Frequently Asked Questions
At Shining Lights, we know ordering custom shirts can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling busy school schedules. That’s why we’ve put together answers to the most common questions we hear from teachers, PTAs, and school groups around San Jose (and beyond!).
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Pricing depends on the style of shirt, the number of colors in the design, and how many shirts are ordered.
The good news? Larger school groups often get a lower price per shirt, so bulk ordering is the most budget-friendly option. -
Most orders are ready in about 2–3 weeks.
If your school or classroom needs shirts faster (say for spirit week, a field trip, or a last-minute event), rush printing may be available.
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Not at all!
While we love supporting teachers, we also create custom apparel for PTAs, booster clubs, school events, sports teams, and student organizations. Basically, if your group is part of the school community, we can help.
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Nope! While we love working with San Jose schools, we also serve the greater Bay Area—including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and more—and can even ship nationwide.
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Classic cotton tees are always a favorite, but we also print on blends, polos, hoodies, and performance fabrics. Many schools like mixing it up with t-shirts for everyday wear and polos or hoodies for staff events.
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Not at all. If you already have artwork, great! If not, our design team can create a custom design for your school and send you a proof before printing.
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We usually recommend starting at 24 shirts for the best pricing, but we’re happy to chat if your group is smaller.
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Yes! We can set up an online store just for your school so parents, staff, and students can order directly. That way, you don’t have to worry about collecting sizes and payments.
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Absolutely. Hoodies, polos, hats, and other custom apparel are all available, so let us create something perfect for your school spirit wear, teacher appreciation gifts, or team uniforms.
Still have questions?
We’d love to help!
Contact us today to chat about your school’s needs and get your custom shirt project started.