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Custom embroidered shirts

Order embroidered t-shirts for yourself and your team or start selling online

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Create a custom embroidered t-shirt with our free embroidery Design Maker

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Sell quality t-shirts with custom logos and designs to customers worldwide

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Estimated embroidered t-shirt delivery to United States is from May 21 to 23

Choose from a huge selection of quality custom-embroidered shirts and t-shirts

Get creative with shirt embroidery placements

Stitch placement matters—make your custom embroidery in all the right spots

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Keep it classic: left chest

This is a go-to for showcasing custom logos, monograms, and team names. It’s subtle, sleek, and looks great on everything from workwear to t-shirts.

Go bold: center chest

Make your shirt embroidery the star of the show. Center chest designs are ideal for uniform t-shirts, big statements, and branding.

Make it loud: large front

Choose large front custom embroidery for maximum visibility. Perfect for intricate designs, standout text, or logos that speak volumes.

Add a twist: sleeve embroidery

Give your t-shirts an unexpected edge. Embroider custom logos or details on the sleeve for extra flair.

Play with colors and make your custom embroidered t-shirt stand out

From sharp custom logos to wild gradients, we’ve got the thread game locked down

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Stick with the classic 15 thread colors

Choose from a vibrant palette of 15 tried-and-true colors. Pick up to 6 per design to match your brand, make custom logos pop, or keep things in the custom-embroidered clothing design clean and simple.

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Go above and beyond with unlimited color embroidery

Got a big vision? Use our unlimited color embroidery to create smooth gradients and intricate designs.

This advanced option works on 50+ products. To start designing, go to our product catalog and filter by Technique > Unlimited color embroidery.

Design a custom embroidered t‑shirt for yourself or start a business!

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How to design and sell custom embroidered shirts

Part 1

Choose your canvas

Pick from our huge selection of over 50 custom embroidery-ready t-shirts and other apparel

Part 2

Create a design

Upload your artwork or use our free Design Maker to craft custom embroidery that reflects your brand

Part 3

Add products to your store

List your embroidered t-shirt on your online shop

Part 4

Build your business, we’ll handle the rest

Focus on marketing while we take care of production, packaging, and shipping

Tips for creating embroidery-ready apparel designs

Design your embroidery file and start showcasing your brand with confidence

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Prepare your design for embroidery

Before your t-shirts go into production, prep your design according to these guidelines:

  • Stick to simple shapes with thick lines for the best results
  • Make every element, like your logo, at least 0.05″ (1.3 mm) thick
  • Use clean, readable text or graphic designs—no fine-line details
  • Choose up to 6 thread colors from our 15-color palette
  • Go bold with unlimited color embroidery if you want gradient styles
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Have your designs digitized

We’ll handle digitization for you. Just upload your file, and we’ll convert it into a format our custom embroidery machines can read. It’s a one-time $6.50 fee (or $3.95 for text made in our Design Maker), and you can reuse the file unlimited times later.

Why sell embroidered t-shirts with Printful

Easy setup

Launch your embroidered apparel brand quickly with our beginner-friendly tools. No design background—no problem.

Durable, premium-quality products

From intricate designs to custom logos, our embroidery delivers a pro finish that stands the test of time. Your t-shirts will look more than good, they’ll also last.

A variety of styles to match your brand

Choose from a huge selection of t-shirt styles, fits, and fabrics. Whether you’re selling sporty classics or fashion trends, we’ve got options for everyone.

Cost-effective fulfillment and no order minimums

With Printful, you only pay when a product sells. That means no upfront investment, no unsold inventory, and room for healthy profit margins.

Global reach, local expertise

Our fulfillment centers worldwide ensure fast delivery times and cost-effective shipping, backed by 10+ years of print-on-demand expertise.

We take care of all the rest

From production and packaging to global apparel shipping, we handle everything. This gives you time to build your brand and grow your business.

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Sell your t-shirts—embroidery and prints—on the most popular ecommerce platforms

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How to design your own embroidered t-shirt

Part 1

Choose t-shirts

Pick from 50+ t-shirts—Gildan, Champion, Adidas and more

Part 2

Add an embroidery design

Upload your logo or artwork or create one in our free Design Maker

Part 3

Wait for delivery

Order your garment, and we’ll use our industry expertise to embroider it

Order t-shirts in bulk and save big

Order 25+ items and save up to 48%. Mix and match the sizes, designs, and colors of your t-shirts.

Why do people around the world love Printful’s quality? Check out what the reviews say!

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Frequently asked questions

Digitization is a process where we convert your design into a file our embroidery equipment understands. This process involves formatting the stitch type, density, and color—all the details our machines need to recognize and embroider the design exactly as you imagined it.

 

Embroidery digitization requires a one-time payment of $6.50 or $3.95 if you create the design in our Design Maker. You can reuse the digitized design as many times as you like.

No, we don’t accept embroidery files that have been digitized elsewhere. These files still need to be adjusted to work with our embroidery machines.

Absolutely! With MerchShare, you can easily place group orders for embroidered shirts and other custom products. Create a personalized embroidered shirt design template and share the link with your friends or colleagues.

 

Members can select their preferred shirt size, color, and shipping destination. We’ll take care of fulfillment and deliver the order directly to them. Say goodbye to tedious manual work with MerchShare!

 

Before washing, turn your shirt inside out. Then, machine-wash it in cold temperature on a gentle cycle. After washing, don’t wring the shirt, just hang it to dry. You can also dry-clean embroidered shirts.

Go for the left chest, center, left sleeve, both sleeves, or, for some shirts, a large center placement. You can also mix things up and add direct-to-garment (DTG) designs on the back, too.

Yep! Each spot has its own size guidelines to make sure it looks as good as possible. When you drop your design into our Design Maker, it will show you the best size for where you want it.

Sell embroidered shirts and other custom clothing items using our print-on-demand service. Just create your design, choose from our huge selection of t-shirts, upload your logo or designs, and sync with your online store. We’ll take care of fulfillment and shipping, while you focus on showcasing and growing your company.

Nope! With Printful, there are no order minimums. Whether you’re ordering one custom embroidered shirt or hundreds, we’ve got you covered. We make it easy to start your business without upfront inventory costs.

Yes! We offer discounts on bulk orders. If you plan to stock up on logo t-shirts for your team, event, or business, check out our bulk order terms. Use the calculator above to see how much you’ll save.

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