Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast are growing quickly, with new businesses, schools, youth leagues and the Mets’ spring-training crowd.
Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, one of the 67 Florida counties we serve.
Who orders from Port St. Lucie
- New businesses
- Schools & youth leagues
- Spring-training fans
- Contractors
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 Port St. Lucie
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 Port St. Lucie?
Yes. We print in Fort Myers and ship finished orders to Port St. Lucie 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
Melbourne and the rest of Florida. Our home base is Southwest Florida.
Custom apparel in Port St. Lucie: 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie
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.
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.
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.
Contractors, trades and service crews
Crews go through shirts fast, so durable printed tees with a left-chest logo and a big back print are the standard. Embroidered polos for estimators and office staff look professional at the customer’s door. Safety colors and lightweight performance fabrics help on hot job sites, and hats keep the brand visible all day.
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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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.
More questions from Port St. Lucie customers
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.
Where do I pick up my order?
Local customers can pick up at our Fort Myers shop at 11909 Sacra Place, and local delivery is free in the Fort Myers area. We also ship orders anywhere in Florida and across the U.S.
What file types do you need?
Vector files like AI, EPS, PDF or SVG are best. High-resolution PNG or JPG files can work too. If your art is not print-ready, we can help fix it.
Can you do a rush order for Port St. Lucie?
Yes, rush options are available. Standard turnaround is about 7 business days, so tell us your date right away and we will be straight with you about what is possible.
Need shirts in Port St. Lucie?
Send it over and we’ll get you a price and a proof.