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Custom Printed Clothing Guide: Create Your Own T-Shirts, Hoodies and More

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At Scout Store, we now offer custom personalised clothing for everyone - not just for Scouts! Choose from a range of high-quality clothing items, including t-shirts and hoodies, and make them unique with your own artwork, photos, and designs. Whether it’s a bold graphic, your favourite photo, or your group logo, you have complete freedom to bring your ideas to life.
What custom printed clothing can you order at Scout Store?
You can choose from:
  • Personalised Custom Printed Polo Shirts – Adult and Kids Sizes
  • Personalised Custom Printed T-Shirts – Adult and Kids Sizes
  • Personalised Custom Printed Hoodies – Adult and Kids Sizes
  • Personalised Custom Aprons - Adult and Kids Sizes
How to Order Custom Personalised Clothing – Step by Step
Follow these simple steps to create your perfect customised item:
  • Prepare your artwork – Design your t-shirt, hoodie or polo shirt artwork, and save it as a Vector file (PDF, AI or EPS). Please note any specific colour matches using Pantone references on your file so we can ensure an exact match.
  • Select your design placement options – Choose your desired design placement on the product page, select the quantity you need, then add them to your bag.
  • Place your order – Proceed to checkout and make your payment.
  • Send your design file – Our Customer Services team will contact you for your artwork - please remember to check your design for spelling mistakes or errors!
  • Production begins – Your design will then go into production.
  • Delivery – Custom clothing items are delivered within 7 working days from artwork approval.
Artwork and Printing Guidelines
Colour Accuracy - Our prints produce high-resolution images with excellent colour accuracy, which maintain their brightness over time. We will try to match the colours from your original design as closely as possible. If you require a specific colour match, please include a Pantone colour reference in your artwork.
Text Legibility - For best results, we recommend making sure any imagery used is 300dpi and any text has enough contrast to be seen against the background colour of the garment.
Photos - Please be advised that reproduction of a photo on a garment is not as detailed as a regular printed photograph. Make sure your images are 300dpi for the best results.
Limitations - There are no limitations when choosing colours for your design and you can add any text and approved or owned logos and emblems.
Design Service - Please have your artwork ready before placing your order. Unfortunately, Scout Store is currently unable to offer an artwork service to turn your ideas into print-ready files.

Artwork Checklist – Avoid Common Mistakes

Before submitting your artwork, run through this quick checklist:

  • Spelling – Have you checked for typos and errors in your text?
  • Contrast – Is your text easy to read against the background?
  • Image Quality – Is your photo sharp and detailed enough, and set to 300dpi?
  • Permissions – Do you own or have rights to use all images and logos?
  • Spacing – Is there enough space between the text and design elements?
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I design?
It’s totally up to you – our customised clothing isn’t just for Scouts. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:
  • Personalised photo t-shirts for a Mother’s Day gift
  • The name of your Scout group with an icon of a tent to commemorate your summer camp
  • Team t-shirts for football, dance, or other sports clubs
  • Birthday and milestone t-shirts for graduations, christenings or big achievements
  • Event merch for fundraisers, charity walks and community events
What if I miss a spelling mistake or error in my submitted design?
Please check your designs for errors and spelling mistakes before submitting your artwork. Once your artwork has been submitted, you won’t be able to make any further changes.
Can I use any images or logos in my design?
Please do not use any imagery or licensed logos that do not belong to you. For example, Disney, Hello Kitty, or imagery taken from search engines can’t be used without permission from the owner.
What if the colours on my clothing aren’t an exact match?
We will colour-match as closely as possible; however, some colours may vary slightly from your design files. The best way to ensure a colour match is to provide a Pantone colour with your artwork.
What type of printing is used?
Once the size and placement are agreed, your designs will be printed onto your garments using a heat transfer print. Heat transfer is long-lasting and resistant to fading, cracking and peeling, even after multiple washes.
How long will it take to deliver my custom-printed clothing?
We aim to deliver your order within 7 working days of artwork approval.
I have ordered additional items alongside my custom-printed clothing order. When can I expect these?
Any non-personalised items will be dispatched separately and will not appear on the delivery note.
Can I return my custom-printed clothing order?
Unfortunately, bespoke and personalised items cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
Why has my design been rejected?
Inappropriate designs of any type will not be accepted. This includes bad language, racism, nudity, sexism, political views or prejudices of any kind. Please read our Terms and Conditions (Section 13) to find out more information.
What is a Vector PDF, AI or EPS file?
A Vector file usually consists of shapes, lines and text. It is a format that can be resized without significantly impacting the quality of your image. We accept vector files in PDF, AI and EPS formats.
Do you offer a design service?
Unfortunately, Scout Store is currently unable to offer an artwork service to turn your ideas into print-ready files.
If you have any other questions or need assistance with ordering your personalised badges, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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