SMARTER DART SHIRTS

Founded by James Clifton

A lifelong print professional with decades of experience in printing, garment production and customisation. James also heads up the successful workwear brand Smarter Impressions, alongside his business partners Ryan, Tom, Laura and Lisa, delivering high-quality branded clothing solutions across multiple industries.
 
Over the years, James was frequently asked by players and teams to personalise supplied dart shirts with names and sponsors, or to create fully bespoke individual and team designs. Recognising a growing demand within the darting community, James identified an opportunity to create a dedicated, streamlined online platform focused entirely on bespoke dart shirts leveraging his extensive print industry expertise to make the process simple, efficient and accessible.

Where darts meets decades of print expertise

Alongside his professional background, James has been playing darts for 18 years, as a Super League and County player for Wiltshire & Berkshire. Through this, he built a strong friendship with former PDC World Number 1 and World Champion Luke Humphries MBE.
 
Their relationship was forged through years of competing together, attending Q-School, and playing in national competitions building trust, respect and a shared understanding of the sport at the highest level.

Designed by people who live the game

When James shared his vision for Smarter Dart Shirts, Luke immediately recognised the value of the concept and the passion behind it. With Luke coming on board as Brand Ambassador, the business gained the endorsement of one of the sport’s elite competitors.
 
Supported by the extensive production capabilities of the Print Often Group, Smarter Dart Shirts was born.
 

Our vision

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the foundations of ours already are.

With James’ position in the print industry, Luke’s standing at the top of professional darts, and the Print Often Group’s production power, Smarter Dart Shirts is built to become the go-to destination for bespoke dart apparel. From first-time pub league players to professionals chasing world titles, our focus remains the same: Precision. Quality. Service without compromise. Looking ahead, the platform will continue to evolve — introducing smarter tools, enhanced design capabilities, and new ways for players to bring their ideas to life.

Smarter Dart Shirts is built to support you.

Built for every level of the game

Ordering your first personalised dart shirt

Kitting out a full pub or county team

Representing a brand or sponsor

Or performing on professional stages

Your shirt should work as hard as you do.

Smarter Dart Shirts is built by people who understand darts, understand print

and are committed to raising the standard of custom apparel within the sport.