What RushOrderTees.com does

RushOrderTees.com, operated by Printfly Corp., is a Philadelphia-based direct-to-consumer custom apparel and promotional products platform founded in the early 2000s. The company sells custom-printed t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, polos, jackets, and a broad catalog of promotional merchandise through a single e-commerce storefront at rushordertees.com. Production is vertically integrated at the company's Philadelphia facility using screen printing and HD digital printing technologies, enabling in-house control over quality and turnaround, including a rush delivery option as fast as two business days.

The platform's technical differentiator is a browser-based Design Studio that requires no downloads and supports logo uploads, template customization, and a free AI Design Wizard that generates professional shirt designs from text prompts. Pricing is per-unit with automatic volume discounts, no minimum order quantity on printed products, free standard shipping on every order, and a pay-as-you-go model with no subscription required. The business serves four primary customer segments: individuals and families (personal events, gifts), small to medium businesses (uniforms, promotions), schools and sports teams (team apparel, fundraisers), and event organizers/marketers, with a dedicated kids and baby line extending into family-oriented buyers.

RushOrderTees generates revenue exclusively through direct online transactions, with no physical retail or distributor relationships, and supports fulfillment nationwide in the United States. Marketing relies on content/SEO, an active presence across six social platforms including TikTok, integrated customer reviews via Yotpo and Trustpilot, and brand-building partnerships such as the official partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. The company is privately held by its founder, Michael Nem (Co-founder & CEO), with no disclosed external funding rounds and growth supported organically over more than two decades.

Name

RushOrderTees.com

Legal name

Printfly Corp.

Website

https://rushordertees.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RushOrderTees.com is a Philadelphia-based direct-to-consumer custom apparel and promotional products platform serving individuals, SMBs, schools, and sports teams nationwide via an in-house screen printing and HD digital printing facility with no minimum orders and free shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Printing

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Custom apparel printing
• Screen printing services
• Promotional products
• Custom embroidered apparel
• Rush order t-shirts

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed/Apparel Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct sales of custom-printed t-shirts, apparel, and promotional products. Customers pay per-item prices based on product type, quantity ordered, and design complexity (number of colors). Volume pricing provides automatic bulk discounts. Free standard shipping is included with every order; rush shipping is available for additional cost. One-time transaction model with no subscription required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RushOrderTees.com is a Philadelphia-based custom apparel printing company that designs, prints, and ships custom-decorated garments including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, polos, jackets, and promotional products. The company offers screen printing, HD digital printing, and embroidery services with no minimum order requirements, free standard shipping, and rush turnaround options, supported by browser-based design tools and an AI Design Wizard.

Product overview

RushOrderTees.com is a custom apparel print-on-demand platform operated by Printfly Corp. DBA RushOrderTees, offering screen printing and HD digital printing services for t-shirts, apparel, and promotional products. The platform's core offering consists of two integrated service lines: Custom Apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, polos, jackets, and more printed via screen or digital printing) and Promotional Products (drinkware, bags, office supplies, technology items, and trade show materials). The Design Studio — accessible via the AI Design Wizard or manual upload tools — serves as the central customization interface, enabling users to create designs in-browser with real-time preview before ordering. All printed products carry no minimum order quantities and include free standard shipping, with rush delivery available. A dedicated Kids Apparel and Baby Onesies line serves family, school, and team segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom T-Shirts

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% customer satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Philadelphia 76erscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRushOrderTees is an official partner of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team. The partnership involves providing custom team apparel and merchandise. This high-profile sports partnership enhances brand credibility and visibility in the sports/fan merchandise market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CustomInk: CustomInk is a leading direct-to-consumer custom apparel platform serving groups, teams, businesses, and individuals with no-minimum ordering and an online Design Lab. Closely comparable to RushOrderTees in business model, target segments, and product breadth.
• Underground Printing: Underground Printing is a custom apparel printer focused on collegiate and group apparel with multiple production facilities. Comparable to RushOrderTees in custom screen printing services for teams, schools, and organizations.
• Bonfire: Bonfire is a custom apparel platform specializing in fundraising campaigns for schools, teams, and nonprofits. Directly comparable to RushOrderTees' schools & sports teams and nonprofit customer segments with similar design-and-sell workflow.
• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand fulfillment platform offering custom apparel, accessories, and promotional products. Comparable to RushOrderTees in custom apparel decoration capabilities and e-commerce-first GTM, though Printful primarily serves dropshipping sellers.
• 4imprint: 4imprint is a leading direct marketer of promotional products serving businesses and organizations. Comparable to RushOrderTees' promotional products line in target customer, no-minimum model, and custom decoration services.
• Zazzle: Zazzle is a custom products marketplace where users can personalize apparel, accessories, and promotional items. Comparable to RushOrderTees in custom product design-and-order workflow, though Zazzle operates a broader creator marketplace model.
• CafePress: CafePress is a custom printed products platform offering personalized apparel, gifts, and accessories. Comparable to RushOrderTees in custom apparel printing and direct-to-consumer e-commerce for personalized merchandise.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint, part of Cimpress, is a large incumbent offering custom printing across business cards, marketing materials, apparel, and promotional products. Comparable to RushOrderTees in commercial printing and small-business promotional merchandise, though Vistaprint operates at much greater scale across broader categories.

Regional players

• Spreadshirt: Spreadshirt is a custom apparel and print-on-demand platform with strong European presence. Comparable in custom apparel decoration capabilities and e-commerce-first model, though it primarily serves European rather than US customers.

Others

• S&S Activewear: S&S Activewear (formerly Alphabroder) is a leading wholesale distributor of blank apparel to the print and promotional products industry. Comparable to RushOrderTees as an apparel supplier/ecosystem participant in the same custom decoration supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rushordertees
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv1hGV41gybeYrfv4UUP4QA
• Facebookfacebook.com/rushordertees
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rush-order-tees
• Instagraminstagram.com/rushordertees
• TikToktiktok.com/@rushordertees

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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