Piece 3: Printing the Shirts

After you have designed your T-shirt, you will need to work with a printer. If you have already been working with a printer, stick with them. If you can use the same printer who does your department T-shirts, stick with them. If you have a local business who would be willing to cut some prices for a worthy cause that is who you would use!

I have used Z-Line Imprinted Sportswear, 3263 Route 35 North, Ocean Beach, New Jersey 08735. (732) 793-1234. Scott Zabelski from Z-Line worked very well with me and made some recommendations that I found useful. He has a graphic artist that he works with for free. His one time set up charge for the shirts is very reasonable. Approval on the T-shirts and all discussions can be done via email or telephone.

One thing that I found extremely useful when sending the shirts to the APO address of the Unit's Chaplain, Z-line was willing to ship the shirts, at cost, directly from their facilities so I did not have to drive and pick up boxes and take them to UPS or the Post Office. This was a great time saver.

I have no connection to Z-Line. I checked four different companies and found Z-line would provide me the best prices which in turn meant more T-shirts for the Troops. So use the company that best suits your needs to produce a T-shirt that your Department members and the Troops would be proud to wear.

Now I have these great T-shirts, how do I sell them......