Create best-selling t-shirts in minutes with our free Design Maker
Sell your shirts online with zero upfront costs and automated order fulfilment
Deliver custom t-shirts across the UK in days from our local fulfilment centre
Your simple 3-step guide to selling t-shirts online in the UK
Part 1
Choose your shirt
Browse our custom clothing catalogue and pick the right t-shirt for your business
Part 2
Bring your design to life
Upload your artwork or use our free Design Maker to create your own products that stand out
Part 3
Start selling to your UK customers
Link your Printful account to a platform like Shopify or Etsy, set your price, and when someone buys – we handle printing and delivery
Businesses that trust Printful
Design and sell t-shirts that your customers will love
Explore our free Design Maker
Printful’s Design Maker is packed with features to help you create stunning designs that match your brand’s style.
Try our:
- Premium Getty Images library
- Large collection of clipart and graphics
- Pre-made Quick Designs for fast creation
- Powerful Text Tool with hundreds of fonts
- Pattern Tool that turns any element into full-scale art
Create realistic product mockups
Create professional mockups to showcase your t-shirts across your online shop and social media. Clear product images make all the difference when it comes to sales.
You’ll get:
- High-resolution images for a professional look
- A variety of flat lay, lifestyle, and on-model mockups
- Themed backgrounds for seasons and bank holidays
- Downloadable files ready for your marketing
Find the perfect fit for everyone
Browse t-shirts for men, women, and kids – all available with no minimum orders and ready to customise
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How selling t-shirts online works with Print on Demand
Printful simplifies selling clothes online through Print on Demand (POD). We only produce an item when an order is placed in your store, so there’s no need to buy stock upfront.
Choose where you’ll sell
Connect your Printful account to 18 top eCommerce platforms and marketplaces. Whether you’re building a brand on Shopify or reaching a massive audience on Etsy, we integrate seamlessly.
Connect your online shop
Once connected, your customer orders flow automatically to us. You don’t have to lift a finger – we receive the order details, and our systems get to work straight away.
We handle the UK fulfilment and printing
Our UK facility prints your designs using direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology for vibrant, detailed results – then packs and delivers orders straight to your customers via trusted carriers like Royal Mail.
Focus on growing your brand
With production and fulfilment taken care of, concentrate on what you do best: creating brilliant designs and marketing your brand to customers across the UK and beyond.
Why Printful is your perfect partner for selling t-shirts in the UK
Easy to launch
Set up your Printful account and create your first product in minutes. It’s a brilliant way to start a side gig or build a full-time business as a sole trader or limited company.
Unmatched quality
We’re obsessed with quality. From the t-shirt softness to print precision, we inspect every item to meet our high standards. Order samples to see and feel the quality for yourself.
No upfront investment
Forget the risk of expensive unsold stock. With our print-on-demand service, you only pay for a product after you’ve sold it. This keeps your costs low and profits high.
UK-based Print on Demand
Our fulfilment centre in the UK means faster, more reliable delivery for your British customers. They get their orders in just a few days with no unexpected customs fees or cross-border delays.
Your brand, your way
Build an unforgettable brand. Add your logo with custom inside and outside labels, and include personalised pack-in slips in your parcels for a truly professional touch.
No order minimums
Whether you sell one t-shirt or a thousand, we’re here for you. Our no-minimum approach is perfect for testing new designs, finding your niche, and growing your business at your own pace.
How we’ve helped others 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
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.
Ben Aqua
Ben Aqua Shop
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 STORYGrow your brand interest and catalog with other products
Frequently asked questions about selling t-shirts online in the UK
Your profit is the difference between your retail price and our fulfilment cost. Many UK sellers aim for a profit margin of 30-50%, which could mean earning anywhere from £5 to £15 per t-shirt, depending on the base cost and your pricing strategy.
If you’re selling t-shirts to make a profit, you’ll need to register with HMRC. Start as a sole trader, which is the simplest structure, or form a limited company as you grow. We always recommend consulting with a legal or financial advisor.
You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a 12-month period. Below that threshold, registration is voluntary. You’re responsible for managing your own tax compliance – for official guidance, check GOV.UK or speak to a qualified accountant.
Start by identifying your niche audience. Use social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to promote your designs with our mockups. Collaborating with UK-based influencers, running targeted ads, and optimising your shop for search engines (SEO) are all effective strategies.
To sell print-on-demand t-shirts, connect your online store to Printful using our partnered integrations, featuring platforms like Shopify, Etsy, Wix, and more. If you’ve built your site from scratch, use our API to sync orders for automatic fulfilment and delivery.
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