Personalized products + up to 33% off Activate offer now ➜

Sports and Activewear is here!

Elevate your apparel line with premium brands

Champion, Under Armour and more*

Unlock a new era of design freedom. Create vibrant, durable products on the brands your customers love, produced locally and delivered fast through Gelato’s global network.

4.8 / 5
based on 801 reviews
Two models wearing graphic clothing, surrounded by folded shirts with logos. The left person wears a printed t-shirt, the right wears a hoodie and cap.

Trusted by millions of sellers worldwide | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 on Shopify | 100% free to use

*Product availability varies by region.

Premium brands that sell themselves

Champion Athleticwear

From locker rooms to street style, Champion has earned its reputation over 100 years. These tees and crews blend vintage appeal with modern quality - perfect for brands targeting younger audiences or lifestyle markets.

Premium without being pretentious.

Folded colorful sweatshirts (white, black, orange, maroon, blue) stacked, showing embroidered Champion "C" logos on cuffs.

Under Armour Performance

For customers who take performance seriously. Under Armour's technical fabrics and athletic fit appeal to gyms, fitness brands, and sports teams who want gear that matches their intensity.

Built for movement. Designed for your brand.

Four Under Armour crew‑neck t-shirts—white, navy, black, gray—hanging on wooden hangers with logos on the sleeves.

Performance essentials

Not every project needs a premium label. Our Sport-Tek, A4, and Augusta lines deliver moisture-wicking fabrics, athletic cuts, and durable construction at price points that work for teams, events, and bulk orders.

Same quality printing. Friendlier margins.

Two folded crewneck sweatshirts, dark gray on top and maroon underneath, showing collars and a sleeve cuff on a beige surface.

Your designs on premium brands made possible with DTF Printing technology

Unlock a limitless fabric library

Don't let fabric limitations stifle your creativity. Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing allows for a broader range of materials, such as polyester and nylon.

Expand into high-demand categories like sportswear and hats, unlocking new revenue streams for your business.

DTF - Applies to a wide range of fabrics

Showcase your designs in high definition

Give your products the spotlight they deserve with unmatched clarity. DTF printing excels at reproducing fine lines, intricate details, and complex color gradients that other methods can struggle with.

Whether you are printing on light or dark garments, our water-based pigment inks ensure your colors remain vivid, bold, and true to your original vision.

DTF - Works on both light and dark garments

Deliver premium quality that lasts

Build a brand reputation based on quality. DTF prints are renowned for their durability, offering a smooth, flexible finish that moves with the fabric without cracking.

Tested to withstand countless washes, these commercial-grade prints ensure your customers receive a premium product that looks as good as new, wear after wear

DTF - Long-lasting results

Master the details: DTF design guidelines

Ensure your creations print perfectly every time. Direct-to-Film requires specific file setups to maximize vibrancy and edge sharpness.

Our step-by-step guide covers everything from resolution requirements to handling transparencies and borders, so you can upload your work with total confidence.

Complements DTG for better product segmentation (1)
Gelato apparel reviews: What high-volume sellers are saying

★★★★★

Print On Demand - RJ Martinez

“The print on this Gelato shirt came out really good—the detail, the colors, the overall feel of it exceeded my expectations.

Even after washing it, the design stayed clean and vibrant with no fading or cracking. I was honestly impressed with how professional it looked.”

★★★★★

CoconuTacha

“I never had the space, cash flow, or capability to create children’s clothing, but Gelato changed that completely.

They handle the printing, packing, and shipping, so all I have to do is design and upload. It’s allowed me to launch an entire kids’ collection that would have taken me years to make on my own.”

Gelato is the choice of CreatorsSee how artists around the world are using Gelato to bring their ideas to life
Thumbnails_whythepigmentstudio

Thumbnails_coconutacha

Thumbnails_annalunakdraws

Thumbnails_adam_theillustrator

See how creators like you are scaling their business with Gelato

Graphic titled "Creator Conversations" with "Elder Emo" text. Features Mike A., CEO & Founder of Elder Emo, smiling in a photo.Elder Emo builds a brand with a beat and turns passion into profit

"Gelato was the best print-on-demand provider I found — fast, smooth, and perfect for turning passion into a side hustle."

Mike A - Elder Emo

CalendarYosemite Climbing Association scales their non-profit

"Doing print on demand with Gelato is so perfect for us — the delivery is amazingly fast, the quality is excellent, and it runs super smooth."

Jim T - Yosemite Climbing Association

Unlock your store's potential with a Gelato+ subscription

Join thousands of top sellers using Gelato+ to lower costs, save time with automation, and access the advanced features that drive sales

Hands holding a framed floral poster with pink and orange flowers; a digital mockup creation interface is visible beside it.Magic Mockups

Generate stunning product images in seconds that convert, all while eliminating expensive photoshoots. Our AI creates photorealistic mockups with perfect lighting, shadows, and context.

Interface showing product management software with options for creating collections, alongside a stack of illustrated product images.Instant Collections


Launch entire product collections instantly across multiple platforms with AI. Scale your catalog from dozens to thousands of products in minutes, not months.

Kids clothingPrice Navigator

Discover how Price Navigator can help you optimize your pricing strategy and increase your profitability. Turn your pricing into a growth driver with Price Navigator.

Apparel WomenCreative Vault

Get unlimited access to professional stock images optimized for print-on-demand. Every image is commercially licensed, print-ready, and perfectly sized for Gelato products.

A woman with a backpack smiles, holding a phone displaying order details and payment statuses against a sunset background.Gelato App

The Gelato app makes it easy for you to manage your business on the go. Track orders, create designs with AI, and manage your business — all from your pocket.

A digital interface showing an "Export CSV File" dialog box with options, overlaid on logos of Velocity Switch, Etsy, and Shopify.Velocity Switch

AI-powered migration tool that automatically maps your existing products from Shopify, Etsy and more to Gelato's catalog. Transfer your entire store without manual work, downtime, or lost sales.

PSPersonalization Studio

Save time while Personalization Studio automates design tasks for you. No more manual adjustments, focus on creativity while we handle the customization.

packagingBranded Packaging

Personalize your orders with custom packaging inserts and branded labels. A cost effective marketing channel with guaranteed reach. Inserts and labels start at $0.49 each.

Smiling person holding framed floral artwork with the text "Find Joy in the Ordinary," next to a screen showing a digital mockup tool.Premium Mockups

Create high-resolution product mockups for T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters, canvas, phone cases and more - ready for store listings, ads, and social. Download premium scenes with Gelato+.

Smarter tools. Bigger profits.

Gelato+ includes Personalization Studio, AI tools and up to 33% off products year-round. Subscribe now to access all benefits.

A couple smiles, holding a personalized mug. Text reads "Personalization Studio - Name: H&J" with H&J embroidery shown.
Ready to grow?

Start exploring

Create a free account, browse our full product catalog, and get a feel for the platform. No commitment required.

Talk to a migration expert

Large catalog or complex needs? Schedule a free consultation with our team. We'll build a custom migration plan for you.

See it in action

The best way to trust our quality is to see it for yourself. Get a sample of your products at 30% for the first 48h.

Frequently asked questions about premium activewear printing