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Custom T-Shirts
Crew necks, V-necks, pocket tees — printed sharp and shipped fast. Perfect for events, merch drops, and team uniforms.
Custom Apparel Printing Since 1989
Custom Apparel
From Blank to Branded in Days
Screen printing, DTF, embroidery, heat transfer vinyl — whatever your artwork needs, we print it on the garments your team, fans, or customers will reach for first. Sharp, durable, and backed by 35+ years of manufacturing.
Free Art & Proofs
6 Print Methods
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35+ Years in Business
Wearables & Garments
Custom Apparel for Every Occasion
From bulk team tees to premium embroidered polos, we print on the garments you already love. Tell us what you need — we'll handle the rest.
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Custom Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Pullover or zip-up, heavyweight or midlayer — custom hoodies that hold up wash after wash. The go-to for school spirit, corporate gifting, and winter merch.
Custom Long Sleeve Tees
Sleeve prints, chest logos, back graphics — long sleeves give you more canvas to work with. Great for outdoor events, athletic programs, and seasonal merch.
Custom Polos
Professional without being stuffy. Left-chest embroidery, printed backs, or full-dye sublimation — polos for corporate uniforms, golf events, and brand rep programs.
Custom Tank Tops
Gym tanks, race tanks, festival tanks — big prints on lightweight fabrics that breathe. Popular for fitness brands, 5Ks, and summer events.
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Custom Socks
All-over printed socks that people actually keep and wear. Perfect merch item, trade show giveaway, or team uniform accessory. Low minimums available.
Custom Jackets & Outerwear
Windbreakers, fleece quarter-zips, bomber jackets, and softshells — decorated with embroidery or transfers that won't crack, peel, or fade through the season.
Custom Hats & Caps
Richardson, snapbacks, beanies, bucket hats — we're one of the top hat decorators in the country. Structured fronts, flat bills, curved brims. We've got your head covered.
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Decoration Techniques
6 Print Methods. One Place to Order Them All.
Different garments and artwork call for different techniques. Here's how each method works — and when to use it.
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Screen Printing
The gold standard for bulk apparel. Ink is forced through a mesh stencil directly onto the fabric, producing vibrant, opaque colors that stay sharp through hundreds of washes. Ideal for 12+ pieces with 1–6 colors.
Best For:Bulk orders, event tees, team uniforms, brand merch
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Direct to Film (DTF)
A full-color design is printed onto a special film, then heat-transferred to the garment. DTF handles photographic detail, gradients, and unlimited colors on any fabric — with no minimum order.
Best For:Small runs, complex art, one-off customs, dark fabrics
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Direct to Garment (DTG)
Ink jets directly into cotton fibers — like an inkjet printer for apparel. Exceptional for photorealistic prints on light-colored 100% cotton garments. Soft hand feel, no minimum.
Best For:Photo prints, single pieces, sample orders, light cotton tees
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Custom Embroidery
Thread stitched directly into the fabric for a textured, premium look. Standard for polos, hats, and outerwear. Holds up better than any print method in commercial laundry environments.
Best For:Corporate wear, polos, caps, jackets, logos with text
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Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
Colored vinyl film is cut to shape and heat-pressed onto the garment. Works on virtually any fabric and produces crisp, clean edges perfect for names, numbers, and bold single-color logos.
Best For:Names & numbers, jerseys, performance fabrics, polyester
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Dye Sublimation
Dye is infused into polyester fibers under heat and pressure, creating all-over prints with no hand feel. Vivid, edge-to-edge color that never cracks or peels because the ink becomes part of the fabric.
Best For:All-over designs, socks, athletic wear, cut-and-sew garments
The Monterey Difference
35 Years of Getting Custom Apparel Right
We've been manufacturing custom promotional products since 1989 — long before DTF was a thing and before "print on demand" was a buzzword. That experience means we catch mistakes before they happen and we know which methods hold up in the real world.
- Free artwork review and digital proof on every order
- In-house production with real quality control checks
- Ships nationwide — small businesses to Fortune 500 clients
- Dedicated account rep assigned to your project
- Satisfaction guaranteed — if we got it wrong, we fix it
- Low minimums on select decoration methods
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Years in Business Since 1989
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Print Decoration Methods Available
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Garment Styles & Cuts to Choose From
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Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Everything about our T-shirt order from the Monterey Company was OUTSTANDING. If your order happens to be small (as ours was), don’t worry; they will treat you like you’re one of their top customers. The order process was smooth and user-friendly from beginning to end; the communication was frequent and clear; and the quality of the final product was excellent (and captured more detail than we had imagined). Additionally, the T-shirt material was soft and durable — very top notch! And most of all, their suggestions for improving on our original artwork were perfect and added nice touches to our original ideas. Not to mention their pricing options — VERY reasonable! James and the rest of the team were a pleasure to work with. We will gladly use them again in the future!
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We had what is probably considered a smaller order since we are not a company, but we had t-shirts made for an event. The entire process from beginning to end was thorough, professional, and there was great attention to detail so we would get EXACTLY what we wanted at a really excellent price. The quality of the tshirts was excellent. I would not hesitate to use Monterey Company again. Everyone we interacted with was wonderful. Thank you!
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We’ve used Monterey Company hats for 4 years and they’re top notch when it comes to customer service, design and quality goods. The process is always seamless. Special shout out to our rep Eric who responds at lightning speed. And to the design team who always nail our designs with very little need for revision. I also appreciate how the company stays up on fashion trends offering the latest styles. They help keep our swag stylish and our customers happily repping our brand.
