collecting money and avoiding the most common mista…
T-shirt weight explained (oz and GSM)What t-shirt fabric weight means (ounces per square yard vs GSM) and how lightweight, midweight and heavyweight tees compare, with examples.
How to start a t-shirt businessStart a t-shirt business with little money: pick a niche, design, choose print-on-demand or bulk, set prices with real margins, and find yo…
T-shirt design file requirementsHow to prepare artwork for t-shirt printing: the best file types, resolution (300 dpi), print sizes, colors and transparent backgrounds.
How to wash printed t-shirtsMake screen-printed, DTG and DTF shirts last: wash inside out on cold, skip fabric softener and high heat, and never iron directly on the p…
Bella+Canvas 3001 vs Next Level 3600The two most popular soft blank tees compared: weight, fabric, fit, length, colors and price, and which one to choose for your shirts.
Gildan 5000 vs Bella+Canvas 3001Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton vs Bella+Canvas 3001: weight, softness, fit, durability and price, and when the cheaper shirt is the right call.