Shirts From Fargo

What Shirts From Fargo does

Shirts From Fargo is a privately-held custom apparel printing and embroidery company founded in 2018 and headquartered at 3402 15th St S, Fargo, North Dakota. The company designs, customizes, and produces made-to-order apparel — including printed t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, polos, hats, bags, outerwear, uniforms, and accessories — using DTF (Direct-to-Film) gang sheet transfers, UV DTF technology, screen printing, and in-house embroidery with logo digitization. Supporting product lines include custom stickers (3M materials), signs and banners, custom tradeshow displays (tents, backdrops, table throws, mesh banners), rhinestone apparel, bulk blank t-shirts, and a promotional products catalog accessed through a PromoPlace integration.

The company's business model combines four revenue streams: (1) one-time direct-to-consumer and quote-based custom apparel sales via a BigCommerce e-commerce storefront with nationwide shipping and local pickup; (2) a "Sell Shirts Get Money" fundraiser program where partner groups earn $5-$13 profit per item sold with no upfront costs or minimums; (3) a virtual storefront partner model that hosts branded e-commerce stores for nonprofits, schools, small businesses, artists, and individuals, with Shirts From Fargo handling production, fulfillment, and ACH-based monthly payments; and (4) bulk blank apparel sales. Go-to-market is multi-motion: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, sales-led quote-based custom orders booked via Calendly, and community-led fundraising storefronts.

The company serves a fragmented base of approximately 46+ nonprofits, 60+ small businesses and organizations, K-12 schools and colleges (NDSU, Concordia College, Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools, Moorhead Public Schools), local artists and bands, and individual personal-cause buyers, with primary geographic concentration in the Fargo-Moorhead and broader Midwest region alongside nationwide fulfillment. No parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds are disclosed; the business operates as an independent, privately-held local operator.

Name

Shirts From Fargo

Legal name

Shirts From Fargo

Website

https://shirtsfromfargo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shirts From Fargo is a Fargo, North Dakota-based custom apparel printing and embroidery company founded in 2018 that serves nonprofits, schools, small businesses, artists, and individuals with made-to-order apparel, in-house embroidery, virtual storefronts, and nationwide fulfillment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel & Embroidery Services

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Branded Merchandise & Promotional Apparel Wholesale (CRAOADAI), Workwear, Uniforms & Corporate Apparel Wholesale (CRAOADAF)

Keywords

• Custom apparel printing
• Custom embroidery services
• DTF gang sheet transfers
• Promotional products
• Fundraising storefronts

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Apparel Sales: One-time sale of custom printed and embroidered apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, bags, and accessories. Made-to-order model with no inventory risk.
2. Storefront Partnership Program: Virtual storefront hosting for nonprofits, schools, teams, and organizations who sell apparel to raise funds. Shirts From Fargo handles fulfillment while partners earn profit share.
3. Bulk Blank Apparel Sales: Wholesale-style bulk sales of blank t-shirts and apparel items for customers who want undecorated garments or their own customization.
4. Promotional Products: Custom promotional items including drinkware, writing instruments, office items, awards, and tradeshow displays sold through PromoPlace integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shirts From Fargo designs, customizes, and produces made-to-order printed and embroidered apparel, hats, bags, stickers, tradeshow displays, signs, and promotional items with no minimum order requirements. The company also operates a Virtual Storefront Platform that hosts e-commerce shops for nonprofits, schools, teams, artists, and individuals, handling production, fulfillment, and shipping while partners earn profit share or sell their own branded merchandise. Nationwide shipping is offered alongside local pickup from the Fargo, ND production facility.

