Between the marinas, the beach bars on A1A and a growing startup scene, Fort Lauderdale has plenty of logos that belong on shirts and hats. Boat crews and yacht services especially like our embroidered performance gear.
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, one of the 67 Florida counties we serve.
Who orders from Fort Lauderdale
- Yacht crews & marine services
- Beach bars & restaurants
- Startups & small offices
- Event companies
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.
Ordering from Fort Lauderdale
You don’t have to be local. Send us your art and details, we send back a price and a mockup, and once you sign off we print and ship it to you. Questions along the way go to a real person at (786) 525-6496.
Common questions
Do you ship to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. We print in Fort Myers and ship finished orders to Fort Lauderdale and anywhere else in Florida.
Do I need to come to the shop?
No. Everything can be handled by phone and email, including proofs. You approve the mockup, we print and ship.
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.
Also shipping to
Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Key West and the rest of Florida. Our home base is Southwest Florida.
Custom apparel in Fort Lauderdale: 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Charters, marinas and boat crews
On the water, performance fabrics and UPF sun shirts matter. Captains and crews wear long-sleeve performance shirts with a logo on the chest and back, plus quick-dry hats. Many charters also sell shirts and hats to customers, so retail-quality blanks and a strong design pay off.
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.
Startups and new businesses
New businesses need swag fast: tees and hats for the team, something for the launch party, and a few premium pieces for clients and investors. Start with a small run, keep the design simple and on-brand, and re-order what people actually wear. We keep your files so the next batch matches.
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.
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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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.
What affects the price of custom apparel
Four things move the price more than anything else: quantity, the garment, the number of colors (for screen printing) or stitches (for embroidery), and the number of places you want decorated. Setup costs are spread across the whole order, which is why 48 shirts cost less per shirt than 12. A one-color front print is the most economical; adding a back print, a sleeve or extra colors adds cost.
The garment can be the biggest variable of all. A basic cotton tee and a premium performance shirt are very different prices before anything is printed. For Fort Lauderdale customers on a budget, we will show you where to save without making the final product look cheap.
Event, fundraiser and race shirts
Charity 5Ks, golf tournaments, church events, festivals and reunions in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
This is the first question almost everyone in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale businesses do both, printed tees for the crew and embroidered polos for the office or front counter.
More questions from Fort Lauderdale customers
Do you have a minimum order for Fort Lauderdale?
Screen printing starts at 24 pieces and embroidery starts at 6 pieces. Heat transfers and DTF work for smaller runs, and bulk discounts kick in on larger orders. 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.
What sizes are available?
Most styles run from adult small to 2XL or 3XL, with many in youth sizes and some in larger adult sizes. Women’s and youth cuts are available in many styles.
Need shirts in Fort Lauderdale?
Send it over and we’ll get you a price and a proof.