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Custom T-Shirts for Advocacy

The Power of a Message:

Custom T-Shirts for Advocacy

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Unless you’re a movie supervillain with a cool mountain lair and a hairless cat, you want to make the world a better place. Whether you want to save the whales, clean up the oceans, get more cats adopted, or end world hunger, a big part of your job is making people aware of the problem and getting them invested enough to want to help.

And let’s face it: there are so many causes out there that you need something that will make people notice your message. A great way to do that is with custom t-shirts for advocacy and TeamShirts. TeamShirts makes it a snap to create t-shirts that raise awareness, raise funds, and even raise some eyebrows so more people see the importance of the cause that’s near and dear to your heart.

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Custom T-Shirts for Advocacy

There are a ton of ways to spread the message, from standing on a street corner with a megaphone to buying a billboard. You could hire an airplane to write the message in the sky or go on a hike across the country to get media attention.

There’s a simpler, less expensive way. Thank goodness. Custom t-shirts for advocacy are an incredible way to spread your message. Just think of the benefits:

  • Custom t-shirts help you stand out. Create your own design using the power of words, images, and color so your message looks unique and eye-catching. Need a little help? TeamShirts has an online design wizard with tens of thousands of designs ready to go, and we even offer free design help on orders of over five shirts.
  • T-shirts for advocacy are portable and affordable. Heading to a rally or event? You can slip a few advocacy shirts into your luggage to make sure you get noticed. And no matter how many or how few people are part of your cause, t-shirts are a cost-effective way to get everyone involved. They cost less than a TV spot and online ads, and they’re much better for your skin and social life than streaking across a football field holding a sign. Trust us on that one.
  • Custom t-shirts pique curiosity fast. Custom t-shirts use graphics and sometimes words to create an impact in seconds. You’re not lecturing people. You’re showing them something, so they’re curious to know more.
  • T-shirts are great for raising money. Cold, hard cash is needed for any cause, and t-shirts are a great fundraising tool. Sell them, get them signed by celebs, and then auction them off or include them as part of a raffle prize.
  • Custom t-shirts for advocacy are flexible. They’re a great option for marathons, protests, volunteer events, fundraisers, or just for hanging out. They come in a range of styles, colors, and sizes, so everybody can help spread awareness. Choose custom polo shirts for charity golf games or t-shirts you can wear everywhere so you can really wear your heart on your sleeve.
  • T-shirts for advocacy help you say “thank you.” Your volunteers show up at protests, write letters to elected officials, and more. Show your appreciation with a customized t-shirt that also helps your volunteers show their dedication to the cause even more.
  • Custom t-shirts build your movement together. There’s power in numbers, especially when you’re trying to raise awareness. Volunteer t-shirts are a great way to build a sense of teamwork when you’re working together. When you’re volunteering together or showing up at a charity sports event, matching custom t-shirts are a way for you to feel part of the same team and to feel pride in your work.
  • Custom t-shirts for advocacy use the power of repetition. When you pay big bucks for one billboard, people may see it once if they drive by. When you buy a box of t-shirts and hand them out, lots of people will start seeing your shirts and logo everywhere. That repetition can create curiosity, which means people are more likely to look up your organization and (hopefully) get involved.
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The Power of a Message — Especially When That Message is on a T-Shirt

Attention is the scarcest resource out there right now, rarer than great concert tickets. So, what makes your nonprofit or cause stand out? It’s your message.

The message you share with the world can tug on people’s heartstrings, help them understand the scope of a problem, and encourage them to open their wallets for a worthy cause.

So, how do you craft a great message on your t-shirt? While you might know a ton and be really passionate, try to narrow it down to one simple phrase or idea. If you print a huge list of information on your t-shirts, that means someone will have to stop and stare at your shirt for a long time to understand your cause, and that gets awkward for everyone.

Start with words. What one short phrase could you shout at rallies to share your idea? Is there a pun or rhyme that can make your idea more memorable? Try different phrases to find one that’s got some zing.

Don’t overlook the power of a startling fact. For example, your t-shirt could say something like “Feed Our Nation’s Kids” or share a fact like this: “1 in 5 Kids in This Country Are Hungry Right Now.” Putting a number or statistic on the problem shows there’s an urgency and a real need.

Your message doesn’t even have to be in words. Sometimes, an image can be even more powerful. For example, you can encourage people to recycle, or you can show part of the ocean covered in litter. Many animal advocacy groups use images of animals so people can see why the creatures need our help.

