How to Use the Designer

Getting Started

The GOAT'eez designer lets you put an athlete's photo and a custom banner onto a t-shirt, right in your browser — no design software needed. Here's the big picture:

1. Open the designer.
2. Upload a photo of your athlete (and let us remove the background if you like).
3. Add your text — a name, team, or message.
4. Pick your shirt colour and sizes.
5. Save your design (a free account keeps it safe), then review and order.

Tip: You can watch short how-to videos right on the designer page — look for the "Need help?" panel below the shirt.

Add a Photo & Remove the Background

1. In the Upload Artwork panel on the left, click ↑ Upload file and choose a photo from your device.
2. To have us cut out the background automatically, tick Auto-remove background before or after uploading. Give it a moment — you'll see a "Removing background…" note while it works.
3. Your photo appears on the shirt. Drag it to position it, and use the corner handles to resize.

Want the best result? See Photo Requirements below.

Add & Edit Text

1. In the Add Text panel, type your words (for example, a name or "Team Reggie").
2. Choose a font from the dropdown, set the size, and pick a colour with the colour swatch. Use B for bold.
3. Want an outline? Tick Text outline and choose its colour and thickness.
4. Click + Place Text to drop it onto the shirt.
5. To change wording later, double-click the text on the shirt and type.

Tip: If your text colour is too close to the shirt colour, a warning appears so it won't disappear into the fabric.

Move & Resize

1. Click any photo or text on the shirt to select it.
2. Drag the middle to move it.
3. Drag a corner handle to resize. Text and photos can be nudged until they sit just right.

Layering — Behind & In Front

When a photo and text overlap, you decide which one sits on top.

1. Select the object you want to move.
2. Click ⬇ Behind to move it back one layer, or ⬆ In Front to move it forward one layer.
3. Repeat to fine-tune the stacking — great for that "magazine cover" look where a name peeks out from behind the athlete.

Shirt Colour & Sizes

1. Under Shirt Color, click a swatch to change the shirt. The preview and thumbnails update instantly.
2. Use the Front / Back thumbnails to design each side.
3. In Sizes & quantity, set how many of each size you need. Your estimate updates as you go — no charge yet.

Save Your Design

Saving keeps your work so you can come back to it, and it's required before ordering.

1. Click Save design below the shirt.
2. If you're not signed in, you'll be asked to log in or create a free account. Creating one takes a moment and keeps all your designs in My Designs.
3. Once saved, you can revisit or tweak your design any time, and even save new versions.

Review & Order

1. When you're happy, tick the consent box (confirming you have the right to use the athlete's image), then click Review my order →.
2. We'll prepare a proof for you to check. What you design is what we print.
3. You only pay after approving your proof. Most shirts ship in 7–10 business days.

Photo Requirements

A clear, well-lit shot of the athlete's face gives the best result. Phone photos work great if they're in focus. Please note we can't improve a photo's quality, so start with the best image you have.

Resolution

• Minimum: 150 DPI at print size — acceptable for most direct-to-garment (DTG) and sublimation printing.
• Ideal: 300 DPI at print size — sharp, professional results.
• For best print quality, use an image at least 1500×1500 pixels.

Format

• PNG is preferred (it supports transparency for background-removed photos).
• JPEG works but loses quality with compression.
• Avoid low-quality screenshots or social media downloads.

Other Factors

• Face photos are more forgiving than text or sharp graphics — soft features hide pixel limits better.
• Contrast matters — a well-lit, high-contrast photo prints better than a dim one, even at higher resolution.