How to Plan a Custom T-Shirt Order: A Simple Checklist

Planning custom T-shirts for a business, team, family gathering, or special event? A few details gathered early can make the process easier. Use this checklist to organize your ideas before requesting a quote from WOCO Creations.

1. Start with the occasion

Think about who will wear the shirts and where they will wear them. Staff uniforms, a family reunion, and a one-day fundraiser may call for different styles. Decide what matters most: everyday comfort, a coordinated group look, or a design that celebrates the occasion.

2. Make a size and quantity list

Collect everyone’s size before placing a group order. Keep a simple list of each size and the number needed, and check whether you need adult sizes, youth sizes, or both. Ask about the available shirt’s size chart rather than assuming every style fits the same.

Only need one shirt? WOCO Creations has no minimum order requirement, so you can start with a single personalized item.

3. Gather your design ideas

Bring your logo, wording, preferred colors, or a description of what you have in mind. If you have an artwork file, keep the original version available. Decide where you would like the design placed, such as the front, back, or both, and note any individual names or numbers.

Double-check spelling, dates, and names. If you are unsure what will work, explain your goal in your inquiry so we can discuss the details.

4. Set a budget and a realistic deadline

Include your preferred budget and the date you need the shirts in hand. Those details help guide the conversation about your project. Typical WOCO Creations turnaround is 5–10 business days after design approval, depending on the order. Allow time for discussing the design and, when applicable, delivery. If your event is coming up soon, ask about timing before making plans around an arrival date.

5. Review the details before approval

Before approving your design, review the wording, colors, placement, shirt selections, quantities, and sizes. For personalized group orders, check each name or number against your list. A careful final review helps catch simple mistakes before the order moves forward.

Your custom T-shirt order checklist

• Occasion and who the shirts are for
• Shirt style and preferred colors
• Total quantity and sizes
• Artwork, wording, and design placement
• Any individual names or numbers
• Preferred budget and date needed

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Send WOCO Creations your checklist and tell us what you would like to create. Request a Custom Quote or call 609-224-7510 to discuss your project.

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