Brevard County is the Space Coast. Aerospace and engineering companies, launch-related businesses, surf shops in Cocoa Beach, restaurants and a big youth sports community all need custom shirts, polos and hats.
Towns we serve in Brevard County
We make custom apparel for Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach, Titusville and Merritt Island and the rest of Brevard County. The county seat is Titusville. See also: Melbourne.
Who orders from Brevard County
- Aerospace
- Surf shops
- Youth soccer
- Restaurants
What we make
- Custom Screen Printing. Bold, durable ink on tees, hoodies, tanks and more. The go-to for team, crew and event orders.
- DTF & Heat Transfers. Full-color designs, small runs, and names and numbers on jerseys.
- Custom Embroidery. Stitched logos on polos, jackets, work shirts and bags for a sharp, professional look.
- Custom Hats. Embroidered and printed caps, trucker hats, beanies and visors with your logo.
- Promotional Products. Logo’d koozies, bags, drinkware, towels and giveaways. Everything imprinting.
Getting your order
You do not need to be local. Send us your art and details, we send back a price and a digital mockup, and once you approve it we print it and ship it to you. Questions go to a real person at (786) 525-6496.
Common questions
Do you ship custom orders to Brevard County?
Yes. We print in our Fort Myers shop and ship finished orders to Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach, Titusville and Merritt Island and anywhere else in Brevard County.
Do I need to visit the shop?
No. Quotes, proofs and questions are handled by phone and email, and your order ships to you.
What do you need for a quote?
Your logo, what you want it on, quantities and sizes, and the date you need it. Call (786) 525-6496 or email sales@dadbodscreenprinting.com.
Custom apparel in Brevard County: the full guide
Dad Bod Screen Printing is a Southwest Florida print shop, based in Fort Myers since 2020, that ships custom shirts, embroidered polos, hats and promotional products to Brevard County and the rest of the state. You do not need to come to the shop. Quotes, digital proofs and questions are handled by phone and email, and finished orders ship to you. Below is everything we usually walk customers through before an order: which decoration method to choose, what shirts hold up in Florida, how to get your art ready, and what drives the price.
Industries we print for in Brevard County
Engineering and technical companies
Technical firms tend to order embroidered polos, quarter-zips and jackets for staff and visitors, plus event shirts for launches, recruiting fairs and team outings. A clean, consistent look across the company matters most.
Gift shops, resorts and retail merch
If shirts are for sale, they need to be retail quality: a soft blank, a design sized and placed like a store-bought shirt, and colors that look good on a rack. Tourist-friendly designs, hats and koozies move well, and re-orders of best sellers keep shelves stocked through the season.
Leagues, teams and clubs
Soccer leagues, baseball, softball, lacrosse and rec teams order jerseys, practice shirts, coach and parent gear every season. Names and numbers can be added per player, and sponsor logos on the back or sleeve help cover costs. Collect sizes early and order a few extras for late sign-ups.
Restaurants, bars and hospitality
Staff shirts need to look sharp, survive a kitchen and still be comfortable at the end of a double. Embroidered polos and button-downs work for front-of-house and managers, while printed tees and hats keep the rest of the team matching. Merch for regulars, like a soft tee or a trucker hat, is a small extra revenue stream that also advertises the spot.
Event, fundraiser and race shirts
Charity 5Ks, golf tournaments, church events, festivals and reunions in Brevard County usually need a lot of shirts by a fixed date. Screen printing is the most economical choice. A one or two color design on the front, with sponsor logos on the back, is the classic setup. Order a size spread that matches your crowd and plan a few extras for day-of registrations.
Fundraisers often sell shirts before the event to raise money. Give yourself time to collect orders and sizes before the print date.
Merch for brands, bands and startups
If you are selling shirts, the bar is higher. Retail-quality merch needs a softer blank, a well-sized print and colors that look good in photos. Tri-blends, ringspun cotton and garment-dyed shirts are popular. Water-based or soft-hand inks give a lighter feel. Startups in Brevard County often order a mix: tees and hats for the team, plus a small batch of hoodies or premium pieces for launches and investors.
Start with a smaller run to see what sells, then re-order the winners. Since screens and files are already set up, re-orders are faster and easier.
Re-orders and keeping your brand consistent
Once your artwork, ink colors or embroidery file are set up with us, re-ordering is easy. We keep your files, so the next batch of shirts, hats or polos matches the last one. That consistency matters for businesses in Brevard County that hire throughout the year, teams that add players mid-season and brands that restock merch. Just tell us what you ordered last time and how many you need.
Getting your logo print-ready
The best file is a vector: AI, EPS, PDF or SVG. Vectors are made of shapes instead of pixels, so they stay sharp at any size. If you only have a PNG or JPG, send the biggest, highest-quality version you can find. Text should be outlined or the fonts included. Brand colors are easiest to match with Pantone numbers.
