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How To Order Custom Shirts and Accessories
FAQ's for Ordering Custom Sailing and Boat Shirts
🎨 How Are These Shirts So Custom?
Our primary printing method is dye sublimation, which produces vibrant, permanent, full-color prints on polyester fabric. The ink is heated to 400°F, turning into gas and bonding directly to the fabric fibers. The result: a soft, lightweight shirt with brilliant graphics that won't crack, peel, or fade.
Each shirt is printed one at a time, allowing full customization like names, roles (e.g., "Captain" or "Crew"), and sleeve prints. A list of suggested titles is available upon request.
Note: Sublimation only works on light-colored polyester garments. White is ideal. No white ink is used.
🧵 Why Polyester?
This isn’t old-school polyester! Today’s performance fabrics are soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying. Perfect for sailing, these shirts provide SPF 40+ protection, are ultra-comfortable, and stay cool even on hot days.
Sublimation printing also preserves the fabric's breathability and wicking abilities, unlike screen printing.
♾ Minimum Order
Just one! Since every item is printed individually, there is no minimum order requirement.
🎨 No Artwork? No Problem.
You can send images (200 dpi at print size), or we can help you design something from scratch. We also have a large library of stock images. Simple designs or edits to existing files are included at no extra charge.
🌈 Extra Colors? Setup Fees?
No extra charges! Full-color designs, setup, and layout are all included in the shirt cost.
📍 Sizing Info
Sizing charts are available for each shirt style. Request via email or check our Apparel Page.
⏰ Turnaround Time
- Shirt Ordering: 4 business days
- Printing: 1–3 business days
- Shipping: 3–4 business days
Total turnaround: ~2 weeks (subject to item availability and shipping).
📧 How to Order
Due to the custom nature of each order, please contact us directly by email or phone. We’ll collaborate to create something unique. Need a mockup? Have design questions? Just ask!
Email: sales@customsailingshirts.com
Phone: 716-574-0540
⬛ Cotton or Dark Shirts?
Yes! We now offer DTF (Direct to Film) printing:
DTF Benefits:
- Works on cotton, blends, and dark fabrics
- Vivid, durable full-color prints
- No pre-treatment needed
DTF Limitations:
- Slightly heavier feel than sublimation
- Minimum order: 10 shirts
- No per-shirt customization
📃 Dye Sublimation vs. DTF
Dye Sub - Best For Light polyester
DTF- Best for Cotton, blends, dark color
Print Feel
Dye Sub- No feel (in-fabric)
DTF- Slightly raised/flexible
Customization
Dye Sub- Yes, per shirt
DTF- Bulk only (10+ minimum)
📄 Terms & Conditions
- Custom Orders: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges due to customization.
- Order Accuracy: Please confirm all designs, sizes, and details. We are not responsible for customer-submitted errors.
- Defective Items: Contact us within 7 days of delivery. If eligible, we’ll replace the item.
- Color Variations: Slight screen or print differences are normal and do not qualify as defects.
Thanks for choosing Custom Sailing Shirts! We’re excited to help you create apparel that’s as bold and unique as your crew.
Cheers!
Laura
sales@customsailingshirts.com
Custom Accessories
Please refer to our shop for all sorts of design ideas and examples of pre-designed or custom accessories. Contact us directly at sales@customsailingshirts.com for all questions and help. SHOP