Screen Printing Business

2 Screen Printing Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

Creating a screen printing business is a blend of creativity and craftsmanship. At its core, screen printing involves transferring designs onto various surfaces, typically textiles like t-shirts and hoodies. This is done using a mesh screen, ink, and a squeegee.

This business idea is appealing for those who have a flair for design and a knack for hands-on projects. You can cater to a wide array of clients— from local businesses needing branded merchandise to individuals wanting custom apparel for events.

To start, you’ll need some basic equipment and materials, but the initial investment is relatively low compared to many other manufacturing businesses. Once you master the techniques, the potential for growth is substantial. There is always a demand for personalized, high-quality printed products, making screen printing a lucrative and fulfilling venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world screen printing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a screen printing business that makes money.

1. Life and Limb Printing ($960K/year)

Adam Tanaka, founder of Life and Limb Printing, was inspired by his love of music and his experience working in the merch industry to start his own screen printing company. After honing his skills and building relationships with customers, he expanded his business, leading to a record-breaking month in October 2018 with $80,000 in revenue. With a focus on providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service, Tanaka is on track to hit $1 million in revenue by the end of 2019.

How much money it makes: $960K/year
How many people on the team: 3

From Scrubbing Floors To Running A $1M Screen Printing Business

This case study features an entrepreneur who started a screen printing company with no financing or investors, and despite struggling for the first few years, was able to grow his business to hit $80,000 in revenue in October 2018 and is set to hit $1 million by the end of 2019.

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2. The Cause ($96K/year)

Antoine Taylor, the founder of The Cause International, came up with the idea for his apparel and printing business while in college. Struggling to make ends meet, he started by washing his classmates' clothes before transitioning to selling custom socks with his school's logo. After experiencing success, Antoine decided to give back to those in need and formed The Cause International, a business that donates a percentage of its profits to various causes.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How many people on the team: 3

How I Started An Apparel Printing Business Focused On Giving Back

Antoine Taylor founded The Cause International, an apparel and printing company that donates a percentage of its profits to those in need, and in the first year gave back 65% of its profits to charities such as The Boy & Girls Club of South Side Chicago, Skid Row, Flint Michigan, and Guatemalan villages without clean water.

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