About Us

Koala Tee began as a small family business in 1983 and has now grown into a full service, in-house screen print and embroidery operation, specializing in custom logos and the decoration of top quality clothing and promotional products. Our staff of experts will help you design a new logo, market your organization, and establish brand or name recognition through careful and thoughtful promotional planning. Our clients return again and again, because they know that they can count on the Koala Team for attention to detail and customer service that are second to none. Click here to visit our Staff Bio Page.

But don't take our word for it... check out who we've worked with, what we do for them, and what the community has to say about Koala Tee...

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Koala Tee in the Press:

Koala Tee Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Businesses, 2 Years Running!

"40 Under 40 - The Gulf Coast's Next Generation of Business Leaders" - Carmen Manley, October 2012, Koala Tee, Inc.

Biz 941 "Best Bosses" Award 2011 - Jeff Manley, President of Koala Tee

Herald Tribune "Bringing the Blues to Sarasota" - Long Time Customer Relationships

Gulf Coast Business Review "Shirt Tales" - Interview with Carmen and Jeff Manley

CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch - Live TV Video with Barry Fox and His Million Dollar Idea

OUR CUSTOMERS:

The US Military
Products: custom military clothing sold in retail stores through AAFES, the US, and worldwide
People: Army, Air Force, Marines, Koala Tee "Red Shirt Friday" Program

Corporations
Products: staff shirts, employee incentives, promotional products, meeting and trade show supplies
People: Allstate Insurance, Dunkin Donuts, Florida Power and Light, Lockheed Martin

Non-profit Organizations
Products: race t-shirts, golf and tennis tournament gifts, fundraising tools, volunteer shirts
People: American Cancer Society of FL, Girl Scouts of America, Ringling Museum

Schools
Products: orientation gifts, recruiting tools, school uniforms, special event t-shirts
People: University of South Florida, New College, FSU, Ringling School of Art and Design

Hospitals and Health Facilities
Products: staff uniforms, gift shop and newborn baby gifts, PR tools, HR awards
People: Sarasota Family YMCA, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Clear Choice Rehabilitation Centers

Groups and Individuals
Products: band t-shirts, sorority and fraternity items, campaign supplies, athletic programs
People: Sarasota Bluesfest, Theta Chi Fraternity, Wilson Tennis, USPTA

TESTIMONIALS:

"I’ve worked with Koala Tee for more than 10 years. The Koala team is solution-oriented and strives to bring creative and competitive marketing ideas to their customers. They take the time to understand what you’re trying to accomplish and provide solutions. I would and have recommended Koala Tee to my colleagues and fellow organizations!"

Jamie Smith
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Florida Clinical Research Center

“The Koala Tee crew always goes above and beyond. Whether it is a small special order or a large "easy" order, their attention to detail and willingness to make sure you are happy every time makes it a no-brainer to use them for everything we need!”

Jim Williams
President, Bear Defense Services

"Koala Tee has been our corporate apparel and marketing products provider for over five years now, and we are extremely pleased with the quality of the decorated products that they provide on every order. The staff is always available to discuss project criteria and specifications, which greatly helps the design process as well as ensures that the end result will be what we asked for. Koala Tee has always done their utmost to support our company's marketing efforts as well as provide innovative solutions to enhance our branding image. Other companies continuously remark on how well branded we are within our industry. We put our logo everywhere we can... from staff shirts and t-shirts to trade show and meeting supplies. We can attest that Koala Tee will provide you with reliability, quality, and exceptional customer service!"

Sandra Mikalauskas
Marketing Director, Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems

"I am a producer. I own the Annual Sarasota Bluesfest, which is the largest music festival in the area. Although I have people asking for my business on a regular basis, Koala Tee is the only company that I have ever worked with. I have stayed loyal to them as they are honest, reliable, wonderful people to work with."

Barbara Strauss
Sovereign Ventures Inc.

"Koala Tee has been a great support with our corporate needs. They are very creative and provide exellent products at a competitive price and on a timely manner. We have used them for 11 years for our company's Golf Tournament and staff shirts."

Liz Eformes, Pacific Tomato Growers

"We have been doing business with Koala Tee for over 15 years and have always been impressed with their commitment to customer service and the quality of their products and workmanship. Their expertise has proven to be invaluable many times over the years. I'm confident that you, too, will be happy you chose to do business with Koala Tee!"

Ellen Weatherford
United States Professional Tennis Assn., Houston, TX

"I've been working with Koala Tee since 2006 and have had great service, the shirt quality is amazing, and they have the best prices in town! Working with my rep there has been a blessing, and she takes all the worries out of ordering."

Carolyn Mac Millan
Graphic Designer

"Working with the Koala Tee staff is always a pleasure. They have been producing my logo t-shirts, tanks, and jackets for years, and the work is always excellent and done in a timely fashion. I would never consider going anywhere else for my logo apparel!"

Constance Lewis
Massage Experience, Siesta Key

"Koala Tee has been an incredible partner with the Sarasota Family YMCA. From small 50 piece orders to 3,000 pieces, they do every job with the highest professionalism and customer service. I would highly recommend Koala Tee to any organization or business."

Nicole Rissler
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Sarasota Family YMCA

"We are so amazingly happy with Koala Tee! Beyond developing our work shirts, I trust their team and their recommendations for us."

Matthew Pattison
Owner, Site Spring Web Design

Cities We Proudly Serve:

Sarasota, FL, USA; Bradenton, FL, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Venice, FL, USA; Palmetto, FL, USA; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; St Petersburg, FL, USA; Clearwater, FL, USA; Gulfport, MS, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; New Orleans, LA, USA; Miami, FL, USA; Savannah, GA, USA; Orlando, FL, USA; Gainesville, FL, USA; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Chattanooga, TN, USA; Memphis, TN, USA; Appleton, WI, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City, KS, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Long Beach, MS, USA; Biloxi, MS, USA; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Naples, FL, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; Radford, VA, USA; Birmingham, AL, USA; Mobile, AL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Minot, ND, USA; Cheyenne, WY, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Evergreen, CO, USA; Boston, MA, USA; Syracuse, NY, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Wichita, KS, USA; Omaha, NE, USA; Knoxville, TN, USA; Des Moines, IA, USA; Davenport, IA, USA; Detroit, MI, USA; Louisville, KY, USA; St Louis, MO, USA; Lawton, OK, USA; White Sands Missile Range, NM, USA; El Paso, TX, USA; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Killeen, TX, USA; San Angelo, TX, USA; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Wichita Falls, TX, USA; Abilene, TX, USA; Covington, LA, USA; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; St Paul, MN, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Columbus, OH, USA; Dayton, OH, USA; Little Rock, AR, USA; Shreveport, LA, USA; Alexandria, LA, USA; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Vicksburg, MS, USA; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charleston, SC, USA; Columbia, SC, USA; Florence, SC, USA; Fayetteville, NC, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Newport News, VA, USA; Alexandria, VA, USA; Dover, DE, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Wilmington, DE, USA; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Carlisle, PA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Enterprise, AL, USA; Huntsville, AL, USA; Watertown, NY, USA; Homestead, FL, USA; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Pensacola, FL, USA; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Tucson, AZ, USA; Nogales, AZ, USA; Tempe, AZ, USA; Carson City, NV, USA; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Boise, ID, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Vancouver, WA, USA; Yakima, WA, USA; Spokane, WA, USA; Great Falls, Mt, USA; Rapid City, SD, USA; Melbourne, FL, USA; Cape Canaveral, FL, USA; Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA