Design & T-Shirt Printing For Key West and The Florida Keys
Our Connection To The Keys
A Little Conch
To us, Key West isn't an escape from somewhere else. It's a destination worth building part of your life around.
A number of years ago, Tanya and I discovered Key West on a day trip. That one visit changed things for us. We liked the place so much that we started spending part of our year here, living on the island while continuing to run UNITEE. Some of our kids even attended school in Key West for a time.
We also got married at Fort Zachary in weather that looked an awful lot like a tropical storm. Debris did not hit us during the ceremony Looking back, that seems like a pretty appropriate introduction to island life.
Anyone who's spent meaningful time in the Keys knows it's not always an easy place to live. It's expensive, isolated, occasionally inconvenient, and the weather has a mind of its own. But there's something about the people, the creativity, and the wonderfully unusual culture that makes all of that worthwhile.
We’ve met so many wonderful people over the years and are honored to be able to design and print Tshirts and apparel jobs for others in this region. Everyone seems to have some crazy story that entails crazy weather and a “temporary stay” that turns into some version of “been here for the last 25 years”. There's a whole world beyond the tourist side of Duval Street, and that's the Key West we've come to appreciate most.
While operating a large printing facility on the island isn't practical for us, that doesn't mean our connection to the Keys ends when we leave. Our production team in Lafayette, Louisiana handles the printing while we bring our personal understanding of the region, experienced artwork, responsive customer care, and shipping directly to customers throughout the Keys.
We understand the place, respect it, and we're grateful for every opportunity to create something for the people who call it home.
Joel & Tanya / UNITEE
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PROJECTS
We're proud to have worked with some great people in and around Key West. Here's a little of what we've designed and printed for customers in the region,
Key West, Florida
CrossFit Mile Zero
A Key West fitness community with plenty of island character. We created an apparel collection with lightweight performance pieces, coastal graphics, and playful artwork.
Explore Project →
Cedar Key, Florida — Nature Coast
Saltwater Assassin Fishing Charters
Performance apparel for a multigenerational fishing charter operation. Simple, practical designs built for long days on the water.
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Key Largo, Florida
CrossFit Key Largo
A collection of gym shirts and performance apparel combining coastal colors, bold graphics, and everyday training gear.
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Tavernier, Florida
Coral Shores High School
Custom shirts for the Canes Fit strength program, featuring the school's colors and a distinctive kettlebell-and-hurricane design.
Explore Project →Creativity Is Part Of The Job
Inside The UNITEE Design Lab
We don't believe good apparel starts with picking a shirt and dropping a logo on it. Our Design Lab is where we experiment with artwork, garments, printing techniques, and ideas before bringing them to customers. Here are a few examples of what our team can dream up.
Featured Concept / Key West, Florida
IRON KEY
An entire gym apparel identity inspired by Key West's history, characters, and independent spirit. From conch shells and chickens to shipwrecks, cigars, and the working waterfront, Iron Key is our interpretation of what a gym brand born in the Conch Republic could look like.
It's not just a single T-shirt. It's a collection of ideas built around a place.
Explore The Iron Key Collection →More From The Lab
Havana Day Trip Lager
A fictional beer brand inspired by vintage Havana travel, tropical color, and retro packaging.
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Mardi Gras Allover
A limited-edition garment that treats the entire shirt as the canvas, rather than just the front.
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Big Lick Brewing
A beer-inspired print using realistic texture and detail to create something different from conventional brewery merchandise.
View Project →What We Do
Custom Shirt Printing, Embroidery & Apparel for the Florida Keys
Whether you're outfitting a crew, selling merchandise, or organizing an event, we'll help you find the right garment and decoration method for your artwork, budget, and deadline.
Screen Printing
Great for shirts in quantity, with durable color and better per-piece pricing as orders grow.
Digital Printing
Full-color artwork, gradients, detailed graphics, and designs that need more flexibility.
Embroidery
Custom stitching on polos, hats, jackets, and other apparel for a clean, professional finish.
Performance Apparel
Lightweight, moisture-wicking shirts and sun-protective styles for fishing, fitness, and outdoor work.
Hats & Headwear
Custom caps, rope hats, trucker hats, and other headwear for staff uniforms or branded merchandise.
Artwork & Design
Our in-house artists can work with your existing logo or develop something new for your organization.
Are Dress Clothes Beyond A Casual Even Legal In The Keys?
Custom T-Shirts + Apparel Made For Life In The Keys
Restaurants & Bars
Staff shirts, hats, seasonal merchandise, and apparel customers can take home.
Fishing Charters & Boat Crews
Lightweight performance shirts, sun shirts, caps, and branded gear made for time on the water.
Festivals & Local Events
Event merchandise, volunteer shirts, vendor apparel, and limited-edition designs.
Schools & Youth Programs
Spirit wear, team shirts, fundraiser apparel, and gear for student organizations.
Gyms & Fitness Studios
Member apparel, staff gear, competition shirts, tanks, and performance wear.
Nonprofits & Fundraisers
Shirts for volunteers, awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and community causes.
Small Businesses & Crews
Everyday uniforms, polos, company shirts, and embroidered work apparel.
Clubs, Reunions & Groups
Custom shirts for clubs, family gatherings, celebrations, and other groups.
16-Piece Standard Minimum
Artwork Assistance Included
9 Business Days Standard Production
Rush Options Available
Faster Than Even The Printer Down The Street!
Got Something In Mind? We'll Handle It.
Whether you're a Key West business that needs new staff shirts, a local organization planning an event, or just somebody with an idea for a great piece of apparel, we'd love to hear what you're working on.
Tell Us About Your Project →Designed and printed in Lafayette, Louisiana. Shipping throughout the Florida Keys and nationwide.
Common Questions
Ordering Custom Shirts in Key West & The Florida Keys
Can UNITEE print and ship custom T-shirts to Key West?
Yes. UNITEE designs and prints custom T-shirts, performance apparel, hats, and other garments for businesses, events, and organizations throughout Key West and the Florida Keys. We handle production at our Lafayette, Louisiana facility and ship finished orders directly to you.
Does UNITEE have a printing shop in Key West?
No. Our production facility is in Lafayette, Louisiana. However, our founders have spent portions of several years living and working in Key West, and we have a genuine personal connection to the area. Our customers work directly with our team remotely.
What is your minimum order?
Our standard minimum is 16 pieces per design. You can typically mix garment sizes, styles, and colors within that minimum as long as they share the same design. Smaller one-off orders may be considered individually.
How long does it take to receive custom shirts in the Florida Keys?
Our standard production turnaround is 9 business days after your invoice is paid and processed. Shipping time to the Keys is additional. Specialty garments or printing methods may require more time, so let us know your deadline before ordering.
Can you rush an order for an upcoming event?
Rush production may be available depending on our schedule, the garments you need, and your delivery deadline. Contact us with your event date and we'll review the options.
Can you design the artwork for our shirts?
Absolutely. Our in-house design team can work with an existing logo, develop new artwork, or help refine an idea. Artwork assistance is included as part of our standard full-service process.
What types of printing do you offer?
We offer screen printing, digital printing, DTF transfers, and embroidery. We also help customers choose the right decoration method based on their artwork, quantity, garment, and budget.
How much do custom T-shirts cost?
Pricing depends on quantity, garment quality, artwork, print locations, and production requirements. We can quote basic bulk printing or a more complete package with premium garments and design services. Shipping is accounted for in the quote.
Do you work with smaller local organizations and businesses?
Yes. From independent restaurants and fishing charters to schools, gyms, clubs, nonprofits, and community groups, we work with organizations of many sizes. You don't need a large apparel program to work with UNITEE.