Custom Tees Now

What Custom Tees Now does

Custom Tees Now, doing business as customteesnow.com and legally registered as Wholesale Screen Printing of Naples, Inc, is a privately held custom apparel printing company headquartered at 3584 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL. The company operates an in-house production facility offering screen printing (spot color, simulated process using 7-8 colors with halftones, and 4-Color Process CMYK), embroidery, and artwork preparation services applied to blank apparel sourced from brand-name suppliers including Gildan, Next Level, Bella+Canvas, Port & Company, Nike, Columbia, Sport-Tek, and others. Core products span custom t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies, headwear, business apparel, jackets/outerwear, and custom tote bags.

The customer base is diversified across six primary segments: businesses and corporate clients (including enterprise swag management), schools/clubs/nonprofits, sports teams and leagues, churches and faith-based organizations, individuals and personal celebrations, and contractors/landscers needing ANSI Class 3 safety workwear. Customers self-serve through an online Design Lab supporting uploads in JPG, PNG, BMP, PSD, EPS, PDF, AI, and SVG formats up to 32MB, with free design assistance provided in-house; the design team has over 20 years of combined experience and offers Pantone PMS color matching at no additional cost.

The business model is transactional with a self-serve e-commerce GTM motion: customers select a garment, design or upload artwork, receive an art proof within approximately one business day, and receive finished goods within 10 business days standard (5 days with a 25% rush surcharge, 3 days available for additional shipping). Pricing is per-unit with volume-based discounts starting at a 12-piece minimum for screen printing and embroidery on garments, supported by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, free shipping on qualifying orders, and a satisfaction guarantee policy. The company sells exclusively through its owned e-commerce storefront with no third-party marketplace presence, and ships domestically via UPS with international shipping available on request.

Name

Custom Tees Now

Legal name

Wholesale Screen Printing of Naples, Inc

Website

https://customteesnow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Custom Tees Now is a privately held, Naples, Florida-based custom apparel printing company that uses in-house screen printing, embroidery, and design services to produce branded t-shirts, hoodies, headwear, and workwear for schools, sports teams, businesses, churches, and individuals across Southwest Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Printing & Embroidery Services

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sportswear Customization & Printing Retail (CRAMACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Team & Promotional Apparel Cut & Sew (Screenprint/Embroidery-Ready) (IMAOAEAK)

Keywords

• Custom screen printing
• Custom embroidery services
• Branded apparel printing
• Custom promotional t-shirts
• Wholesale apparel decoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Apparel Sales: One-time transaction revenue from screen printing or embroidery on blank apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, polos, headwear, bags, jackets). Pricing is per-unit with quantity-based discounts. Price calculator on each product page. No minimum order for certain embroidery products; 12-piece minimum for screen printing and embroidery on garments.
2. Design Services: Free design service included with orders. For complex design work requiring significant art charges, additional fees may apply. Design files are not provided to customers.
3. Rush/Expedite Services: Rush printing at additional 25% of item total guaranteeing 5 business day delivery. 3-day delivery available for an additional shipping charge requiring customer service setup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Custom Tees Now provides custom screen printing and embroidery decoration services applied to blank apparel such as t-shirts, hoodies, polos, headwear, tote bags, and jackets. Orders are placed via an owned e-commerce platform featuring a self-serve online design studio, and the company supports customers with free in-house artwork preparation, Pantone PMS color matching, and optional rush/expedited production. Production is performed entirely in-house at the Naples, FL facility and shipped nationwide via UPS.