Now, let’s talk design. As you create your shirt, remember the power of simplicity. Use simple images, short phrases, and clean graphics or logos. People don’t want to stare at your t-shirt, so you only have a fraction of a second to make an impression. Make it count by using an unusual, startling graphic or a catchy saying. Have plenty of white space on your shirt, too, to make your words or images jump out. The goal is that someone just walking by you should be able to understand the picture or message, almost without intending to.

The good news is that you don’t have to commit to one design. With TeamShirts, we offer amazing savings of up to 65% on bulk orders, and our volume discounts apply to different designs. That means you can order multiple designs at a discount and try out different wording, images, facts, and looks to see what works best. Maybe a bright red t-shirt with an image gets more people talking. Or maybe just your website URL is what you need. With TeamShirts, it’s easy to test it and find out.

Be a Walking Advertisement for Your Cause

You and others in your cause are already out and about. You’re running errands, going on trips, walking down the street, or even hopping on video conferences. Why not turn all of that into an opportunity to spread your message without putting in any extra time or effort at all?

Every time you walk by someone wearing your advocacy t-shirt, you have a chance to share your message. Walk by a thousand people on a busy street one day? That’s two thousand eyeballs potentially seeing your slogan and message. And those eyeballs are attached to actual humans who might care about your cause. Even better!

Given that you can wear your t-shirt again and again and think about how many places you end up (look: we’re not going to ask about that 2 a.m. run for pizza), you can see how far a humble t-shirt can spread the word. Multiply that one t-shirt by many t-shirts worn by your friends, family, volunteers, and colleagues? Now that’s a whole movement dedicated to making the world better!

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Turn Others On To Your Message

Are you ready to put your t-shirt where your heart is and start sharing your passion? At TeamShirts, we think we’re better together, and we want to support people who want to change the world. It’s why we’re always adding new features and working to make ordering t-shirts even easier than ever before.

Here’s how easy it is to create a custom shirt for your volunteers, charity, or campaign:

  • Select your shirt, hoodie, or other gear
  • Click “Create Now” to start the free design wizard
  • Spend as much time in the design wizard as you like, trying out different looks Experiment with the tens of thousands of designs or upload your own to create just the right look
  • Use the “Names and Numbers” feature to customize your shirts with your team’s numbers and names
  • Use the “Vote” feature to share designs with your group and to get everyone sharing their opinions on the look they love best
  • Finalize your design. And no worries — we’ll automatically choose the best print method to make your t-shirts look their best

It’s so fast and easy to create custom shirts that you might want to create different designs. You might want one style of advocacy t-shirt for a fundraiser, another for everyday awareness, and a third for your cleanup volunteer crew. You decide!

And why stop at t-shirts? TeamShirts lets you put your logo, message, and images on just about everything, including water bottles, totes, athletic wear, aprons, socks, and more. Get your message on a dog scarf for a walk-a-thon or your design on a hat for a cleanup day at the beach. Our bags are perfect for conservation efforts that take you into nature, and you can even customize plush toys for children’s nonprofits. The sky’s the limit!

When you order five or more shirts, you also get access to our graphics services at absolutely no cost. Our professional design team can crop your images, help you with graphics files, simplify your design, turn your idea into a design, and more. Our job is to make sure your design looks amazing so your efforts pay off. With attention spans so short, every second counts and our design team can work with you to make your message stand out.

No matter what you believe in and how you’re trying to change the world, we’re here for you with features and services to get your message out there.

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Design Your Own Custom Advocacy T-Shirt at TeamShirts!

Our team at TeamShirts has been around for a minute — for over 14 years, to be precise. That’s why we’re able to bring you more benefits, including:

  • A huge range of t-shirts, hoodies, and other customizable gear, all in many colors, styles, and sizes
  • Discounts of up to 65% on bulk orders
  • No minimum order required
  • High-quality shirts from top brand names you trust
  • Organic cotton t-shirts and moisture-wicking performance t-shirts for marathons.
  • Lots of customization options, including the option of customizing the front, back, and sleeves of your shirt
  • Free standard shipping or rush shipping for an additional charge
  • Price match guarantee to make sure you’re getting the best deal
  • A satisfaction guarantee for your peace of mind, which includes covering your return costs for 30 days
  • A terrific customer service team that connects you with a real person if you have any questions or need any help with your order

The TeamShirts printing facility is located right in Nevada, which allows us to keep a close eye on quality and to provide U.S. jobs with good conditions. We know workplace conditions and ethical production matter to you, and they matter to us, too, which is why we’ve kept our printing local. Our facility also allows us lots of flexibility, with the latest in printing methods and embroidery, so your message looks its best.

Get more people to your cause now with customizable t-shirts that get attention and get people excited to support you. Create your team moment. Create a movement. Start designing today. We can’t wait to see how you help build a better tomorrow!

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