The Holiday Production Blueprint: How to Increase Output Without Stress in 2025

The Christmas season brings massive demand for custom apparel—shirts, hoodies, Santa hats, and corporate gifts. Without an optimized production workflow, shops can quickly become overwhelmed. The good news: with the right blueprint, you can increase output without burning out your team.

⚙ Step 1: Automate What You Can

• AMYDOR Screen Print Maker for automated screen-making
• DTF printing for fast full-color jobs
• Embroidery batching for stable production

Automation drastically reduces labor and increases your daily capacity.

📦 Step 2: Pre-Stock Popular Blanks

• Black & red T-shirts
• White hoodies
• Santa hats
• Holiday colorways

Having blanks ready prevents delays when orders spike.

📋 Step 3: Organize Your Workflow by Stations

• Artwork setup
• Screen prep
• DTF print station
• Embroidery machines
• Quality check
• Packing & shipping

📈 Step 4: Use Batching for Maximum Efficiency

Batch similar colors, similar placements, or similar designs together. This reduces changeover time and increases overall output.

🎄 Step 5: Offer Clear Deadlines & Rush Options

• Standard (5–7 days)
• Express (2–3 days)
• Rush (same-day or next-day)

Customers appreciate transparency—and they often pay more for rush orders.

🎉 Final Thoughts

By combining automation, batching, pre-stocking, and workflow optimization, apparel shops can handle the Christmas rush smoothly and profitably.