Glades County wraps the west shore of Lake Okeechobee and is about an hour from our Fort Myers shop. Ranches, fishing guides, schools and local businesses can pick up in Fort Myers or have orders shipped.
Towns we serve in Glades County
We make custom apparel for Moore Haven, Lakeport and Ortona and the rest of Glades County. The county seat is Moore Haven.
Who orders from Glades County
- Ranches
- Fishing guides
- Schools
- Local businesses
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
Glades 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 Glades County?
Yes. We print in our Fort Myers shop and ship finished orders to Moore Haven, Lakeport and Ortona and anywhere else in Glades County.
Can I pick up my order instead?
Yes. Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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.
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.
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.
Churches, nonprofits and community groups
Volunteer shirts, mission trip tees, VBS and youth group shirts, HOA and neighborhood event gear all need to be affordable and easy to spot in a crowd. Screen printing keeps the cost per shirt down, and a simple design in a bright color does the job.
Event, fundraiser and race shirts
Charity 5Ks, golf tournaments, church events, festivals and reunions in Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades County?
This is the first question almost everyone in Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades County customers
Do I get to see a proof before printing?
Yes. Every order gets a digital mockup showing the design, colors, size and placement. Nothing is printed until you approve it.
Do you print on performance and dry-fit shirts?
Yes. Performance shirts need the right ink and curing to avoid dye migration, and we set up the job for that fabric.
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 Glades 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.
Nearby counties
DeSoto County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Okeechobee County. See all 67 Florida counties, or our home base in Southwest Florida.
Need shirts in Glades County?
Send it over and we’ll get you a price and a proof.