How to make custom t-shirts: Printing methods, costs, and design tips
In this guide, we’ll show you how to make custom t-shirts using eight printing methods with a full cost breakdown and design tips from Printify.
Custom team shirts
Create custom team shirts for personal, team, or business needs – or sell them online. Pick a shirt, upload your design, and let us handle the rest.
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Custom print-on-demand team shirts
Free team shirt maker
Use our Product Creator to design team shirts with your custom logos
The best prices
From functional to fashionable, our high-quality shirts come at the best prices
No minimum order
Fulfill any number of sports team t-shirts with no minimum requirements
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Design custom sports team shirts today and order on demand.
How to make custom team shirts in four easy steps
Gear up with custom team shirts easily
From cotton tees to moisture-wicking jerseys and embroidered hoodies, our Catalog has the right team shirt for every sport, group, and corporate event.
T-shirts and tank tops
Lightweight cotton tees and breathable tanks from Bella+Canvas, Gildan, and more – perfect for casual team practice, summer training sessions, and warm-weather events.
Baseball jerseys
All-over print baseball jerseys and tops customize cleanly with team graphics, numbers, and player names – built for game day and weekend league play.
Basketball jerseys
Moisture-wicking AOP basketball jerseys deliver bright, full-coverage prints for full-team customization that keeps players cool and customers happy on the court.
Football jerseys
Heavy-duty AOP football jerseys take bold team graphics, names, and numbers from front to back – made for serious season play and supporter merch alike.
Hoodies, sweatshirts, and long sleeves
Cozy fleece hoodies, raglan long sleeves, and zip-ups round out the team gear – perfect for warmups, sidelines, off-season practice, and supporter sales.
Who can personalize team gear with Printify?
Anyone with a design idea can customize t-shirts in minutes.
Creators and designers
Build a sports-themed merchandise line, sell to fan communities, and express your creative vision through quality shirts.
eCommerce entrepreneurs
Launch and scale online stores selling custom team shirts to sports teams, clubs, families, and businesses worldwide – zero inventory required.
Brands and enterprises
Outfit employees, kit out corporate sports leagues, or run promotional campaigns with branded team shirts that spruce up every business event.
Order custom team shirts in bulk and save big!
Outfitting a whole team, planning a corporate event, or putting together a uniform program? Order 20 or more pieces from the same Print Provider to unlock automatic bulk discounts on shipping.
Perfect for group orders, promotional products, season setup, family team events, and any expected large-volume run. Your patient bulk planning pays off – better pricing per unit, the same Printify quality, and orders that arrive on schedule.
Why sell custom team shirts
The Sports Apparel Market is valued at
in 2026 – a massive, evergreen category powered by recreational leagues, school sports, fan merchandise, and corporate teams.
With Print on Demand, you tap into that demand without putting any money upfront. No bulk inventory, no warehouse, no waiting for boxes. Design, list, and let our Print Providers handle production, packaging, and shipping per order.
A simple, low-risk way to launch a sports merchandise business in any niche.
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Liora Goren
Ahavti Lifestyle
I don’t have to invest the money I can’t lose into my business. With Printify, I only pay the fulfillment fees, and the rest is all profit.
April Showers
Afro Unicorn
I really appreciate working with Printify on my brand. Afro Unicorn was only supposed to be my design on a white shirt. It is so much more. Printify allows me the time to run the business and not work in the business.
Rich Khun
Hustle Ninjas
Printify helped me start a completely hands-off revenue stream. When you spot a niche that you want to enter quickly, you don’t have to worry about buying stock or equipment.
Christopher
Dog Ross Pet Painting
Printify Premium has helped my profit margins tremendously, and spending $20 a month has probably saved me over $200 a month.
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MinieArt
Using Printify saved our struggling business of 6 years and gave us more time with our family.
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OceansAsia
I like Printify products because they tie in with our organisation’s message.
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SHYFT Creations
I love the Printify Product Creator. It keeps everything consistent and allows me to keep my brand looking sharp and professional.
Why choose Printify for custom team shirt printing
Free to sign up
Create a Printify account risk-free with a simple sign-up. Once you’re logged in, explore all print-on-demand features at your own pace.
Design with ease
Customize products for teams with our in-browser Product Creator – a handy tool to effortlessly apply your designs and save a product ready for printing.
Premium printing techniques
From embroidery and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing to all-over sublimation covering the fabric seam-to-seam, your graphics will come to life.
Dedicated support
Flexible, knowledgeable, ready to help – our service team is available 24/7 via chat or email regarding orders, processes, and concerns.
Print providers worldwide
Printify is partnered with a global network of Print Providers that fulfill your orders and ship them directly to the customer’s address.
Sell custom team shirts on the top sales channels
List your custom shirts on any of our partnered eCommerce integrations, including TikTok Shop, Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, and more.
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Print-on-demand team shirts: Frequently asked questions
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