Questions and answers
How ordering works, plus answers about artwork, each of our services, webstores, and shipping.
How ordering works
Quote
Tell us your garments, quantities, colors, and artwork.
Approval
Approve the quote or ask for changes. Your job goes on the schedule.
Proof
Approve a digital proof with placement, size, and exact colors.
Production
We make your order and email you when it’s ready.
Ordering and payment
How long does an order take?
Standard turnaround is 7 to 10 business days from proof approval. Rush is available. Tell us your date when you request a quote.
Will I see the design before you print?
Yes. You get a digital proof showing placement, size, and the exact ink or thread colors. Nothing goes into production until you approve it.
How long is a quote good for?
Quotes are good for 30 days. Quotes, proofs, and invoices come from our order system by email, so check your spam folder if you don’t see ours.
When do I pay?
It depends on your account. Most orders are half down when you approve the quote and half when your order is ready. Established accounts can be set up on net 15 or net 30 terms.
Can my school or organization pay with a purchase order?
Yes. Schools and organizations can order on a purchase order.
Can you decorate items I bring in?
Yes. Mark them as customer provided in your quote request, and add the type and material in the comments. Some items can’t be printed or embroidered, and we’ll let you know before we start. See our policy on customer-provided garments.
Can people order their own sizes?
For larger groups, a webstore may be a good fit. Each person picks a size and orders on their own. See if a webstore fits your group.
Do you take every order?
We limit custom orders so we can do each one right. Established customers and webstore customers get priority on the schedule.
Artwork and color
What art files do you accept?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) are ready to print. Convert text to outlines or send the fonts with your art. JPG, PNG, and PSD files work too, ideally at 300 dpi at print size. Art that has to be redrawn has an art fee.
Can you help with my design?
Yes. Send what you have, even a rough sketch or an old logo, and our art team will set it up for printing or embroidery.
Why does my screen show colors differently?
Every screen shows color a little differently, so we match ink and thread to Pantone references, not monitors. Your proof lists the exact colors we use.
Screen printing
How much does custom screen printing cost?
It depends on four things: the garment, the quantity, the number of ink colors, and the number of print locations. The price per piece drops as your quantity grows. Send us your art and quantities and we'll quote it.
What is the minimum for screen printing?
12 pieces with the same print. The minimum is waived for established customers. For fewer pieces, DTF printing has no minimum.
Can I mix shirt colors and styles to reach 12?
Yes, as long as the print is the same. For example, red, blue, and black tees with the same white ink print all count toward the 12.
Can you add names and numbers to team shirts?
Yes. We add names and numbers with screen print transfers, DTF, or vinyl, depending on the garment and the look you want.
What specialty inks do you offer?
Puff, metallic, glitter, and glow-in-the-dark. Ask about them when you request a quote.
Embroidery
How much does custom embroidery cost?
It depends on the garment, the quantity, the stitch count, and the number of locations, plus a one-time setup for each new logo. The price per piece drops as your quantity grows. Send us your logo and quantities and we'll quote it.
Is there a minimum for embroidery?
No. You can order one piece or a thousand.
What is the logo setup fee?
Embroidery machines don't read art files directly, so we turn your logo into a stitch file first. It's a one-time charge for each new logo.
Can I see my logo stitched before the full run?
Yes. We can send a photo or scan of a stitched sample before we run your order.
Can you match my brand colors?
Yes. We match thread to Pantone colors through our thread suppliers, and you're welcome to look at thread swatches and pick the colors yourself.
Can you embroider names on each piece?
Yes. We can stitch individual names on polos, scrubs, jackets, and more. Names are an added charge.
Do you embroider hats?
Yes. Structured and unstructured caps, beanies, and visors, on the front, sides, or back.
Can you put patches on hats and jackets?
Yes. We offer embroidered, woven, printed, PVC, and chenille patches, sewn or heat pressed onto your garments. Minimums depend on the patch type. See custom patches.
DTF printing
How much does DTF printing cost?
It depends on the garment, the quantity, the print size, and the number of print locations. The price per piece drops as your quantity grows. Send us your art and quantities and we'll quote it.
Is there a minimum for DTF printing?
No. You can order one piece or a thousand.
Is DTF the same as DTG?
No. DTG prints ink straight onto the shirt. DTF prints onto a transfer film first, and only the ink moves to the garment. DTF gives you the same full-color detail as DTG with more vivid colors, and it works on more fabrics, including polyester and nylon. That's why we switched from DTG to DTF.
Will it feel like an iron-on?
No. We print on commercial equipment and press with industrial heat presses, and our art team sets up large designs so they stay comfortable to wear.
Do you sell DTF transfers?
We sell finished DTF printed items, not transfers on their own. You pick the garment, and we print and press it for you.
Can you print on hats?
Yes. We press DTF transfers onto caps on a hat press, so full-color logos work on hats too.
Can you add names and numbers?
Yes. DTF works well for names and numbers on team shirts and jerseys.
Custom patches
How much does a custom patch order cost?
It depends on the garment, the patch type and size, and the quantity. Send us your logo and quantities and we'll quote it.
Do you sell patches on their own?
Usually not. Our patch orders are hats, jackets, and other apparel with the patches already on. If you need loose patches for a special project, ask us.
Is there a minimum?
Yes. Minimums depend on the patch type, and we'll confirm yours on the quote.
Which patch type should I choose?
It depends on your logo. Embroidered patches have a classic stitched look, woven patches keep small text sharp, printed patches handle photos and gradients, and PVC patches hold up well on hats. We'll help you pick.
Can I see samples?
Yes. We have samples of our patch types at our shop at 2424 Menaul Blvd NE.
Do you put patches on hats?
Yes. We sew or heat press patches onto structured and unstructured caps, beanies, and more.
Are patches sewn on or heat pressed?
Either. Sewing is the most permanent, and heat pressing works for many patch types. We use the method that suits your patch and garment.
Webstores
How much does a webstore cost?
The store is free. We build it, host it, and run it at no cost to you. People pay only for what they order.
How do people pay?
Each person pays by card when they order. You don’t collect money or pass around order forms.
Is there a minimum for a webstore?
There is no minimum for each person’s order. Tell us about your group and how much you expect to order, and we’ll recommend the setup that fits. Contact us
How long do webstore orders take?
It depends on the setup. Made-to-order items follow our standard turnaround of 7 to 10 business days. Items we keep in stock ship sooner.
Where do webstore orders ship?
To each person’s home, or to you in one delivery, sorted and bagged by name.
Shipping
How do I get my order?
We ship it to you anywhere in the US. We email you as soon as it’s ready.
Do you ship anywhere in the US?
Yes. We ship orders to customers all across the US.
What are your business hours?
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.