Product overview

Custom Tees Now is a custom apparel printing company offering a comprehensive suite of products and services centered on custom-printed and embroidered clothing. The core offerings include custom t-shirts (short-sleeve, long-sleeve, tank tops, performance, soft and fitted styles) and various apparel categories including sweatshirts, hoodies, headwear, tote bags, business apparel, jackets, and youth/children's clothing. The company operates with three main service pillars: screen printing (offering spot color, simulated process, and 4-color process techniques), custom embroidery services, and professional artwork/design services. An online Design Lab tool enables customers to upload artwork or use pre-made templates for self-service design. The company carries multiple brand-name blank garments from suppliers including Gildan, Next Level, Bella Canvas, Port & Company, Nike, Columbia, Sport-Tek, and others, and applies custom designs through its in-house production facilities in Naples, FL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Printed T-Shirts & Apparel Primary offering of custom-printed t-shirts and apparel for organizations (schools, sports teams, businesses, churches) and individuals, produced via in-house screen printing or embroidery on blank garments.
• Screen Printing Services In-house screen printing service using spot color, simulated process, and 4-color process (CMYK) techniques with halftone capabilities for vibrant, durable designs on garments.
• Custom Embroidery Services In-house embroidery service providing precision decoration on polos, jackets, hats, uniforms, and bags using advanced embroidery machines and high-grade threads.
• Artwork Services Graphic design service creating or enhancing custom artwork, providing Pantone PMS color matching, pixelated image correction, and design digitization for print production.
• Online Design Lab Self-serve online design tool allowing customers to upload artwork or use pre-designed clip art and font choices to create and preview custom designs on garments before ordering.
• Sweatshirts & Hoodies Custom-printed and embroidered sweatshirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and pullover garments in styles including performance and youth options.
• Custom Headwear Branded headwear including structured and unstructured hats, trucker hats, snapbacks, flexfit caps, camo hats, safety caps, visors, beanies, and bucket hats with custom printing or embroidery.
• Custom Printed Tote Bags Custom-printed eco-friendly tote bags suitable for promotional merchandise, corporate gifts, event giveaways, and personal use.
• Business Apparel Corporate and professional apparel including polo shirts, dress shirts, button-up shirts, performance polos, and women's business wear suitable for uniforms and branded work attire.
• Custom Jackets & Outerwear Embroidered and custom jackets including quarter-zip, full-zip, fleece, corporate jackets, athletic jackets, rain coats, and youth outerwear.
• Next Level CVC Tee (6210) Premium fitted crew neck t-shirt made from a 60% combed ring-spun cotton and 40% polyester blend at 4.3 oz, featuring side seaming, tear-away label, and pre-laundered fabric for reduced shrinkage.
• Nike Dri-FIT Classic Polo (267020) Performance polo shirt made of 4.7-ounce 100% polyester Dri-FIT fabric with moisture management technology, flat knit collar, three-button placket, and embroidered Swoosh design trademark.
• Contractors & Landscapers Apparel Safety-compliant workwear including ANSI 107 Class 3 high-visibility garments, snag-resistant reflective apparel, and durable work shirts designed for outdoor labor environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Satisfaction guarantee: 100% money back or reprint for errors caused by the company
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Mass-market custom printing platform offering apparel, signage, and promotional products to SMBs. While much broader than Custom Tees Now, its apparel division overlaps significantly in target customer, online design tools, and pricing model.

Direct peers

• RushOrderTees: Online custom apparel printing company specializing in screen printing and embroidery with quantity-based pricing, no-minimum options, and rush turnaround—closely aligned with Custom Tees Now's product offering and SMB/team customer focus.
• Underground Printing: Custom screen printing and embroidery company with a national footprint serving colleges, businesses, and organizations with online design tools and fast turnaround—directly comparable in product, customer mix, and digital GTM.
• Custom Ink: Largest direct-to-consumer custom apparel printing platform in the US, offering screen printing, embroidery, and an online design lab to businesses, teams, schools, and individuals—matching Custom Tees Now's core product, channel, and customer base.
• Printful: Print-on-demand and fulfillment platform offering screen printing, embroidery, DTG, and cut-and-sew services to creators and small businesses—competing for the same SMB and individual custom apparel demand with a digital-first model.
• 4imprint: Promotional products distributor including custom apparel, embroidery, and screen printing for businesses and organizations—competing for the same corporate, school, and team apparel budgets.
• CafePress: Custom-printed apparel and gift retailer with online design tools and print-on-demand fulfillment—overlapping with Custom Tees Now in customized apparel retail and self-serve design workflows.
• DesignAShirt: Online custom screen printing and embroidery service for groups, teams, and businesses with no-minimum options and online design lab—directly comparable in product, low-MOQ positioning, and SMB focus.
• Spreadshirt: Custom apparel and print-on-demand platform with online design tools, blank apparel catalog, and wholesale decoration services—comparable in product offering, customer segments, and e-commerce GTM motion.

Emerging players

• Printify: Print-on-demand marketplace connecting merchants to decoration services globally; competes for SMB e-commerce custom apparel demand with a network rather than in-house production model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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