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PxlTshirt

About PxlTshirt

Built in Hamburg for people who want custom pixel art shirts that feel crafted, not generic.

Why We Built It

PxlTshirt started with a simple idea: personal fashion should feel playful, high quality, and technically well executed. We wanted a way to turn everyday photos into pixel art t-shirts without forcing people through a complicated design workflow.

In 2024, NIGHTFLY STUDIOS started building that system. The result is a pipeline that combines AI-assisted art direction, human-friendly editing controls, and production-ready print preparation so each design can move cleanly from upload to finished shirt.

We operate from Hamburg and print locally on premium organic cotton (180 g/m², Oeko-Tex certified) with water-based inks. That keeps quality high, shipping paths shorter, and the final product closer to what the preview promises.

Our History

PxlTshirt was founded in Berlin by a team of designers and developers. What started as an experiment with generative AI quickly evolved into a platform for unique, algorithmic pixel art.

Our Commitment & Expertise

100% Secure

Secure payment & GDPR-compliant data processing

Premium Print

High-quality DTG printing in the EU

Fast Support

Direct contact with the founders

How the Pixel Art Pipeline Works

Our workflow analyzes the source image, extracts useful composition signals, and generates original pixel-art interpretations instead of applying a flat pixelation filter. The goal is not just to reduce resolution, but to create something that looks intentionally designed.

That technical layer is paired with layout guidance for caption, placement, contrast, and preview fidelity. It gives technical users more to inspect, while keeping the product approachable for people who just want a great shirt.

Why We Use Direct-to-Garment (DTG)

DTG lets us print detailed multi-color artwork directly onto fabric without screens or minimum quantities. For pixel art, that matters: clean edges, stable contrast, and consistent reproduction from one-off custom orders to gallery-worthy designs.

Why DTG fits pixel art:

  • Sharp pixel edges with minimal bleed
  • Full-color detail without setup-heavy color separation
  • Single-piece production, ideal for unique designs
  • Water-based inks on soft premium cotton

Contact

ROST Services GmbH
Dorfstraße 36
23843 Rümpel
Germany

Email: hello@pxltshirt.com
Phone: +49 157 34765853

Managing Directors: René Fromhagen, Timo Helmsing

Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Lübeck, HRB HRB 23529 HL

Ready to Create Your Own Pixel Art T-Shirt?

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