Missing shirt details
Quantity, sizes, and colors often arrive in separate messages, so your team starts every quote from scratch.
Why email quote requests slow print shops down
Many printing businesses lose enquiries because customers email incomplete information or forget to attach artwork.
Artwork sent separately
Logos and mockups get buried in email threads instead of staying attached to the enquiry.
No deadline or budget context
Without a due date or budget range, it is hard to prioritize rush jobs or filter low-fit leads.
Leads lost in the inbox
Busy shops miss follow-ups when quote requests mix with supplier mail and spam.
The recommended T-shirt quote workflow
Replace scattered emails with one form that collects contact details, product specs, artwork, and timeline in a single submission.
Start from the T-Shirt Quote Request template in Formgrid, customize the questions for your shop, and publish a shareable link or embed the form on your website.
Each submission triggers an email notification, appears in your lead dashboard, and can sync to Google Sheets so your production team sees new jobs without opening email.
If you already have HTML on your site, point the form action at a Formgrid endpoint using the form backend — no server code required.
Best practices
Best practices for T-shirt quote forms
Collect enough detail to price accurately without overwhelming the customer.
Required contact fields
Ask for name, email, and phone so you can follow up quickly on rush orders.
Quantity and shirt type
Include garment style, brand preference, and total quantity before sizes.
Sizes and colors
Use multi-select or a sizes breakdown so production knows the full run.
Artwork upload
Accept PNG, PDF, AI, or EPS files with the quote request so files stay with the lead.
Deadline and budget
A requested delivery date and budget range help you triage enquiries.
Print method
Optional dropdown for screen print, DTG, embroidery, or heat transfer clarifies scope.
Example form
Preview a live template, customize it in Formgrid, and publish to your website.
Customer spotlight
Custom apparel business
A custom apparel business collects custom apparel quote requests and artwork uploads directly from its website instead of relying on email attachments.
View templateFAQ
Common questions about quote forms and artwork uploads for print shops.
No. Use the Formgrid form builder and a ready-made template, or connect an existing HTML form to a Formgrid endpoint.
Yes. Add a file upload field so logos and print-ready files arrive with the submission.
Yes. Publish a hosted link or use Formgrid as an HTML form backend on Squarespace, Webflow, or plain HTML.
Put this guide into practice
Customize a template or create a blank form. No credit card required.
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