Hendry County is right next door to Lee County, with LaBelle on the Caloosahatchee and Clewiston on Lake Okeechobee. Farms, sugar and agriculture crews, schools, festivals and local businesses can easily pick up at our Fort Myers shop.
Towns we serve in Hendry County
We make custom apparel for LaBelle, Clewiston and Felda and the rest of Hendry County. The county seat is LaBelle.
Who orders from Hendry County
- Farms
- Agricultural crews
- Schools
- Festivals
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
Hendry County customers can pick up at our Fort Myers shop or have orders shipped. Send us your art and details, we send back a price and a digital mockup, and once you approve it we print it. Questions go to a real person at (786) 525-6496.
Common questions
Do you ship custom orders to Hendry County?
Yes. We print in our Fort Myers shop and ship finished orders to LaBelle, Clewiston and Felda and anywhere else in Hendry County.
Can I pick up my order instead?
Yes. Hendry County is close enough that many customers pick up at our shop at 11909 Sacra Place, Fort Myers. Shipping is available too.
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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County
Farms, ranches and barns
Outdoor work calls for tough shirts, breathable fabrics and hats that keep the sun off. Embroidered polos and caps are popular for show teams and farm stands, while printed tees work for crews. Simple, bold logos read well from a distance.
Schools, colleges and student groups
Spirit wear, club shirts, field day tees, staff shirts and booster gear are steady orders for schools and campus groups. Bright colors, bold one or two color designs and a range of youth and adult sizes are typical. Order early around the start of the year and big events.
Events, fundraisers and reunions
Events run on deadlines. A one or two color screen printed shirt is the most economical way to outfit a crowd, with sponsor logos on the back if you have them. Family reunions, festivals, races and spring-training trips all fit this mold. Plan sizes and quantities early and order a few extras.
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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County?
This is the first question almost everyone in Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry 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.
Getting the size breakdown right
Sizing is where group orders go wrong most often. Collect actual sizes from everyone before you order instead of guessing. Remember that some styles run small, and women’s and youth cuts are sized differently from adult unisex shirts. For giveaways where you do not know who will show up, a common spread leans heavy on medium, large and XL with smaller amounts of small and 2XL.
Larger sizes like 2XL and up usually cost a little more per shirt because the blank costs more. If you are not sure how a style fits, ask us and we will tell you what customers in Hendry County have said about it.
Picking shirts that work in Florida heat
A shirt that feels fine in an air-conditioned store can be miserable on a job site or a boat in July. For crews and outdoor teams in Hendry County, we usually recommend lighter-weight fabrics, cotton/poly blends that breathe and dry faster than heavy cotton, and light colors that do not soak up the sun. Performance polyester wicks sweat and is the go-to for fishing guides, landscapers and anyone working outside all day. Long-sleeve sun shirts with a UPF rating protect arms without overheating.
For retail merch and events, softer tri-blends and ringspun cotton feel better and get worn more on weekends. Tell us how and where the shirts will be worn and we will suggest a few blanks at different price points.
More questions from Hendry 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 Hendry 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
DeSoto County, Glades County, Hardee County, Highlands County, Okeechobee County. See all 67 Florida counties, or our home base in Southwest Florida.
Need shirts in Hendry County?
Send it over and we’ll get you a price and a proof.