Where Can I Get This Shirt? Find It or Print Your Own

To find where to buy a shirt you saw, start with the photo's source, then run a reverse image search and search for the exact words on the shirt. If the shirt is sold out or one of a kind, you can print your own version with a DTF transfer for about $7 to $12. This guide gives the steps in order, explains the limits on copying a design and shows how to make a replacement.

How do I find where to buy a shirt I saw?

To find where to buy a shirt you saw, check the caption, tag and comments on the photo for a brand or seller. Then use a reverse image search on the photo, and search the exact text printed on the shirt in quotation marks. If you saw it on a person, ask them. Event and team shirts are often only sold through the organizer.

Step-by-step: find the shirt

1. Check the source. Look at the photo caption, the tags and the first comments. Posts often name the brand, and sellers tag their own products.
2. Reverse image search the photo. Upload or paste the image into an image search tool. Crop to the shirt, so the search focuses on the design.
3. Search the words. Type the exact phrase or the name on the shirt in quotation marks, with "shirt" after it.
4. Look at the seller's pages. Search the brand's own shop and social pages, since a design may be sold only there.
5. Ask. If it is a person in a photo or a video, ask the wearer or the poster where they got it.
6. Check team and event sources. A school, club, race or event shirt is usually sold by the organizer and may only be available for a short window.

If you cannot find it

A design can be sold out, retired or made for a single event. In that case you have two options: look for a similar design from another seller, or print your own. A similar shirt can often be found by searching the same theme and words with "shirt" and the garment type. If you want the exact style, print it yourself.

Print your own version

A DTF transfer lets you make one shirt at a time without a minimum. The steps:

1. Draw or write your own design at the print size, with a transparent background. See design and print a t-shirt and the Canva shirt design guide.
2. Choose a blank. Our unisex size chart and wholesale blank guide help you pick the fit and fabric.
3. Order a DTF transfer from a supplier, or buy a printed shirt from a print shop. See printed t-shirts online.
4. Press at 300 to 325°F for 10 to 15 seconds on cotton; the temperature and time chart covers other fabrics.

Making one shirt at home costs about $7 to $12 with the blank included, according to our affordable custom t-shirts guide. For more design ideas, see ideas for shirts.

A note on copying designs

Copying someone else's artwork, a brand's logo or a licensed character onto shirts you sell can infringe copyright or trademark. Printing one shirt for yourself is a different matter from selling copies. If you want to sell a design inspired by one you saw, create original artwork and wording instead. For help starting a shirt business with your own designs, read how to start a custom t-shirt business.

Frequently asked questions

How can I find a shirt from a photo?

Crop the photo to the shirt and run a reverse image search. Also search the exact words on the shirt in quotation marks, and check the photo's caption and tags for a brand or seller.

Can I find a shirt if I only remember the words on it?

Yes. Search the exact phrase in quotation marks with the word "shirt". If it is a team or event shirt, add the name of the team, school or event to the search.

What if the shirt is sold out?

Look for a similar design from other sellers, or print your own version with a DTF transfer. Create original artwork rather than copying a brand's design if you plan to sell the shirt.

Is it legal to print a copy of a shirt I saw?

Printing a design you do not own can infringe copyright or trademark, especially if you sell it. For personal use the risk is lower, but original artwork is always safer.

How much does it cost to print my own shirt?

A single shirt with a DTF transfer usually costs $7 to $12 with the blank included. The price falls with quantity, to $5 to $10 each for 100 to 500 shirts.