8 Christian Apparel Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Christian Apparel Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a christian apparel business:

1. Underground Printing ($36M/year)

UGP co-founders Rishi Narayan and Ryan Gregg started their business in 2001 as a t-shirt company called A-1 Screenprinting. They focused on providing exceptional customer service to college students and quickly expanded their production capabilities by acquiring another screen printer, which led to a name change to Underground Printing. They opened their first retail storefront in 2008 and have since grown to 35+ locations nationwide, generating over $1 million in revenue in their first year. Their commitment to customer service and investment in manufacturing and technology has propelled their success.

How much they make: $36M/year
Current team size: 250

How I Started A $3M/Month Custom Printed Apparel Company

National custom printing apparel and promotional products provider, Underground Printing, shares their start-up success story which has led them to be ranked amongst Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest-growing companies for three years running, with a customer-centric business model driving strong word-of-mouth promotion.

About

Rishi started Underground Printing over 23 years ago

Revenue

Rishi grew the business to $3M/month

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2. On Cloud Faith ($60K/year)

Jonathan Waldmann, his then-girlfriend Ilona, and her mother Sonja started their business in 2012, initially selling handmade Gimp bracelets and headbands on Etsy. They later transitioned to crystalized wedding apparel and eventually expanded their product categories to include travel shirts, party shirts, bridal shirts, and engagement shirts. They have made an impressive $7.2 million in sales since their inception with a starting investment of $5,000.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 11

How I Turned A $5K Investment Into A $7.2M Apparel Brand

This case study follows the story of a successful online business that has made 7.2 million dollars in sales since 2012, with profits of around 30-45%, and the founders share insights on lessons learned and tools used.

About

Jonathan started On Cloud Faith almost 2 years ago

Revenue

Jonathan grew the business to $5K/month

Costs

It cost Jonathan $5000 to start the business

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4. Statista

Find statistics, consumer survey results and industry studies from over 22,500 sources on over 60,000 topics on the internet's leading statistics database

Where they're located: Guarantã do Norte, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Website traffic: 28.6M/month

5. Spreadshirt

Create custom t-shirts, personalized shirts and other customized apparel at Spreadshirt. Print your own shirt with custom text, designs, or photos.

Where they're located: Cuvette-Ouest, Republic of the Congo
Website traffic: 2.97M/month

So... can you actually make money with a christian apparel business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. Lands' End: Swimwear, Polo Shirts, Jeans, Fit and Flare Dresses, Tops

Where they're located: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Website traffic: 10.4M/month

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