History
In 1984, Mark Fritz and Mike Hutchinson started Lakeshirts in the basement of Mark’s parents’ home. Selection consisted of six screen print designs. A plywood printer was used as well as two second-hand kitchen ovens. T-shirts were placed on cookie sheets for the curing process inside the oven. Using this process, at least half of the shirts were burned. Distribution at this time was mainly local resorts and the small beach store.
Business Timeline- 1984 – Business Established: Begins in Mark’s parents basement!
- 1986 – Moved to “old” Lakeside.
- 1989 – Built a new building at 840 Randolph Road.
- 1990 – Expanded business to include four embroidery designs.
- 1994 – Built another new Building at 750 Randolph Road.
- 1996 – Added Doghouse Dyeworks, Inc.
- 1997 – Added “In The Woods” Stores.
- 1999 – Another addition – 90,000 sq feet.
- 2000 – Introduced Blackwater Bay to the golf market & expanded the Doghouse.
- 2002 – Added 7 Fully Automated Screenprint machines.
Our Company
Lakeshirts is a full-service screenprint, embroidery and dye works company.
Our Mission
“To provide the best colors, garments, and designs to separate you from the rest.”
