Merch That Hits Different.

Sad Boi Tees founders in front of the mural — Chicago

Merch That Hits Different.

Custom Screen Printing
Embroidery & DTG
No Minimums
Chicago Made
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DJ Gettoblaster Acid Ice Cream DTF transfer tee — back graphic

Client Work

DJ Gettoblaster

DTF Transfer
Oversized Back Graphic
Full Color Print
Artist Merch
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Cobra Lounge full merch collection — tees, jerseys, beanie

Client Work

Cobra Lounge

Screen Print Tees
2 Colorways
Woven Patch Beanie
Full Merch Program
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DJ Gettoblaster Acid Ice Cream front chest logo tee

Client Work

DJ Gettoblaster

DTF Transfer
Front Chest Logo
No Color Limits
No Minimums
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Wealthy Habits screen printed hoodie against graffiti wall

Client Work

Wealthy Habits

Screen Print
Custom Hoodie
Chicago Made
Lifestyle Brand
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Stranger Wine Co. screen printed tee

Client Work

Stranger Wine Co.

Screen Print
2 Colorways
Tees + Totes
Brand Merch
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Cobra Lounge

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Cobra Lounge

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No Minimums

Order one piece or one thousand. We print what you need, when you need it.

Fast Turnaround

Most orders ship within 7–10 business days. Rush options available.

Chicago Made

Proudly printed in Chicago. Every order supports local jobs and craft.

Dropshipping

We ship direct to your customers. White-label fulfillment for your brand.

Pricing

What Does It Cost?

Prices vary by garment, quantity, and artwork complexity. These are starting points — your quote will be exact.

Screen Printing

Per design, per location

$2+
Qty1 clr2 clr3 clr
24–35$5.00$6.50$8.00
36–49$4.00$5.50$7.00
50–99$3.00$3.75$4.50
100–199$2.00$2.50$3.00
200–399$1.50$1.75$2.00
400–699$1.00$1.15$1.30
700+$0.90$1.00$1.10

Best for: bold graphics, bulk runs, 1–7 color designs

Embroidery

Under 10k stitches (most designs)

$9+
QtyPrice ea.
1 piece$14.00
12 pieces$13.00
24 pieces$12.00
48 pieces$11.00
72 pieces$10.00
100+ pieces$9.00

Add-ons

+$0.50 per additional 1,000 stitches

Name on chest/sleeve: $10 (1–3 pcs) / $8 (4–6 pcs)

Best for: hats, structured garments, premium feel

DTG / DTF

Full-color digital printing

$10+
1 piece— no minimumfrom $20
6 piecesfrom $16
12 piecesfrom $14
24 piecesfrom $12
48+ pieces— best valuefrom $10

Best for: full-color art, one-offs, samples, no minimums

* Decoration price only — garment cost not included. Screen print pricing is per design, per location. Embroidery digitizing fees may apply on first-time designs. Prices subject to change.

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What We Do

Our Services

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

Vibrant, durable prints on tees, hoodies, totes, and more. Best for bulk runs and bold graphics.

Embroidery

Embroidery

Premium thread work for hats, polos, and jackets. Adds a high-end feel to any garment.

DTG Printing

DTG Printing

Full-color digital printing with no minimums. Perfect for one-offs, samples, and complex artwork.

Sad Boi Tees screen printing studio Chicago

Who We Are

Chicago-Made. Zero Minimums.

Sad Boi Tees started as a passion project in Chicago and grew into a full-service custom print shop trusted by musicians, restaurants, brands, and community organizations across the city.

We handle everything in-house — from artwork prep to production to fulfillment — so your merch comes out exactly how you imagined it.

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