About Ethical T-Shirt Printers
Ethical T-Shirt Printers is a small, family-run business with extensive experience in garment decoration. Over the years, ETEES has earned a reputation for delivering some of the highest-quality print work and innovative design concepts in the UK.T-shirt printing is far more intricate than it might seem. Achieving top-tier print quality and designs requires a deep understanding of the craft—a level of expertise that only comes with skill, dedication, and years of hands-on experience.

How our Journey Began
Our story began many years ago when my brother Jim and I, Paul, left school. We had the idea to start printing t-shirts, but back then, screen printing was the only option—there were no digital or transfer printing technologies as we know them today. Starting on a shoestring budget, we built our own basic screen printing equipment from scratch. It was an adventure in itself—no YouTube tutorials to guide us back then! Within two years, we were printing garments for a growing number of customers, including schools, clubs, shops, staff uniforms, and even football teams. Despite our rapid growth, we always prioritized quality and service. Today, we print thousands of garments daily using state-of-the-art automatic machinery, we’re equipped to handle even the most intricate screen printing projects.
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Adapting to an Evolving Industry
As the industry has evolved, so have we. Innovations like direct to garment & direct to film transfers, cutter plotter machines for vinyl logos, and affordable multi-head embroidery machines have revolutionized garment decoration. We’ve embraced the latest advances in technology and now have a Direct to Film Transfer print machine!

Our Ethical Commitment
From the start, we have prioritized ethics and environmental responsibility in everything we do. In the early days, verifying ethical supply chains was challenging due to limited online resources, but we were determined to ensure our materials and processes aligned with our values. Today, as sustainability awareness grows within the fashion and clothing industry, sourcing eco-friendly products and garments has become more accessible. When requested by our customers, we actively seek out sustainable options to meet their needs. We also take pride in offering environmentally conscious solutions, such as eco-friendly water-based inks and water-based digital transfers, ensuring high-quality results while minimizing environmental impact.

Big Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care
Although we’ve grown, we’re proud to remain a small family business. This allows us to provide personalized customer service and exceptional quality. I (Paul) personally handle customer inquiries, drawing on my extensive knowledge of screen printing and artwork preparation. My goal is always to ensure that every design looks fantastic—no unpleasant surprises when your t-shirts arrive!

Great Quality at Competitive Prices
Unlike larger printing companies, we can cater to both small orders (as few as 10 garments) and large-scale projects. Our location in Torquay, Devon, allows us to keep overheads low, so we can offer competitive prices without compromising on quality. We also take pride in being an ethically conscious business. We’ve paid our staff above the living wage for years and are committed to maintaining our high standards of fairness and responsibility.

With Ethical T-Shirt Printers, you get great quality at a great price, backed by decades of experience and a commitment to doing things the right way.

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