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Custom Apparel Printing & Decoration

Branded Apparel That Gets Your Business Noticed

Custom Apparel Printing & Decoration

From company uniforms and event shirts to promotional apparel and team gear, Printing Specialists provides high-quality custom apparel decoration produced in-house at our Tempe facility.

We help businesses, schools, organizations, and events create apparel that looks professional, lasts, and represents their brand the right way. Whether you need 12 shirts or thousands of pieces, we’ll help you choose the best decoration method for your project, budget, and timeline.

Apparel Services We Offer

  • Screen Printing
  • Embroidery
  • Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
  • Direct-to-Film (DTF)
  • Dye Sublimation
  • Team & Corporate Apparel
  • Promotional Apparel
  • Custom Merchandise

Screen Printing

Perfect for bold, vibrant designs and larger quantity orders.

Screen printing is one of the most durable and cost-effective methods for decorating apparel. It produces rich colors and long-lasting prints that hold up exceptionally well through repeated washing and wear.

Best For:

  • T-shirts
  • Hoodies
  • Event apparel
  • Company uniforms
  • School spirit wear
  • Large quantity orders

Benefits:

  • Vibrant colors
  • Durable prints
  • Economical for larger runs
  • Excellent for bold graphics and logos

Embroidery

Professional stitching for a polished, premium appearance.

Embroidery adds texture and durability by stitching your logo directly into the garment. It’s a popular choice for businesses wanting a clean and professional look on polos, hats, jackets, bags, and uniforms.

Best For:

  • Corporate apparel
  • Employee uniforms
  • Hats and caps
  • Jackets
  • Polos
  • Bags

Benefits:

  • Premium appearance
  • Extremely durable
  • Professional branding
  • Ideal for logos and names

Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing

Full-color printing with exceptional detail and soft feel.

DTG printing works like an inkjet printer for apparel, allowing highly detailed artwork, gradients, and photographic images to print directly onto fabric. It’s perfect for short runs and custom designs with many colors.

Best For:

  • Small orders
  • Detailed artwork
  • Full-color graphics
  • Custom one-off apparel
  • Soft-hand prints

Benefits:

  • No minimum quantities
  • Excellent image detail
  • Soft print feel
  • Great for complex artwork

Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printing

Versatile, vibrant printing for a wide range of fabrics.

DTF transfers create durable, flexible prints that work on cotton, polyester, blends, and performance fabrics. This method is excellent for detailed logos and smaller production runs.

Best For:

  • Mixed garment types
  • Sports apparel
  • Smaller runs
  • Detailed graphics
  • Multi-color designs

Benefits:

  • Bright, durable prints
  • Flexible fabric compatibility
  • Excellent detail reproduction
  • Great for short-run production

Dye Sublimation

Permanent full-color printing for polyester and performance apparel.

Dye sublimation infuses the ink directly into the fabric instead of laying it on top. The result is a lightweight, breathable print that will not crack, peel, or fade.

Best For:

  • Athletic apparel
  • Jerseys
  • Polyester garments
  • Performance wear
  • Full-color all-over prints

Benefits:

  • Permanent vibrant color
  • No cracking or peeling
  • Lightweight feel
  • Excellent durability