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Group lists

The Group List Tool provides simple features to allow you to upload or manually add a list of names for display. It also allows you to change column numbers, adjust the sorting order of your names, and more.
Note: Group lists are only available on the Back or Inside Lining decoration areas.
Adding a group list to your design
You can add a group list to your design using the Group List Tool in the Design Lab.
From the menu select DESIGNS, select your decoration space, then select ADD GROUP LIST.
Choose between adding just a list of names or using one of our templates that has banners as well as the list of names.
A group list template showing FIRSTNAME LASTNAME will populate on your design
Select ADD NAMES to the names of your group manually or via CSV/Excel file upload. See below for detailed instructions.
You may need to adjust the size, number of columns, or the name format to ensure your list fits correctly. See Group List Design Tools below for more information.
Upload your group list from a CSV or Excel file
Add your group list to our template and save.
Select the group list template on your design. This is the area where you can see 'firstname, lastname'.
Select ADD NAMES.
Select BULK ADD.
Drag and drop or select 'browse to files' to import your file.
Once your file name appears in the box, select IMPORT.
Use the dropdown to select which column contains your group's first names and last names and select CONFIRM.
Review your names and then select DONE. Your names will now populate on your design.
You may need to adjust the size, number of columns, or the name format to ensure your list fits correctly. See Group List Design Tools below for more information.
Manually add your group list
Select ADD NAMES from the menu.
Enter the first and last names of your group members into the spaces.
You can add more spaces by selecting ADD NAMES.
Remove any excess spaces using the X icon.
You will not be able to submit your order if you have left any first name, last name spaces blank.
Review your names and then select DONE. Your names will now populate on your design.
You may need to adjust the size, number of columns, or the name format to ensure your list fits correctly. See Group List Design Tools below for more information.
Group List Design Tools
Name format
Choose how each name in the list is displayed. If you have a large number of names or longer names, we recommend using either first name initial or last name initial.
Sort order
Select the order in which your names are displayed.
Number of columns
Adjust how many columns your names are split into. If you have a large number of names, we recommend you use four or five columns and scale the list down to fit the decoration area.
Colour
Select the colour used to print your names. Note that some fabrics have more colours available than others. If you are designing on a reversible product, we recommend adding the group list on the spray side to maximise your colour options.
Application type
Your application type will be automatically set to Heat Transfer Printing unless you have designed on the spray side of a reversible garment, in which case the application type will be Sublimation.
Please note group lists are not available on all materials or decoration spaces
Maximum names
Currently, a maximum of 300 names per list is allowed, although multiple lists may be added.
Popular questions
Yes, you edit or add the names to your group list up until you submit the order.
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On your order page select Edit group list next to your design.
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In most cases editing your group list will not effect your price so you can select CONTINUE on the warning message.
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Select DESIGNS, then select the decoration space where you group list is located.
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Select the group list, then select the pencil under add names.
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If you need to edit your existing group list make the changes in the first name or last name boxes, use the X to remove a name or select ADD NAME to add.
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If you need to add your whole list you can type in each of your group's names individually, or if you already have your names in a document we recommend using the bulk add feature.
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Select BULK ADD, download and use our template, or drag and drop your own Excel or CSV file into the box.
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Select IMPORT.
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Select the columns in your spreadsheet that contain the first names, then the last names of your group and then select CONFIRM.
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Check over the names and then select DONE.
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At this stage you may need to adjust the design placement, size and column numbers to ensure your group list fits inside the decoration space.
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When you are happy with how it looks select APPLY DESIGNS.
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Now select UPDATE ORDER.
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Check the box and select UPDATE DESIGN.
When a group list design is added, the names will be shown in black. If you have added the design onto a black area, you will need to change the colour to be able to see it properly.
This indicates that your names do not fit within the decoration space. There is a maximum of 300 names allowed in a group list area. If you have less than 300 names and are still seeing the orange warning, try one or more of the following:
- Adjust the size of the group list design.
- Adjust the number of columns to be higher.
- Change the name format to be First Name, Initial, or Initial, Last Name.
If you are still having trouble, please contact us and our design team will be able to assist.
If you are getting the error message 'Your group list still contains sample names, please review and edit your group list to ensure all your names are filled out correctly', then there are still places on the group list that say 'firstname lastname'. These must be removed before you can check out to ensure this is not printed on your garments.
To edit your group list:
- Select EDIT GROUP LIST, this will open your design in the Design Lab.
- Select the group list template on your design. This is the area where you can see 'firstname, lastname'.
- Select ADD NAMES from the menu.
- If you have not yet added the names of your group to your list, use the instructions above to either upload your list from a file or manually add your group list.
- If you have already added your names then scroll through your list of names until you see 'first name, last name' in the spaces. Use the X to remove these from the list.
- Select UPDATE DESIGN and complete the design check. You will now be able to check out.
Currently the group list feature only allows up to 300 names. However, providing your design does not exceed the decoration space available, you can add multiple group lists to represent your entire group.
We recommend that you use 5 columns and scale the group list down to the minimum size to get a little more space in the decoration area.
Consider splitting out the list - e.g. Students vs Staff to make two lists easier to manage, or split the lists and use a manual sorting order to adjust the lists.