How to Create Your Own Business Shirt
Everywhere you look you see shirts advertising businesses. Advertising on T-shirts, polo shirts and collared shirts is very common. Some companies use catchy graphics, funny slogans or a cutesy look, while others take a more straightforward, formal approach to advertising their business. Creating a business shirt is a simple process and can be a cost-effective way to advertise. There are several ways you can create your own shirts to promote your business.
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Things You'll Need
- Business Information
- Design Idea
- Logo or clipart
- Apparel or Screen Shop
- Online customizing printer
Instructions
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Decide what you want your business shirt to express. Are you going for simple advertising with your business name and contact information? If so, then you only have a few decisions to make: what type and size of font you want to use, whether you will use an existing business logo and where on the shirt you want to place the advertising. Are you looking to create something for a special event or something that screams for attention? If this is the case, you need to come up with a creative way to express this. You can create a flashy graphic or picture yourself, or search for clip art that meets your needs. Clip art is readily available in books, professional print shops and online. You may also design your own. You will need to select fonts and colors that will enhance the message you are trying to get out.
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Select the look you want your business shirt to portray. Business shirts can be created on just about any type of shirt. It is very common to see advertising on T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and tanks. Polo type shirts (T-shirts with collars) are an alternative you might choose for a less casual look. If you want to present a more formal, professional look, you could choose a collared, button-up shirt, with or without long sleeves.
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Weigh the printing options when creating your business shirt. There are basically three options when it comes time to print. You can choose to make your business shirt yourself using paints, stencils, iron-on transfers or thread work. If you are the creative type and feel you can create work that portrays your business in an acceptable way, go for it. If not, you may want to visit a professional apparel shop or screen printing shop. This is pretty much a one-stop choice because they can help you create the look you want. Still another option is to find an online print shop that will print and ship your creation to your doorstep. If you choose to go this way, your options are pretty much unlimited. Some of these shops require a paid membership, while some are free to join. Many offer various types of shirts to print on, templates with easy-to-follow directions and the finished product for a specific price, usually including shipping and handling. Some may even offer discounts when you purchase in volume.
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Tips & Warnings
Check out customer satisfaction guarantees before choosing a printer just in case you are not happy with the final product.
Resources
- Photo Credit Terri Rawls
