6 Special Events You Should Commemorate with a Custom T-shirt

Sure, T-shirts have a practical component. They’re comfortable, cool in warm temperatures and, if cared for properly, typically last a long time.

But for most of us, T-shirts are much more than something to wear. They’re a visual representation of brands we love, places we’ve been, races we’ve run, colleges we’ve attended or political statements we’ve made. We’re betting you have a drawer full of beloved shirts from events, vacations or concerts. (Guilty!) 

T-shirts can be a really fun way to commemorate your life events too. They’re a great way to remember a special occasion or bonding experience with family and friends.  

Here are 6 occasions that are perfect for custom T-shirts: 

1. Vacations. Are you planning a big family vacation to Disney, a national park or Hawaii? Create a fun shirt to wear during the trip (hello, family photo!). And wear it after the trip for when you want to relive those fond memories – or embarrass your kids.
2. Family reunions. Whether you host an annual reunion or a once-in-a-blue-moon bash, your family needs a commemorative shirt.
3. Big birthdays. You only go over the hill once! Goodness, that occasion practically requires a shirt. Here’s an idea: Print custom shirts for a family member’s or friend’s ends-in-a-zero surprise birthday party. All the guests are required to wear them. Surprise!
4. Retirements. Let the world know you can now sleep in every.single.day! (That’s also known as “bragging.”) Celebrate a job well done and the launch of a new season of travel, hobbies, and grandkids.
5. Bachelorette parties/weddings. Destination bachelorette/bachelor parties and wedding ceremonies have been increasingly popular. We should know, we’re in Charleston, a top spot for matrimonial celebrations. Give your best gal pals pink “friend of the bride” T-shirts so they can look back fondly on their festive weekend.
6. Graduations. If your son or daughter was on the 6-year college plan, we know you’re hosting a graduation bash like no other. Get that kid off your payroll and out into the real world! Now that’s a celebration that calls for a T-shirt.

You’re thinking, “Wow, I never thought about getting a dozen or so shirts printed for a party or vacation!” Many people don’t. 

But you can easily get a small batch (at least a dozen) of T-shirts screen printed. We can also do embroidery (minimum order of six) if you want something a little more stylish than a T-shirt, such as polos, vests, or jackets. 

Most people assume we only do large quantities of apparel or that placing a smaller order would be cost-prohibitive. It’s actually quite reasonable. You can often get shirts screen printed for about $20 each. Note: There are set-up fees so you’ll want to factor that into the price. 

You can save money by providing your own logo, artwork or designs (here are some tips on that). But if you need help with artwork, our in-house design team is super-duper creative and you can pay a little extra for them to put together some really fun options (#worthit). 

One other tip: You can do more than shirts! Add custom bandanas, tumblers, koozies or hats to your order. 

The best part of ordering from us is that you get exactly what you want. Our garment gurus help you select just the right products. Get personalized assistance and ask all the questions you want! Plus, you get a proof before anything is printed. 

We know how frustrating it is to order promotional products and apparel online only to wind up stuck with items that didn’t turn out how you expected. No unwanted surprises on our watch! 

If you’re planning a celebration, get those commemorative items ordered ASAP. The earlier we can start the process, the more time we have for design, product selection, ordering and printing. 

Now, let’s create some memories and a T-shirt to go with them! 

Request a quote or stop by our showroom (1758 Ashley River Road in Charleston) where you can chat with our garment gurus and get advice from our design team.