If your logo lives on an old business card, a sign or a napkin sketch, that is okay. We help Brevard County customers clean up and rebuild artwork all the time, and you will see a digital proof before anything goes on a shirt.
Team, league and club uniforms
Youth soccer leagues, rec leagues, travel teams and adult leagues around Brevard County order jerseys, practice shirts, coach polos, parent shirts and hats every season. A typical setup is a screen printed team design with individual names and numbers added per player. Getting the size breakdown right is the hardest part, so we recommend collecting sizes from every family before ordering, and grabbing a few extras for late sign-ups.
Sponsors can go on the back or sleeve, which helps leagues cover the cost. Booster clubs and PTOs often add spirit wear and hats for parents and fans.
Custom hats: styles and decoration
Hats are one of the best-value branded items there is because people actually wear them. Trucker hats with mesh backs are a Florida favorite. Structured snapbacks show off a bold logo, unstructured dad hats are relaxed and comfortable, and performance caps handle boats, golf and running. Decoration options include flat embroidery, 3D puff embroidery for raised letters, and leather, woven or embroidered patches.
Hat logos are usually a little simpler than shirt logos because the front panel is curved and limited in size. We set up a hat-specific version of your logo and show you a proof.
Caring for printed and embroidered apparel
Most fading and cracking comes from how shirts are washed, not how they were printed. Wash inside out in cold water, tumble dry low or hang dry, and do not iron directly on a print. Skip fabric softener on performance shirts because it can affect how they wick. Embroidered pieces can be washed warm, but air drying keeps them looking their best. Hats should be spot cleaned and air dried on something round.
Screen printing or embroidery for Brevard County?
This is the first question almost everyone in Brevard County asks, and the answer usually comes down to the garment and how many you need. Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh stencil onto the fabric, one color at a time. It is the best value for tees, tanks and hoodies, especially once you are ordering a few dozen or more, and it handles big designs on the front or back. Embroidery sews your logo into the garment with thread. It looks more polished, lasts as long as the shirt does and is the standard for polos, button-downs, jackets and hats.
A simple rule: if it is a tee and you want a big graphic, print it. If it is a polo or a hat and you want it to look professional for years, stitch it. Plenty of Brevard County businesses do both, printed tees for the crew and embroidered polos for the office or front counter.
Planning your order timeline
The most common problem we see is not the print, it is the calendar. Work backward from the day you need the shirts in hand. Leave time for picking garments, approving the proof, and printing or stitching. Blank availability can change, especially for specific colors and sizes, so ordering early gives you more options.
If you are in Brevard County and planning around a tournament, a grand opening, a fundraiser or a holiday, reach out as soon as you know the date. If the timing is tight, say so up front. We will tell you straight whether we can make it and what would help, like picking an in-stock garment or simplifying the design.
Company uniforms that hold up
Work shirts take a beating. For trades and service companies in Brevard County, the goal is a shirt that still looks good after months of sun, sweat and washing. Embroidered polos and work shirts look professional with customers. Printed tees are cost-effective for crews who go through shirts fast. Adding your logo on the left chest and a large logo or phone number on the back turns every employee into a moving billboard.
Once your logo is set up, re-ordering is simple, which matters when you hire new people or need to replace worn uniforms.
Promotional products people keep
The best giveaways are useful. Around Brevard County that tends to mean insulated tumblers, koozies, beach towels, cooler bags, sunglasses and hats, plus good pens, notebooks and tote bags for offices and trade shows. Each item has its own imprint area and decoration method, so a logo that works on a shirt may need to be simplified for a pen or a lip balm.
Bundling promo items with apparel keeps your branding consistent and simplifies the order. Kits for new hires, clients, tournaments and events are a popular way to do it.
More questions from Brevard County customers
How should I wash my custom shirts?
Inside out, cold water, tumble dry low or hang dry, and do not iron directly on the print. That keeps prints looking good for a long time.
Do you have a minimum order for Brevard County?
It depends on the method and the item. Screen printing is most economical on group orders, while embroidery and some hats work well for smaller quantities. Call or email with what you need and we will tell you the best option.
Can you put names and numbers on jerseys?
Yes. Team designs can include individual player names and numbers, which is common for soccer leagues, baseball and rec teams.
What is the difference between screen printing and DTF?
Screen printing pushes ink through a stencil, one color at a time, and is the best value for group orders. DTF (direct-to-film) prints a full-color design onto a film that is heat pressed onto the garment, which is handy for small runs and full-color art.
Can I re-order the same design later?
Yes. We keep your files on hand, so re-orders match the original and are simpler to set up.
Can you match my brand colors?
Yes. Send Pantone numbers if you have them, or your brand guide. We match ink and thread as closely as possible and show you a proof first.
Can I provide my own garments?
Sometimes. It depends on the item and the decoration method. Call us first so we can tell you what will work and what to expect.
Nearby counties
Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County. See all 67 Florida counties, or our home base in Southwest Florida.
Need shirts in Brevard County?
Send it over and we’ll get you a price and a proof.