PRINTShopping around for DIY Ts
Stores let customers get creative with wearable art and text
Zazzle
June 19, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST
Whether you need to order a set of T-shirts for a once-in-a-lifetime event or you want to design a single shirt to display your creativity, there’s a store to fit your request. Custom shops are popping up in Columbia, and online companies ship shirts throughout the U.S.
Acme:
Ozark Airbrush
Threadless
15 S. Ninth Street
What will it cost? $15 for a white shirt, $17.50 for colored. $3.50 charge for on the back printing.
How long will it take to get my shirt? You can get your shirt the same day, but some orders take up to 3 days.
How can I make this design? Walk into Acme and design it with an employee.
Why choose Acme? Competitive prices and quick service that allows you to walk out wearing your shirt.
Ozark Airbrush:
Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Dr.
What will it cost? An average of $15 per design, $5 for shirt.
How long will it take? For template designs: as little as 15 minutes; custom orders: 24-hour turnaround unless it’s a bulk order.
How can I make the design? Choose from templates, or make your own design.
Why choose Ozark Airbrush? Custom designs, fast service.
Zazzle:
What will it cost? Average design is $15, including T-shirt. Increases with additional colors and graphics. Shipping is $4.99 for basic orders.
How long will it take? they produce and ship your product within 24 hours of ordering
How can I make the design? Create designs online using their software.
Why choose Zazzle? Design everything yourself, or pick an already made design and add text.
Threadless:
What will it cost? Average design is $10-15, including T-shirt. Shipping is approximately $4.50 for basic orders.
How long will it take? 3-4 business days
How can I make the design? Pick one from the gallery, or submit your idea to be voted on.
Why choose Threadless? Designs in gallery are creative and designed by people all around the world.
Diggit Graphics:
8 Hitt Street
What will it cost? Basic black print on white shirt: $8 per shirt. Minimum of 12 shirts for screen printing. Price increases with additional colors and graphics.
How long will it take? 7-10 business days
How can I make the design? E-mail your designs or create at the shop.
Why choose Diggit? The laid back staff are up for creating any idea or design you envision.
The Flying Cow:
903 University Ave.
What will it cost? $8.90 per shirt plus tax for 15 white shirts with a one-color design.
How long will it take? One-and-a-half to two weeks
How can I make the design? Bring in your ideas and work with staff to create a design.
Why choose The Flying Cow? They have the cheapest shirt with a color and strive to make sure you are happy with the finished product.
Missouri Cotton Exchange
3420 Buttonwood Dr.
What will it cost? Initial $16 fee; for white shirts with one-color design: $5.50 per shirt, $7 if larger than XL. Price increases with additional colors and graphics. Minimum of 12-24 shirts for an order.
How long will it take? Approximately two to two-and-a-half weeks
How can I make the design? Bring in your ideas and work with staff to create a design.
Why choose the Missouri Cotton Exchange? They cater to large orders and you can re-print your design later for free.
