T-Shirt and Sons is a major European print-on-demand (POD) and custom printing company that operates across the UK and mainland Europe. Established in the 1980s, the company has evolved from a local screen printing business to become one of Europe’s largest direct-to-garment printing and fulfillment companies.
Company History and Growth: Founded by two brothers who initially printed t-shirts for Glastonbury Festival in the early 1990s, T-Shirt and Sons began as a local screen printing business in the 1980s. By the 2000s, they had become one of the UK’s largest screen printing companies, primarily serving the events and entertainment industry. The company was recently acquired by Polyconcept, the world’s largest multi-category supplier of promotional products.
Production Capabilities: T-Shirt and Sons operates massive production facilities with the capacity to print over 30,000 POD products per day across their UK and EU operations. The company employs over 250 people across their locations and has invested heavily in state-of-the-art printing technology.
Locations:
- UK Headquarters: Westbury, England
- European Operations: Venlo, Netherlands
- Additional facility: Poland
Technology and Equipment: The company utilizes a comprehensive range of printing technologies including:
- Kornit DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printers
- M&R digital printers
- 3Sixty UV-LED bottle printing machines (for hard goods)
- Epson sublimation printers
- Mimaki flatbed printers
- DTF (Direct-to-Film) technology
- Automatic screen printing carousels
Services Offered:
- Print-on-Demand: End-to-end fulfillment for e-commerce businesses with no minimum orders
- Screen Printing: Traditional bulk screen printing services (minimum 50 pieces)
- Digital Mass Production: Large-scale digital printing capabilities
- Hard Goods Printing: Including BPA-free Eastman Tritan and stainless steel reusable bottles
- Integration Services: Connect with Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, and custom API integrations
Unique Capabilities: T-Shirt and Sons stands out with their in-house development team that has over 20 years of experience in web and software development. This allows them to seamlessly integrate their POD services into clients’ commercial operations, offering customized solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Market Position: The company positions itself as “Europe’s premier POD fulfiller” and serves many of the largest global marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and high street retailers. They emphasize their ability to service customers anywhere in the world through their strategic locations across the UK and EU.
Business Philosophy: T-Shirt and Sons focuses on continuous improvement and innovation, embracing creative ideas to enhance both their business operations and customer experience. They pride themselves on being at the forefront of technological development in the printing industry, using their expertise to provide quality, reliable production backed by over 30 years of experience.
The company offers flexible production for print-on-demand orders, allowing businesses to print only what they sell without holding inventory, making it an ideal partner for e-commerce businesses looking to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.