How to Start Your T-Shirt Business in 5 Days (With Help from Southeast Prints)
Dreaming of launching your own t-shirt business but not sure where to start? Good news — you don’t need months of prep, expensive equipment, or design degrees to begin. In fact, with Direct-to-Film (DTF) prints from Southeast Prints, you can go from idea to income in just 5 days. Here’s how:
Day 1: Define Your Niche & Brand
What kind of t-shirts do you want to sell? Funny quotes, local pride, pet lovers, or custom merch? Pick a niche that excites you. Then choose a business name, colors, and vibe that match your vision.
Day 2: Create or Find Your Designs
Design your own graphics or hire a freelancer (or use design platforms like Canva). If you already have print-ready art, even better! Save your designs in a high-res format like PNG with a transparent background.
Day 3: Order Your DTF Prints from Southeast Prints
Now it’s time to bring your designs to life. Upload your artwork and order gang sheets directly from Southeast Prints. Our high-quality DTF transfers are press-ready and ship fast, so you can start applying them in no time.
Day 4: Get Your Blanks and Heat Press Ready
Grab your blank tees — cotton, poly, or blends — and a heat press. If you don’t own one, many local print shops or maker spaces rent them out. You’re almost in business!
Day 5: Press, Shoot, and Launch
Once your DTF prints arrive, press them onto your shirts and take photos or videos. Start selling on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, or social media. You now have a t-shirt business!
Why Use Southeast Prints?
✅ Fast Turnaround
✅ Top-Notch Color & Detail
✅ Easy to Apply
✅ Affordable Pricing
You bring the vision — we’ll bring the prints. Your t-shirt business is just 5 days away!
📦 Order your first DTF gang sheet today at SoutheastPrints.com