Make It Yours: How to Personalise T-Shirts and Hoodies With Us

Clothes say a lot about us. When you add your own design, they don’t just say it — they shout it, whisper it, joke about it, or proudly rep your brand. That’s why we love helping you turn a simple t-shirt or hoodie into something that feels completely, unapologetically you.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to create your own custom pieces in our store, from picking the perfect style to unboxing the finished product.

Step 1: Choose Your Canvas — T-Shirt or Hoodie

Step 1: Choose Your Canvas — T-Shirt or Hoodie

First up: what are we printing on? Are you going for a lightweight tee for everyday wear, or a cosy hoodie for cooler days and late-night adventures? We offer a range of fits so you can match the vibe to the occasion.

Within each product, you’ll find options for style, colour, and size. Prefer a relaxed fit? Choose a looser cut. Want something sharper and more fitted? Go for a slimmer style. Check the size chart on each product page — it includes measurements so you can find your ideal fit without guesswork.

Next, pick your colour. Think about how your design will sit on that shade: light colours make dark designs pop, while bold colours can make simple graphics and text really stand out. If you’re not sure, it can help to imagine where you’ll actually wear it and what you’ll pair it with.

Step 2: Upload or Create Your Design

Step 2: Upload or Create Your Design

Once you’ve chosen your base, it’s time for the fun part: the design. You can either upload your own artwork or build something simple right in our design tool.

Uploading artwork

If you’ve already got a logo, illustration, or design ready to go, just upload it from your device. For the best print quality, we recommend a high-resolution file. Vector files or large, clear PNGs with a transparent background tend to work best.

After uploading, you’ll see a preview of how your design looks on the t-shirt or hoodie. You can resize it within the printable area so it’s not too tiny or awkwardly huge.

Adding text

No artwork? No problem. You can create something great just with text. Add your slogan, team name, inside joke, or favourite quote. Then pick a font, adjust the size, and choose a colour that works with your garment.

You can also combine text with your uploaded artwork. For example, drop your logo on the chest and add a tagline on the back. We encourage a bit of creative chaos here — just as long as it still looks intentional.

Step 3: Choose Placement and Fine-Tune the Details

Step 3: Choose Placement and Fine-Tune the Details

This is where your design really starts to feel like a finished piece. Within the design tool, you can choose exactly where your artwork or text will appear on the garment.

Popular placements include a bold front print, a small chest logo, or a large back design. On hoodies, you can also play with prints across the chest or on the back for that classic streetwear feel.

Use the preview to check that everything is centred, aligned, and sized the way you want. If you’re designing for a group or event, this is a good moment to double-check spellings, dates, and names too.

Step 4: We Print Your Design With Care

Step 4: We Print Your Design With Care

Once you’re happy with your design and place your order, we take it from there. Your artwork goes into our professional print setup, where we match it with the best method for your chosen garment and design style.

We pay close attention to colour accuracy and detail, so the final print looks as sharp and vibrant as the version you see on-screen. Every item is printed to order — nothing mass-produced, nothing pulled from a dusty shelf.

After printing, each t-shirt or hoodie is checked to make sure the placement, colours, and print quality are up to our standards. If something doesn’t look right, it doesn’t ship. Simple as that.

Step 5: Shipping, Delivery, and That First Wear

A woman smiling and holding up a light blue t-shirt with a geometric bird design, unboxing it from a cardboard box on a wooden table. The box has "gribzy.com" printed on the side in clean bold text. Warm natural light from a window, cozy living room background with plants and a sofa. Confetti on the table.

When your order passes our quality checks, we carefully pack it up and send it on its way. You’ll receive tracking details so you can follow your new favourite hoodie or tee from our door to yours.

Delivery times depend on your location and the shipping method you choose at checkout, but we’ll always give you a clear estimate before you confirm your order.

Then comes the best part: that first wear. Whether it’s for your business, your band, your team, or just your own personal style, we want you to pull it on and think, “Yep. That’s so me.”


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