Custom T-Shirts

What Custom T-Shirts does

Custom T-Shirts LTD is a privately held custom apparel printing business headquartered at 224 13 Ave SW in Calgary, Alberta, operating the custom-shirt.ca e-commerce storefront. The company decorates third-party blank apparel (Gildan, M&O, Bella+Canvas, C2 Sport, Valucap, Q-Tees, Kishigo, Flexfit) using screen printing, embroidery, and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing. Customers design orders through a self-serve online design tool that supports uploaded artwork, text, and clipart, and the company offers same-day/rush printing and bulk-order customization for groups and businesses. Products span men's, women's, and youth t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, polos, tank tops, hats, aprons, and safety vests, including a pre-decorated "Dad & Papa" themed category.

The business serves a long-tail mix of individual consumers and SMB/corporate buyers, with stated customer use cases including personal expression, gifts, team uniforms, branded merchandise, hospitality workwear, and sports/athletic apparel. Revenue is generated through one-time transactional sales priced per item by product type, decoration method, and quantity, with quote-based pricing rather than published tiers; Canadian domestic orders over $199 CAD qualify for free UPS shipping, and orders are accepted across both Canada and the United States. Local pickup at the Calgary facility is available six days a week.

The go-to-market is product-led growth through the e-commerce site, supplemented by Instagram and SEO/content marketing; no institutional investors, funding rounds, or strategic partnerships are disclosed, indicating the company is bootstrapped and independently operated.

Name

Custom T-Shirts

Legal name

Custom T-Shirts LTD

Website

https://custom-shirt.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Custom T-Shirts is a Calgary, Alberta-based custom apparel printing service using screen printing, embroidery, and DTG technology. It serves individual consumers and businesses across Canada and the United States via a self-serve online design tool, offering same-day printing and bulk order customization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Printing and Decoration

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), 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)

Keywords

• Custom apparel printing
• Screen printing services
• Embroidery services
• Direct-to-garment printing
• Custom t-shirts

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Apparel Sales: One-time sales of custom-printed and embroidered apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, polos, and other custom garments. Customers can order single items or bulk quantities. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on product type, decoration method, and quantity ordered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Custom T-Shirts designs, prints, and ships personalized apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, polos, sweatshirts, aprons, and corporate uniforms through a self-serve online storefront. Customers use the integrated online design tool to upload artwork or create text/clipart designs, choose a decoration method (screen printing, DTG, or embroidery), and order single items or bulk quantities with shipping across Canada and the U.S. and local pickup in Calgary.

Product overview

Custom T-Shirts is a custom apparel printing and manufacturing service based in Calgary, AB, Canada, serving customers in both Canada and the United States. The company offers a single integrated service platform for creating customized apparel products through multiple decoration methods including screen printing, embroidery, and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. The core product offering centers on the Custom Apparel platform (available at /create) which enables customers to design and order custom t-shirts, hoodies, hats, polo shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, aprons, and corporate uniform apparel. Additional services include bulk order customization and same-day printing options. The product portfolio includes base blank garments from manufacturers such as Gildan, M&O, Bella + Canvas, C2 Sport, Valucap, Q-Tees, Kishigo, and Flexfit, which are then customized through the company's printing services. Pre-decorated funny t-shirt products are also available in themed categories like Dad & Papa Shirts.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Apparel Custom-designed apparel including t-shirts, hats, sweaters, hoodies, and other garments with premium printing and embroidery personalization for individual consumers and organizations.
• Custom Printing Services End-to-end custom printing services including screen printing, embroidery, and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for personalizing apparel items.
• Men's T-Shirts Premium custom men's t-shirts designed for comfort, durability, and style, with custom printing or embroidery applied.
• Women's T-Shirts Custom women's t-shirts in multiple styles including crew neck, designed for style, comfort, and durability with custom printing or embroidery.
• Funny T-Shirts Humorous custom t-shirts featuring witty slogans, pop culture references, and playful graphics for casual wear, gifts, or special events.
• Custom Hats Custom hats including snapbacks, beanies, trucker hats, and dad hats with embroidery or custom printing options.
• Corporate & Uniform Apparel Corporate and uniform apparel including embroidered polos, branded uniforms, and professional workwear for businesses across various industries.
• Screen Printing Professional screen printing service delivering vibrant, long-lasting designs using silk screen techniques, ideal for bulk orders and large-scale custom projects.
• Embroidery Embroidery service adding a premium, professional touch to hats, polos, jackets, and other apparel with high-quality stitching.
• Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing High-quality Direct-to-Garment printing for detailed, full-color designs applied directly on fabric, ideal for small orders or one-of-a-kind designs with unlimited color options.
• Bulk Order Customization Bulk order customization service for businesses, events, and organizations needing high-quality, consistent apparel in large quantities.
• Same-Day Printing Rush orders and same-day printing service for customers needing custom apparel quickly.
• Pre-Decorated Themed Shirts (Dad & Papa) Pre-decorated funny t-shirts featuring dad and papa themes such as 'I've Got Your Back', 'Proud Dad', and other papa-themed designs, ready to ship without customer customization.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4imprint: 4imprint is a promotional products and custom apparel distributor offering screen printing, embroidery, and DTG services to businesses. Comparable to Custom T-Shirts in B2B custom apparel focus, decoration methods, and corporate/uniform segment overlap.
• Zazzle: Zazzle is a custom products marketplace allowing creators and consumers to design and sell custom apparel and accessories. Comparable to Custom T-Shirts in custom apparel e-commerce design tool model, though with a broader marketplace orientation.
• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand and fulfillment service offering custom apparel via DTG, embroidery, and screen printing with integrated design tools. Directly comparable to Custom T-Shirts on decoration methods, e-commerce design workflow, and core customer base (businesses and creators).
• Spreadshirt: Spreadshirt is a custom apparel platform offering screen printing, DTG, and embroidery with a self-serve design tool. Directly comparable to Custom T-Shirts in custom apparel e-commerce model, decoration options, and B2C/B2B customer mix.
• Custom Ink: Custom Ink is a leading online custom apparel platform offering screen printing, embroidery, and DTG services to groups, businesses, and individuals. Directly comparable to Custom T-Shirts in product offering, target segments (B2B and B2C groups), and e-commerce design tool model.
• Printify: Printify is a print-on-demand marketplace connecting merchants to print providers for custom apparel and accessories. Comparable to Custom T-Shirts in underlying custom-apparel production capabilities and SMB/creator target market, though Printify adds a marketplace layer.
• DesignAShirt: DesignAShirt is an online custom apparel retailer focused on screen-printed and embroidered shirts for groups, teams, and businesses. Comparable to Custom T-Shirts on decoration methods, group-order focus, and online design workflow.
• RushOrderTees: RushOrderTees specializes in fast-turnaround custom screen-printed and embroidered apparel for groups, businesses, and events. Directly comparable on decoration methods, rush-order positioning, and target customer segments where Custom T-Shirts also competes.

Emerging players

• TeePublic: TeePublic is a custom apparel marketplace featuring artist-designed t-shirts and related apparel. Comparable to Custom T-Shirts' custom/printed apparel offering and e-commerce model, with stronger marketplace/creator emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint is a large incumbent offering custom printing across apparel, signage, and marketing materials. Comparable as a broad custom-printing platform serving SMBs with apparel as one of several categories, though its scale and breadth exceed Custom T-Shirts' specialized apparel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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