How to Start a T-Shirt Business at Home | Key Things to Know!

Learning how to start a t-shirt business at home has never been easier than it is today. No longer do you need a ton of money, equipment or a facility to have a profitable t-shirt printing business. Watch as Josh walks you through all the important steps and information you need to establish an at-home t-shirt business so you can start making money as soon as possible!

00:00 – Start
01:23 – 5 Ways to Heat Press T-Shirts at Home
05:18 – What Heat Transfers to Use When
08:40 – Choosing a Start-up Heat Press & A2Z Overview
18:27 – Talking About ROI (Return on Investment)
19:22 – Choosing a Market & Type of Customer
25:07 – Other Resources to Grow Your Business

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59 thoughts on “How to Start a T-Shirt Business at Home | Key Things to Know!

  1. What do you find to be the most challenging part to starting your t-shirt business?

    00:00 – Start
    01:23 – 5 Ways to Heat Press T-Shirts at Home
    05:18 – What Heat Transfers to Use When
    08:40 – Choosing a Start-up Heat Press & A2Z Overview
    18:27 – Talking About ROI (Return on Investment)
    19:22 – Choosing a Market & Type of Customer
    25:07 – Other Resources to Grow Your Business

    1. @Rajvir Singh Thanks for watching! Please visit stahlsinternational.com to find a distributor in your area.

    2. Everytime I watch one of these videos you guys NEVER show how to transfer the image or numbers from the computer to the printer

    3. Johnathan Bush thanks for the feedback. Sometimes we do videos not decorating from beginning to end but we most definitely have videos out there with all steps. Are you looking for something specific that I can help guide you to the correct video?

  2. Thanks for sharing. Was interested when you talked about different markets; so important for any business to narrowly define who their ideal customer base is and their specific needs and wants. I can see that you used different materials as well for the occasion. Events are a great way to increase your order size. I’ll stay tuned for more content!

  3. I can appreciate the honesty and transparency in this video definitely will be purchasing my first machine from you guys! Love how detailed this video is, I feel like I am ready now. One stop shop video. Kudos!!

    1. Hi, we can provide you blank t-shirts for this business based in Pakistan we’re manufacturer

  4. Such an amazing and thorough video on apparel printing! Thank you so much. We are definitely considering the heat press you mentioned! 🙂

  5. I have been wanting to start my T shirt business and have been putting it off because I am nervous and thinking it was complicated, watching your video you have motivated and gave me the courage to start. Thank you

  6. Thank you! Great information. I’ve been wanting to do this a long time but never knew how to get things going. I’ve got lots of ideas and a base to start. I’ll be purchasing your equipment and will subscribe to the channel! ?

  7. Nice video thanks!
    I’m looking to start a printing business again, but with better and more efficient techniques this time (used Vinyl & JPSS paper before).
    Screen printing is definitely needed for successful designs, weeding 50 vinyl designs is simply not good commercially or mentally.

  8. Probably the best video on this content that I have seen on YouTube. Very detailed, to the point helps a new person getting into the business a chance to not get overwhemed and confused on which direction they should go. This video 5 Star rating from me. Well done team.

    1. I am considering a home-based print business coming aboard with no experience just a strong passion and this video gave me some vital straightfoward keypoints and insights that I believe is helpful.

  9. The information shared has been extremely helpful. I am looking forward to establishing a long term relationship with your company that would definitely benefit both of our businesses.

  10. Getting the equipment is easy, Getting the customers and having professional style designs is key

  11. This is really informative! I love the fact that you teach us and not just sell the product and leave us hanging as to what to do or where to start.

  12. I appreciate your sincere approach to encouraging the viewer regarding potential to make money. You explained the profit margins and how long it would take to recoup the A2Z heat press; however, you utilized quite a few other supporting materials and supplies that, without question, contribute to the cost of goods sold: the transfers, the vinyl, the vinyl cutting machine, the pads, the different bases for the press, etc.. What are those costs and how do they contribute to the cost of the products you are making? Thanks.

    1. Hi, when doing the example of Pleasant hill, black and white, it has an appearance that the printing is cracking. Instead of a smooth black and white. Was the art work with a cracked design? Or was that the quality of the printing?

    2. Hey great video but if I buy your Heat Press how do I get the letters and pictures I need ??

  13. Thank you for sharing great info for newbies like me. One concern I had was if I would be able to get shirt supply shipments in a timely manner, but sounds like you guys supply that as well!!

  14. This video has made me so happy. I’m a solo mom living in my car and I want to start my own business. With all of the e-commerce going on, this is perfect. I have so many different ideas though so I will have to market them all separately. Learning all the techniques really help me begin to put this into play.

    1. Hello FSM, just checking in on you, first off, Happy Thanksgiving to you and I hope you had a great one. But I also wanted to see if your situation has improved since 4 months ago. I hope to get good news from you and I wish you the absolute best.

    2. Reading this from Barbados. I wish you every success. Please update us, we are backing you all the way.

  15. Hi. I’m just beginning to look into starting a side business doing this.
    My biggest concern is how to ensure the transfer is centered on the item. The company I currently work for often orders shirts, and many times they get transfers that are either off center, or too high or too low.
    I’m also curious as to where you get your products; shirts, bags, jackets, etc.
    Thanks.

  16. Great video! very straightforward and very informative. I am starting a clothing line and will be investing in one of these machines. Thanks again, much love

  17. I think every quality product needs to be demonstrated this way. Impressive & comprehensive demonstration

  18. I admire your ability to deliver so much detailed info so effectively, while continuously preserving the attention spans of your viewers!

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