Product overview

Shirts From Fargo is a custom apparel printing and embroidery company based in Fargo, ND offering a comprehensive suite of customization services. The core offerings include Custom Printed Apparel (featuring DTF gang sheet transfers and UV DTF technology), Custom Embroidery Services (in-house professional embroidery on polos, hats, bags, and outerwear), and Custom School Apparel programs for local K-12 schools and colleges. The platform operates on a Virtual Storefront system enabling nonprofits, organizations, artists, and individuals to create branded e-commerce stores without inventory risk. Supporting offerings include Custom Promotional Items (via PromoPlace), Custom Tradeshow Displays (backdrops, table throws, tents), Custom Stickers (3M materials), Signs & Banners, and Bulk Blank T-Shirts. The company also offers a Sell Shirts Get Money fundraising program with tiered profit structures. Key product lines include the Staple Custom basics collection, Fargo Shirt signature designs, and themed storefront collections for nonprofits, businesses, artists, and personal causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Printed Apparel Made-to-order custom printed apparel including t-shirts, sweatshirts, puffer vests, and hats decorated with full-color DTF gang sheet transfers for individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations.
• Custom Embroidery Services In-house custom embroidery for polos, shirts, hats, beanies, bags, outerwear, and uniforms, including professional logo digitization for stitching on premium apparel brands such as Nike, Carhartt, and The North Face.
• Custom School Apparel Custom spirit wear and apparel programs for elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges including NDSU, Concordia College, Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools, and Moorhead Public Schools.
• Custom Stickers High-quality custom sticker printing including 3M oval, square, rectangle, circle, and die-cut sticker sheets with water-resistant materials and matte or glossy finishes for brand and promotional use.
• Custom Promotional Items Custom promotional products including drinkware, bags, tech accessories, awards, gift sets, writing instruments, and office items ordered via the PromoPlace integration from shirtsfromfargo.com.
• Custom Tradeshow Displays Event branding solutions including custom outdoor tents, table throws (6ft and 8ft), backdrop displays (8ft and 10ft), EuroFit backdrops, canvas prints, mesh banners, and floor graphics.
• Virtual Storefront Platform Hosted online storefront solution for nonprofits, organizations, artists, and individuals to sell custom merchandise, with 24/7 availability, no inventory requirements, made-to-order fulfillment, and secure ACH monthly payments.
• Sell Shirts Get Money Fundraiser No-cost fundraising program where groups raise money by selling custom shirts, featuring no upfront costs, no minimums, fast payment, and tiered profit-per-item pricing of $5 to $13 per item.
• DTF Gang Sheet Transfers Full-color DTF (Direct-to-Film) gang sheet transfers for creating custom apparel with vibrant, soft-feel prints, sold for use in apparel decoration.
• UV DTF Gang Sheets UV DTF gang sheet transfers for applying custom designs to various surfaces including glass mugs with frost finish.
• Bulk Blank T-Shirts Wholesale blank t-shirts sold in bulk packs of 12 per size, featuring Threadfast Apparel brand in colors including black, charcoal heather, graphite, heather grey, maroon heather, pacific blue, red heather, royal heather, royal, silver, and bright yellow at $5 per shirt.
• Signs and Banners Custom banners, signs, and posters for events including canvas prints, mesh banners, and promotional signage.
• Rhinestone Apparel Rhinestone-decorated shirts, hats, and sweatshirts for premium sparkle customization including Rhinestone Hats, Rhinestone Shirts, and Rhinestone Sweatshirts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders completed within 2 weeks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NikeminorOthersNike apparel is offered for custom embroidery and branding, providing premium athletic apparel options for businesses and organizations seeking athletic wear customization.
• CarharttminorOthersCarhartt workwear available for custom embroidery, offering durable work apparel options for businesses needing rugged employee uniforms.
• Port AuthorityminorOthersPort Authority brand apparel offered for embroidery and customization, providing professional workwear and corporate apparel options.
• New EraminorOthersNew Era headwear available for custom embroidery, offering premium帽子 options for teams and organizations.
• RichardsonminorOthersRichardson trucker hats and caps offered for custom embroidery, providing popular hat styles for branding purposes.
• Bella + CanvasminorOthersBella + Canvas apparel available for custom orders, offering contemporary fashion-forward blank apparel for customization.
• The North FaceminorOthersThe North Face outerwear available for custom embroidery services, offering premium outdoor apparel for team and corporate branding.
• TravisMathewminorOthersTravisMathew premium lifestyle apparel offered for customization, providing upscale casual wear options for businesses and organizations.
• Sport-TekminorOthersSport-Tek athletic apparel available for custom embroidery, offering performance and sports apparel options.
• CornerStoneminorOthersCornerStone brand apparel offered for customization, providing another professional workwear option.
• PromoPlacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromoPlace integration for promotional products including drinkware, writing instruments, office items, awards, health items, and leisure products. Full catalog available through shirtsfromfargo.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Printful: Print-on-demand and embroidery service for custom apparel, with strong integrations into e-commerce platforms. Comparable on the DTC/embroidery side, but targets individual creators and online sellers rather than nonprofits and local SMBs.
• Spreadshirt: Custom apparel marketplace and print-on-demand platform with a creator storefront model. Comparable on the storefront/creator side and fundraising use case, though more international and self-service oriented.

Direct peers

• 4imprint: Large direct competitor in promotional products and custom branded merchandise. Highly comparable on the promotional products and corporate gifting side of Shirts From Fargo's catalog, with national distribution and broader SKU depth.
• CustomInk: Direct national competitor in custom printed apparel, embroidery, and group orders for schools, nonprofits, and businesses. Highly comparable product set and customer base, but operates at much larger scale with deeper technology investment.
• Underground Printing: Custom apparel and screen-printing brand with collegiate, Greek life, and local market focus. Comparable product offering and customer vertical mix, particularly the school and group apparel use cases.
• Rush Order Tees: Custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel specialist serving businesses, schools, and teams. Closely comparable production model (custom printing/embroidery on blanks) and customer base to Shirts From Fargo, though with national marketing reach.
• Bonfire: Custom apparel fundraising platform for schools, teams, and nonprofits — directly comparable to Shirts From Fargo's Sell Shirts Get Money and nonprofit storefront program. Differs in being software-first with no in-house production.

Regional players

• Dakota Magic Casino marketing partners (regional promo screen printers): Regional Midwest custom apparel and embroidery shops serving local schools, businesses, and nonprofits. Compares to Shirts From Fargo's regional market positioning and customer mix, though none are nationally branded.

Others

• Halo Branding Solutions: Distributor in the promotional products industry supplying branded merchandise and apparel to resellers. Comparable as a channel-level peer given Shirts From Fargo's promotional products business via PromoPlace.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Mass-market custom printing and promotional products incumbent. Overlaps with Shirts From Fargo across promotional products, signage, and small-quantity custom apparel, but at vastly greater scale and with a self-serve technology focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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