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The Monterey Company and especially Amy were amazing to partner with. We ordered custom beanies and trucker hats with a tight deadline. Not only did both hats come out amazing, they sent us extra patches and an extra sample hat which was a highly sought after hat in the office. Amy and team went above and beyond to answer questions, make the process smooth and in the end deliver a fantastic product. Thank you again!
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I worked with Eric Turney of the Monterey company to turn my art into woven patches sewn onto hats. I can’t say enough good things about him and this company. Eric’s customer service is stellar. He was very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, thorough, went out of his way to help me to make sure everything was as I was hoping it would be and got my hats to me with time to spare for my deadline. The woven patches are high quality, fairly priced and sewn beautifully on the hats. This company are professionals at what they do and with very kind and knowledgeable employees I’m looking forward to working with them again. Thanks for everything Eric and Monterey Company!
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Customization Options
Build It Your Way
Every order is configured to your specs. Here's what you can control.
We carry hundreds of blank garments from brands like Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Port & Company, and Champion. Tell us your preference or we'll recommend the right fit for your project and budget.
Unisex Crew NeckWomen's Fitted TeeV-NeckPocket TeePullover HoodieZip-Up HoodieCrewneck SweatshirtRaglan / Baseball TeeLong Sleeve TeeTank Top / Muscle TankPerformance PoloQuarter-Zip PulloverFull-Zip FleeceYouth & Kids Sizes
Screen printing handles up to 6 spot colors with Pantone matching for precise brand consistency. DTF and DTG deliver unlimited full-color output with no extra setup charge. We'll match your brand standards exactly.
Pantone Spot Color MatchFull Color (CMYK)White Ink on Dark GarmentsMetallic InkGlow-in-the-Dark InkPuff / 3D PrintDischarge Ink (Soft Hand)100+ Garment Colorways
You can print on virtually any part of the garment. Multi-location printing is available on most methods. We'll advise on the optimal placement and print size for maximum visual impact.
Full Front ChestLeft Chest (Logo)Full BackBack Yoke / Upper BackLeft & Right SleeveCuff PrintNape / Collar PrintHem Tag / Tearaway Tag
Screen printing has a minimum of 12 pieces per design to cover setup costs and deliver per-unit pricing that makes sense. DTF and DTG have no minimums — order 1 or 1,000. We'll always recommend the method that gives you the best outcome at your quantity.
1 Piece (DTF/DTG)12–24 Pieces25–99 Pieces100–499 Pieces500–999 Pieces1,000+ PiecesSize Runs S–5XLYouth Sizes Available
FAQs
Quick answers on minimums, lead times, print methods, artwork, and what goes into building a custom apparel order from scratch.
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What's the minimum order quantity for custom apparel?
It depends on the print method. Screen printing requires a minimum of 12 pieces per design — that's what makes setup costs worthwhile and keeps the per-unit price low. DTF (Direct to Film) and DTG (Direct to Garment) have no minimums, so you can order a single item. If you're on the fence, we're happy to walk you through the price breaks so you can decide what makes sense for your budget.
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How long does custom apparel take to produce?
Standard production time is 7–10 business days after artwork approval. Rush orders are available in some cases — reach out and we'll let you know what's possible given your quantity and decoration method. Production time starts after you approve your digital proof, so getting back to us quickly on revisions helps keep the timeline tight.
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Can I provide my own blank garments to print on?
In most cases, yes — we can print on customer-supplied garments. We can't guarantee results on blanks we didn't source, and our satisfaction guarantee won't apply to the garment itself. For best results, we recommend letting us source the blanks. We have established relationships with major blank suppliers and can often get you better pricing than you'd find retail.
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What file format should I submit for my artwork?
Vector files (.AI, .EPS, .SVG) are preferred for screen printing, embroidery, and HTV because they scale without losing quality. High-resolution raster files (300 DPI or higher .PNG or .PSD) work well for DTF and DTG. If your file isn't perfect, our art team will review it for free and let you know what adjustments are needed before we print anything.
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What's the difference between screen printing and DTF printing?
Screen printing uses physical stencils and ink layered directly onto the fabric — the most durable method for bulk orders, with bold, vibrant colors. DTF (Direct to Film) transfers a full-color design from a printed film using heat pressure. DTF is better for complex artwork, photo-realistic designs, and small runs because there's no setup fee or color limit. For orders under 25 pieces or designs with gradients, DTF is usually the better call.
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Do you offer embroidery on hoodies and jackets?
Absolutely. Embroidery is one of the most popular decoration methods for outerwear, hoodies, and polos. We can embroider on virtually any structured garment — left chest logos, back designs, sleeve text, and cap embroidery are all common requests. We'll digitize your artwork for free and send a digital mockup for approval before stitching a single thread.
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Can you print on both sides of a garment?
Yes — multi-location printing is available on screen printing, DTF, DTG, and HTV. Front chest, back, sleeves, collar, and hem are all printable locations. Each additional location is priced separately. Let us know where you want your artwork and we'll build that into your quote.
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Do you do custom printed socks?
We do. Custom socks are one of our most popular items — especially all-over sublimation printed socks. They make great merch items, trade show giveaways, and team accessories. We can produce knit-in designs (jacquard) or sublimation-printed socks depending on your design complexity and quantity. Contact us for pricing — minimums and timelines vary by method.
Free Proof on Every Order
Let's Build Your Custom Apparel Order Today
Share your idea, upload your artwork, or just describe what you need. We'll send back a free digital proof and a detailed quote — no obligation, no automated responses. A real person handles your order.