Custom Shirt Guides
Updated November 3, 2026
Our custom shirt guides cover what buyers ask before they order: how Comfort Colors sizes fit, what a bootleg rap tee is, how to choose a photo, how long shipping takes, how photo shirts are printed and washed, and how to plan a pregnancy reveal.
A made-to-order shirt can’t be swapped for another size, so a few minutes of reading saves a lot of guessing. Pick the question you have below, or begin with the help pages if you are about to order.
Which guide answers my question?
| If you are wondering | Read this |
|---|---|
| Which size fits me? | Size guide |
| Will my photo print sharp? | Photo guidelines |
| What are the ordering steps? | How it works |
| How long does a custom shirt take to ship? | Shipping |
| What if something is wrong? | Returns |
Start here: help pages
- How it worksFrom one photo to a printed shirt
- Size guideMeasurements for every garment
- Photo guidelinesWhat prints well and what we can’t print
- ShippingCosts, timing and tracking
- ReturnsMisprints, wrong items and refunds
- FAQQuick answers on photos and orders
- Track your orderFollow your USPS delivery
- ContactAsk before you order
Which custom shirt guides should I read before I order?
Comfort Colors size chart
How the 1717 tee, 1566 crewneck and 1567 hoodie fit, and when going up a size gives you the roomier look.
StyleWhat is a bootleg rap tee?
Where the 90s collage look came from and how it becomes a shirt made from your own pictures.
PhotosHow to put a picture on a shirt
Choosing, framing and uploading a photo so the printed result holds up next to the original.
ShippingCustom shirt shipping times
The production and USPS windows, with order-by dates for the holidays.
Printing and care
PrintingDTG vs screen printing
Why one-off photo shirts are printed digitally, and what each method means for a single custom design.
Ideas for big moments
AnnouncementsPregnancy reveal ideas
Ways to share the news with family, from ultrasound shirts to a promoted-to-grandma surprise.
Gift guides by person
Shopping for someone in particular? Browse photo shirt ideas sorted by dog moms, new dads, grandparents, teachers and more.
Guide questions, answered
Which guide should I read first?
Start with the size guide, because a size you picked cannot be exchanged on a made-to-order shirt. Then read the photo guidelines, since the picture you upload decides how sharp the print looks.
How soon will my shirt show up?
Expect roughly 4–8 business days from checkout to your door: 1–3 for printing in the USA, then 3–5 with USPS. We deliver to US addresses only, and Christmas orders are due December 5, 2026.
Where can I find ideas for a specific person?
The gift guides sort photo shirt ideas by recipient, from dog moms and new dads to grandparents and teachers. Each one links to designs you can personalize.