23 Jun Customised Tshirt Printing: Everything You Need to Know Before You Order
A customised tshirt is one of the most effective ways to promote a business, create team unity, advertise an event, or showcase your brand. Whether you’re ordering branded workwear, promotional clothing for an exhibition, sports team kits, or personalised garments for a special occasion, choosing the right printing solution can make all the difference.
Before placing your order, it’s important to understand the options available and how to select the right customised tshirt for your needs.
Why Choose a Customised Tshirt?
A Customised T-shirt offers a cost-effective way to increase brand visibility and create a professional image. Employees wearing branded clothing can help reinforce your company’s identity while making staff easily recognisable to customers.
Research has shown that branded merchandise can significantly improve brand recognition and customer recall, making personalised clothing a valuable marketing investment. According to the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), promotional products remain one of the most effective forms of brand advertising because they provide long-lasting exposure for businesses.
Learn more about the BPMA and the benefits of promotional products here.
Choosing the Right Garment
Not all T-shirts are created equal. The right choice will depend on your intended use, budget, and branding requirements.
For businesses, durability and comfort are often key considerations. Retail, hospitality, construction, and service-based businesses typically require garments that can withstand frequent washing while maintaining a professional appearance.
At Griffin Designs, we offer a wide range of personalised clothing suitable for both business and leisure use. Whether you need a small quantity of branded T-shirts or a larger uniform order, selecting the right garment is the first step to achieving a professional result.
Browse our personalised clothing services here.
You can also explore our full clothing catalogue to view available brands, styles, colours and sizes.
Printing vs Embroidery
One of the most common questions customers ask is whether they should choose printing or embroidery.
For customised T-shirts, printing is often the preferred option because it allows for larger designs, vibrant colours and detailed graphics. Printed logos work particularly well on promotional clothing, event wear and branded merchandise.
Embroidery, on the other hand, is often chosen for polo shirts, jackets, fleeces and premium workwear because it creates a professional, long-lasting finish.
If you’re considering embroidered garments as part of your order, you can learn more about our embroidery services here.
Preparing Your Artwork
Providing high-quality artwork can help ensure the best possible print results.
Vector files such as AI, EPS or PDF formats are typically preferred because they can be scaled without losing quality. If vector artwork is unavailable, please check with our team as a high-resolution PNG files may also be suitable.
Simple, bold designs often produce the most effective results, especially when viewed from a distance. It’s important to consider logo placement, colour contrast and readability.
Common print locations include:
- Left chest logos
- Full front prints
- Large back prints
- Sleeve branding
Choosing the right placement can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of the finished garment.
Ordering the Right Quantity
Ordering multiple garments often provides better value for money because setup costs can be spread across a larger quantity.
Whether you need clothing for a small local event or a large workforce, planning ahead can help you maximise your budget and ensure consistency across your branded merchandise.
Our clothing range includes options suitable for businesses, sports clubs, charities, schools and event organisers. Did you know we also offer club merchandise services? Browse our current Your Club partnerships here.
View our standard clothing shop here.
Why Choose Griffin Designs?
At Griffin Designs, we supply high-quality customised tshirt printing and personalised clothing solutions for businesses, organisations, clubs and individuals throughout the UK. From branded workwear and promotional uniforms to event clothing and teamwear, we can help you choose the right garments, printing method and design options to achieve a professional result that reflects your brand.
Whether you’re ordering a handful of T-shirts or a larger bulk order, investing in quality customised clothing is an excellent way to increase brand visibility, create a professional image and leave a lasting impression.
Get in touch with the team today!