A Common Question We Hear All the Time
One of the most common questions businesses ask us is:
“Can I order custom shirts with individual employee names on them? And what does that cost?”
The short answer: Yes—absolutely.
The longer answer: There are multiple easy, scalable ways to do this depending on your goals, budget, and timeline—and Underground Printing specializes in making this process simple, accurate, and stress-free.
Whether you’re outfitting a corporate team, healthcare system, multi-location business, or growing company, we help you personalize apparel at scale—backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Yes, You Can Order Custom Shirts With Individual Employee Names
Custom employee names can be added to shirts, sweatshirts, quarter zips, polos, jackets, and more.
The most common personalization methods:
🧵 Embroidery (Most Popular)
Clean, professional look
Extremely durable
Ideal for polos, quarter zips, jackets, and sweatshirts
Perfect for names, titles, and departments
Best for:
Corporate teams • healthcare systems • professional uniforms
🎨 Digital Transfers (DTF / Full Color)
Great for smaller text or stylized fonts
Flexible placement options
Cost-effective for large name lists
Best for:
T-shirts • hoodies • large teams • budget-conscious programs
What Does It Cost to Add Individual Names?
Pricing depends on a few simple factors—but the good news is that name personalization is very affordable, especially when done in bulk.
Cost is influenced by:
Decoration method (embroidery vs digital transfer)
Number of names
Placement (chest, sleeve, back, etc.)
Garment type
In most cases:
Embroidery names add a small per-item cost
Digital transfer names are often even more cost-effective
Our team will always recommend the most efficient option based on your needs—and you’ll see everything clearly before production begins.
Yes—We Can Individually Pack & Ship Each Employee’s Order
Another common follow-up question:
“Can you separate orders by employee and ship them individually?”
Again: Yes.
Underground Printing regularly supports companies with:
Individual name personalization
Individual packaging
Shipment to:
A central business location
Different offices or branches
Directly to employees’ homes
This is especially helpful for:
Remote teams
Multi-location companies
Healthcare systems
Franchises
Distributed sales teams
We handle the logistics—so you don’t have to. There is nothing worse than getting a large order of swag and apparel and having to do all of the sorting yourself to make sure that the right items get to the right people. We have a dedicated team of experts to sort and pack your shirts by employee name and size ensuring that it's super easy for everyone to get the right items without you having to do the work yourself! This is especially useful if you are distributing items to multiple locations. By having Underground Printing complete the sort, we can ship directly to each location which not only saves you the trouble, but also time and shipping costs. Additionally, one of the best things you can do for employee engagement is give them great gear with your brand or logo in it!
How the Process Works (It’s Easier Than You Think)
1️⃣ Choose Your Apparel or Gear
Shirts, polos, hoodies, quarter zips, jackets—or even backpacks.
👉 Explore options at www.undergroundshirts.com
2️⃣ Provide Your Employee List
You can send:
A spreadsheet
A simple name list
Or let employees enter info themselves via a custom store
3️⃣ Approve Your Proof
We create a proof showing:
Logo placement
Name placement
Font and sizing
Nothing goes to production until you approve it.
4️⃣ We Produce, Pack & Ship
We:
Print or embroider each item
Match names correctly
Pack items individually if requested
Ship where you need them
5️⃣ 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
If anything isn’t right—we fix it. Period.
Why Backpacks Are an Excellent Add-On (No Sizing Required)
While personalized apparel is extremely popular, many companies pair it with custom backpacks for employee gifts.
Why?
No sizing required
One-size-fits-all
High perceived value
Daily use
Perfect for onboarding or recognition
Backpacks are especially helpful when:
You don’t have size info yet
You’re gifting new hires
You want zero exchange risk
And when it comes to custom backpacks, nobody sells more than Underground Printing. Our scale, selection, and experience make us the best possible partner for backpack programs nationwide. Some of our favorite brands include Nike, Northface, OGIO…. There is really no limit to the options for custom backpacks!
Why Companies Choose Underground Printing
Businesses trust Underground Printing because we do this better—and easier—than anyone else.
✔ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If it’s not right, we make it right.
✔ Free Professional Design Review
Our designers ensure logos and names look clean and consistent.
✔ No Minimums on Select Items
Perfect for individual recognition or small teams.
✔ Fast Turnaround
Ideal for onboarding, events, and recognition timelines.
✔ Individual Packing & Shipping
We support complex fulfillment without complexity.
✔ 30+ Campus & Community Locations
Local support + nationwide reach.
✔ Easy Online Ordering
Built for HR teams, admins, and managers.
✔ Unmatched Scale in Custom Backpacks
Nobody sells more custom backpacks than we do.
Common Use Cases We Support
New hire onboarding kits
Healthcare staff uniforms
Sales team apparel
Multi-office company rollouts
Remote employee gifting
Franchise operations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I mix sizes, names, and departments in one order?
Yes—this is extremely common.
Can employees enter their own names and sizes?
Yes. We can create a custom store for self-entry.
Is name personalization permanent?
Embroidery is permanent. Digital transfers are durable and long-lasting.
Can you ship directly to employees’ homes?
Yes—this is something we do every day.
What if a name is misspelled?
We proof everything before production and stand behind it with our guarantee.
Ready to Order Custom Employee Gear (With Names)?
If you’ve been wondering whether custom shirts with individual employee names are possible—and affordable—the answer is yes, and Underground Printing makes it easy.
From personalized apparel to no-size backpack gifts, we handle everything from design to delivery—100% guaranteed.
👉 Get started at www.undergroundshirts.com
Or reach out to our team for help building the right solution.