You need custom T-shirts for a variety of reasons. You may be putting on a public event, holding a corporate picnic, or even arranging an extended family reunion. In any case, custom shirts let wearers identify other members of their party, encourage group cohesion and help attendees avoid getting lost. For best results, below are some tips to help you design your custom t-shirts.

3 Tips for Your Custom Shirts

1. Logo 

You want your logo to be visible. However, bigger isn’t better. Square and circular logos look best if they encompass only about half of the chest area. Any larger than that, and it could look enormous. Instead of simply checking the "standard logo size" box, hold a sample logo to your chest in the mirror to see what size looks best. You may want to size it down further for small and medium-sized shirts.

2. Simplicity

Another mistake people make is to over-complicate the design. Remember, the design should be clear even if viewed from a slight distance, while the wearer is moving, or if the fabric is slightly wrinkled. When designing custom shirts, simplicity is key. Similarly, choose a font that is not too flowery to be legible.

3. Color

The colors you select for the design on your custom shirts should be complementary. If you are using the colors of your corporate brand for a team-building outing or corporate event, then that’s fine. However, if you are choosing colors from scratch, consult a color wheel to pick hues that go together well. Colors you've chosen for the fabric can be complementary like blue and orange, so the logo design and lettering will pop.

For screen printing and embroidery of custom shirts for your event, stop by Sports & Sports in Ashtabula, OH. They have served customers throughout Northern Ohio since 1983 and feature a second location in Madison, OH. They specialize in custom sports equipment, spirit wear, and corporate sales, but they can also handle unique, single items and orders for 5K runs. Visit their website to learn more about the company, or call (440) 998-4664 to place an order.