Custom apparel guides — everything to know before you order.
Fifteen years of answering the same great questions, written down. Learn how each printing method works, what custom apparel really costs, how to prep your artwork, and what to order for your business, team, or event — then get a quote when you’re ready.
The Complete Guide to Custom T-Shirt Printing
Screen printing, DTF, DTG, embroidery, or vinyl? A plain-English guide to every custom apparel method — how each one works, what it costs, and when to choose it.
What Is Screen Printing, and When Should You Use It?
Screen printing explained in plain English — how the process works, why it gets cheaper the more you order, and the kinds of designs it does (and does not) do well.
5 min readPlastisol vs. Water-Based Ink
The two main screen printing inks feel and behave differently. Here is how plastisol and water-based (and discharge) inks compare on softness, durability, and cost.
5 min readWhat Is DTF Printing?
DTF (direct-to-film) delivers full-color, photo-detail prints on almost any fabric with no minimums. Here is how it works and when it beats screen printing.
6 min readDTG vs. Screen Printing
DTG and screen printing solve different problems. Compare them on quantity, color, feel, fabric, and cost so you can pick the right one for your shirts.
5 min readVinyl vs. Printing
Heat-transfer vinyl is the standard for names and numbers on jerseys. Here is how it compares to ink printing and when each one is the better choice.
The Custom Apparel Buyer’s Guide
Everything to know before you order custom shirts — pricing, artwork, garment choice, turnaround, and minimums — so your order comes out right the first time.
How Much Do Custom Shirts Cost?
What actually drives the price of custom shirts — quantity, colors, garment, and method — plus practical ways to lower your per-shirt cost.
6 min readHow to Prepare Your Artwork for Printing
The file formats, resolution, and setup that print cleanly — and what to do if all you have is a logo off your website. A practical artwork prep guide.
6 min readHow to Choose the Right T-Shirt
Cotton vs. blends, budget blanks vs. premium tees, and how fit changes the feel. A practical guide to choosing the right shirt for your custom order.
5 min readHow Long Does Custom Apparel Take?
Standard turnaround, what affects it, rush options, and how to plan around a hard deadline like an event or game day.
4 min readDo You Need a Minimum Order?
Some methods have a minimum, some don’t. Here are TeeRabbit’s low per-method minimums — and how you can still order as few as one.
Custom Apparel for Business, Teams & Events
What to order for staff uniforms, sports teams, and events — the methods, garments, and planning tips that fit each use, from one shop that does all three.
Custom Shirts for Your Small Business
Staff uniforms, branded merch, and giveaways that make a small business look established — which garments and methods to choose, and how to stay on-brand.
6 min readCustom Team & Sports Uniforms
How custom jerseys come together — combining screen-printed logos with vinyl names and numbers, choosing performance fabrics, and outfitting a whole roster.
5 min readCustom Event & Fundraiser Shirts
How to plan custom tees for a 5K, tournament, school event, or fundraiser — budgeting, choosing a method that scales, and hitting your event date.
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