SCREEN PRINTING – USA
Custom screen printing on ethical apparel, shipped nationwide.
The classic, durable and often most economical way to decorate garments. Each color gets its own screen, and any color combination can be printed on any color garment.
Custom screen printing in the USA: at a glance
OCC Apparel screen prints custom t-shirts, hoodies, polos and tote bags for businesses, brands, not-for-profits, universities and events. We supply the garments, including organic cotton t-shirts from Earth Positive, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour, print your design and ship nationwide across the US.
- Minimum order: 24 pieces per design.
- Turnaround: 2–3 weeks from artwork approval and payment (3–4 weeks in peak periods), plus courier time.
- Inks: water-based for a soft feel, plastisol for vivid color, plus specialty finishes. GOTS-certified organic inks are available.
- Reorders: in general we keep screens for 6 months after your order.
- Every order: a free mockup to approve before production. Pricing is quote-only, and quotes are free and no-obligation.
Screen printing for U.S. organizations
OCC Apparel USA provides custom screen printing on quality and organic blank apparel for brands, businesses, universities, nonprofits, events and teams across the United States. We supply the garments, separate your artwork into colors, print in Georgia with our U.S. production partners and ship nationwide, including split shipments to the East and West Coast.
Screen printing is the go-to method for t-shirts, hoodies and totes. It gives a durable, consistent print and the lowest cost per piece on larger runs of spot-color logos. Every order starts with a free mockup, and nothing is printed until you approve it.
How screen printing works
Your artwork is separated into individual colors, and each color gets its own screen. Ink is pushed through each screen onto the garment one color at a time. Colored and dark garments get an underbase print first so the top colors stay bright.
More colors mean more screens, and more screens mean a higher cost per print. Simple artwork in one to three colors is usually the best value.
Water-based and plastisol inks
- Water-based inks soak into the fabric for a soft hand feel you can barely notice.
- Plastisol inks sit on top of the fabric for vivid, opaque color on light and dark garments, and are the most economical option for bold designs.
- Discharge inks replace the garment’s dye with color, for a soft print on dark cotton.
What to expect
- Bulk orders only, with a minimum of 24 pieces per print design
- Free mockup with every quote
- Printed in Georgia, shipped nationwide
- Split shipments to multiple locations available
Send vector artwork (AI, EPS or PDF) with outlined text and Pantone C colors. If you only have a JPG or PNG, we can redraw it.
FAQ
Questions
What is the minimum order for custom screen printing?
24 pieces per print design. A left chest print and a large back print count as two designs.
How much does screen printing cost?
It depends on quantity, the number of ink colors, print positions and the garment. Every quote is free and includes a mockup.
Water-based or plastisol: which should I choose?
Water-based ink gives a soft, light feel. Plastisol gives vivid, opaque color and suits bold designs on dark garments. We’ll recommend one in your quote.
How long does screen printing take?
We confirm a production and delivery date with your quote, based on stock and artwork approval. Allow 2–3 weeks from artwork approval and payment, or 3–4 weeks in peak periods.
Do you screen print organic cotton t-shirts?
Yes. Organic cotton is where OCC Apparel started in 2004. We print Earth Positive, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour organic tees, with water-based or GOTS-certified organic inks. See our organic cotton t-shirts.
Do you keep my screens for reorders?
In general we keep screens for 6 months after your order, which makes a repeat run of the same design simpler. Let us know when you reorder.
Do you supply the garments as well as the printing?
Yes. We supply the blank garments and print them in one order, so you get one quote, one mockup and one delivery.
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OCC APPAREL – USA
Work with us – get a free quote.
Please complete the form and give as much detail as you can. Attach one artwork file to give us an idea of your design; once we’re in touch we’ll send instructions for the rest.
We ship nationwide, quotes are free and no-obligation, and every order gets a professional mockup before production.