How do I connect my t-shirt store to Printful?

If you’re using an ecommerce platform or marketplace, connect your store using our integrations . If you’ve built your store from scratch, you can connect to Printful using APIs .

How much does it cost to create custom t-shirts?

Our t-shirt prices start at $8.85. Your customized t-shirt prices depend on the t-shirt models and the customization techniques you choose (such as direct-to-garment prints, embroidery, and all-over printing). If you want to customize t-shirt labels too, there’ll be extra fees that you can see in the Design Maker.

Can I really make money selling t-shirts?

Yes. Custom t-shirts, especially those with niche designs are becoming increasingly popular by the year . With the growing demand for custom t-shirts, your brand has a good opportunity to be noticed by customers and other businesses alike. Printful only charges you for your product fulfillment and shipping, and as you set your own profit margins, you can choose how much money you’ll earn. To get a better idea of how this works, check out this video .

How do I use the Design Maker for creating custom t-shirts?

The best way to find out is to try it! You can upload and edit your print files or create beautiful designs from scratch. For more information, watch this video on how to create t-shirt designs in Printful’s Design Maker .

What makes a good t-shirt design?

A good t-shirt design will: Resonate with your target audience Comply with our DTG print file guidelines Be true to your brand and your niche Check out our article on t-shirt design ideas for inspiration.

Can I print my design on t-shirt sleeves?

Yes, you can print your design on the sleeves of our tees, except for the ¾ sleeve shirts. If you’re looking for more design placement options, you can also try all-over print shirts .

Is it profitable to sell t-shirts online?

Yes, selling t-shirts online can be profitable with the right strategy. Read our blog about how to start a t-shirt business in 2024.

How much can I make selling custom t-shirts?

Your earnings from selling custom t-shirts vary widely based on production costs, your pricing strategy, and sales volume. Custom t-shirt business profit margins typically range from 30% to 50% .

What’s a good profit on a shirt?

A good profit margin for custom t-shirts starts at 30%. There are tactics for increasing your t-shirt business profit margin : Choose premium quality t-shirts Combine several printing areas Try embroidery for a premium look Offer personalization options Use custom branding

How much should a custom t-shirt cost?

To price a custom t-shirt, set it low enough to attract buyers but high enough to cover costs and make a profit. Usually, the sale price is 2–3 times higher than the production cost . If it costs $10 to make, you might sell it for $20 or $30. This way, the price feels right to customers, and you still turn a profit.

Sell Custom T-shirts Online

Custom t-shirt printing

How to sell t-shirts online

Create best-selling t-shirts in minutes with our free Design Maker

Sell your t-shirts online with automatic order fulfillment and no volume minimums

Estimated delivery to United States is from November 11 to 11

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Create t-shirt designs and mockups

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Explore our Design Maker

Experiment with countless design elements and create original t-shirts that match your brand. Try our:

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Clipart collection
Quick Designs
Text Tool with 250+ fonts

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Showcase your t-shirts

Create eye-catching t-shirt mockups with our Product Templates. You’ll get:

High-quality images
Flat lay, lifestyle, and model mockup options
Holiday themes
Downloadable mockup files

Create t-shirts for your target audience

Choose from men’s, women’s, and kids' t-shirts

How to create a custom t-shirt

Make your choice

Pick from a wide selection of t-shirt models and colors

Add your design

Upload your design or create one in our Design Maker

Sell your customized t-shirt online

Add your t-shirt to your online store

Stay on top of customer wants with these best-sellers

Get unmatched quality tees for affordable prices

How to sell t-shirts in 2024?

Here's why and how you can start a t-shirt business in 2024.

Why sell custom t-shirts with Printful

Easy to launch

Set up your store through a fast and intuitive process

Unmatched quality

Sell products that have a 99.7% customer satisfaction rate

Affordable prices

Offer high-end t-shirts without breaking the bank

Print-on-demand dropshipping

Follow any trend without wasting money on excess t-shirt stock

All eyes on you

Promote your business with custom apparel labels, packaging inserts, and other branding options

No order minimums

Sell t-shirts online at your own pace and no minimum order volume

How we’ve helped others to achieve their dreams

Premium quality products

Since 2015, Printful has helped us grow by making premium quality products for us. Our customers are constantly impressed with the quality of the print and shirts, and I wouldn’t use Printful if they didn’t carry across the premium quality nature of the products I desire my brand to be known for.

Marc Sach

FUZZBALLS

Recommend!

Printful has been absolutely crucial in helping our growth over the last year, handling the heavy lifting of production, storage, and delivery. Without Printful, we wouldn’t have been able to scale our sales anywhere near what we’ve been able to accomplish. The best part is, they just keep getting better so I’m excited to keep working with them!

Zach Horvath

LIVE A GREAT

The quality is really good!

I tried samples from a bunch of different companies—I wanted to make sure the quality was really good. Out of the samples I got, Printful was by far the best one. I recommend them to all my friends. For me, Printful has relieved so many anxieties I have about shipping, printing, the whole process of being a creator and selling your merch. It’s a cool way to put my art and designs onto actual products that people can wear.