CustomInk

CustomInk
Type Private
Founded 2000, McLean, VA[1]
Headquarters Fairfax, VA
No. of locations Production: Charlottesville, VA; Reno, NV
Area served United States, Canada
Founder(s)
  • Marc Katz
  • Dave Christensen
  • Mike Driscoll
Industry Custom T-Shirts
Products Apparel, misc. products
Services Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Embroidery
Revenue US$140 million
Employees 1100+
Slogan(s) T-Shirts Unite!
Website www.customink.com
Type of site Online Custom Apparel, eCommerce

CustomInk is an American-based online retail company that enables customers to design and order custom apparel such as t-shirts and sweatshirts. Customers can upload their own art, or use the site's design tools to create a design and order the customized product. CustomInk is headquartered in Fairfax, VA with additional offices in Reno, NV, Dallas, TX, and Charlottesville, VA.[2]

History

CustomInk was founded in 1999 by former college classmates Marc Katz and Dave Christensen.[3] The site was opened late that year.

Services

The web site allows people to choose from CustomInk's design ideas, clipart, fonts and colors, or upload their own images to be printed on items including apparel, bags, drinkware and office supplies. Artists review each design,[1] and email the customer a picture proof of how the design will print. Depending on the desired quality and quantity of the item, CustomInk performs screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery services.

Reception

CustomInk has been recognized as one of the Washingtonian Magazine's "Great Places to Work" in 2005,[4] 2007,[5] and 2009.[6] Inc Magazine placed CustomInk in their list of 500 fastest growing companies in 2005 and 2006.[7]

Growth

In November 2013 CustomInk received $40 million from Revolution Growth, an investment fund from Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Donn Davis. The investment was reported to be used to fund two new projects - Booster and Pear. Booster is a fundraising platform that allows people to buy a shirt in order to contribute to a charity, cause, or project. Pear is a sponsorship platform that allows brands to sponsor various groups and occasions.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Heath, Thomas (October 17, 2010). "Harvard graduate left Wall Street to start CustomInk T-shirt design business". The Washington Post (Washington, D.C.: Washington Post Media). Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ Levine, Adam (February 10, 2014). "CustomInk Opens New Office in Reno, NV". Customink.com. Customink.com. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ "CustomInk, LLC Company Information". Hoovers.
  4. ↑ Washingtonian - Great Places to Work 2005
  5. ↑ Washingtonian - Great Places to Work 2007
  6. ↑ Washingtonian - Great Places to Work 2009
  7. ↑ CustomInk - Awards
  8. ↑ Lawler, Ryan. "CustomInk Nabs $40 Million In Funding From Revolution Growth, Adds Ted Leonsis To Its Board". TechCrunch. Retrieved 23 April 2014.

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