T-Shirt Printing Business – Complete Guide

  • Heat Press + DTF: Fastest startup, low cost, high quality
  • Screen Printing: Best for bulk orders
  • DTG: High-end, direct printing
  • Print-on-Demand: No inventory
Heat press and printing methods illustration

  • Heat press (15x15 or 16x20)
  • Blank shirts (bulk)
  • DTF transfers or vinyl cutter
  • Computer + design software
Lean equipment setup illustration

Focus on:
  • Local pride (Jacksonville themes)
  • Tech / mainframe humor
  • Faith-based messaging
  • Business branding
Keep designs bold, readable, and niche-focused. Design strategy illustration

Use your identity:
  • Brooks Computing Systems – Jacksonville
  • Tagline: Quality, Reliability & Service
  • Create consistent logo + color scheme
Branding illustration

  • Online stores (Shopify, Etsy)
  • Local churches & events
  • Small businesses
  • Custom orders
Where to sell illustration

  • Cost: $5–$10 per shirt
  • Sell: $20–$30
  • Profit: $10–$20 each
Scale comes from volume and repeat customers. Pricing and profit illustration

  1. Pick method
  2. Create 5–10 designs
  3. Order supplies
  4. Build store
  5. Print samples
  6. Launch
  7. Promote locally
7-day launch plan illustration

  • Add bulk printing services
  • Expand to hoodies, hats
  • Offer custom business branding
  • Build repeat customer base
Growth strategy illustration
Quality, Reliability & Service
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