If you’re unhappy with your current job, not seeing salary growth, or just want to earn extra money, starting a T-shirt printing business from home could be a great opportunity for you.
With a small investment, you can enter this growing market and potentially earn good profits.
T-shirts are always in demand, thanks to the rise of fashion trends and technology.
This makes printed T-shirts a popular and profitable business idea.
By investing around Rs 70,000, you can start earning Rs 40,000–50,000 per month, making this a promising low-cost business option.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
To begin T-shirt printing, you’ll need some essential equipment, including:
- A printer
- Heat press
- Computer
- Printing paper
- Blank T-shirts
With an investment between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5–6 lakh, you can scale up to a larger operation with high-end equipment.
Manual printing machines are the cheapest option, capable of printing one T-shirt per minute.
Selling and Profits
How to Sell Your Printed T-Shirts
The booming online business market offers an excellent opportunity to sell your printed T-shirts. You can create your own brand and sell through e-commerce platforms.
As your business grows, consider upgrading to advanced machines for better quality and increased production.
Potential Earnings
A basic T-shirt printing machine costs around Rs 50,000. A plain white T-shirt costs about Rs 120,
and printing costs range from Rs 1 to Rs 10, depending on the design. Higher-quality designs may cost Rs 20–30 per T-shirt.
You can sell these T-shirts for Rs 200–250, earning a profit of at least 50% if you avoid middlemen.
By starting this business, you can tap into a growing market with low investment and good earning potential.
