Custom T-Shirts

Choose the T-shirt shape before finalizing the fabric

An oversized tee, a shorter boxy tee and a long-sleeve style need different measurement discussions. Set chest width, body length, shoulder position and sleeve shape separately. If you use a reference garment, identify its size and say which features should be retained or changed. A front image alone cannot show the back length, neck opening or sleeve construction.

For drop-shoulder designs, agree where sleeve length begins. Extending the shoulder while leaving the same sleeve length can change the finished reach. For boxy designs, mark where the hem should sit and whether the front and back are level. These details help turn a visual idea into a chart that can be checked on the sample.

Compare jersey by handle, construction and weight

State the proposed composition and GSM where known, together with color and finish. A heavier jersey can support a different outline, but its yarn, knit structure and finishing also affect feel and drape. A physical swatch provides information that a weight number or screen image leaves out. Keep unselected material details marked for review.

A washed tee needs a reference for the completed appearance. Show overall shade, color distribution and close seam details, then discuss acceptable variation. The finished garment should be measured at the agreed stage so the fit chart describes the product after its selected treatment. The sampling process provides a place to review material and pattern decisions together.

Put the neck and decoration in the same brief

Specify the neck-rib width, opening shape, attachment and hem finish. Include artwork dimensions, color references and placement measured from a garment point. A graphic may stay the same size throughout the range or need separate versions; make that decision visible rather than leaving it to a mockup.

Screen print, DTG or DTF requests should be reviewed against the selected fabric, finish and artwork. The actual decorated sample shows placement and surface feel. If the fabric or wash sequence changes, confirm whether the decoration needs another review before retaining its approval.

Record the decisions needed for production

Review the tee flat and worn, noting chest and length measurements, sleeve shape and neckline behavior. If washing is included in approval, agree the care method and record measurements and appearance before and after it. Retain the approved sample alongside the swatch and artwork version.

Supply quantities by style, color and size, with label files, packing instructions and delivery destination. MOQ, sample cost, material availability and timing depend on the individual brief. Private label planning covers the brand details to include, and a quote request can identify which choices still need discussion.