The Northwest Custom Apparel Garment Folding Standard

For us, the final appearance of your order is just as important as the embroidery or screen printing itself. We view the packaging process not as a simple task, but as a critical part of the customer experience.

Folding is Standard: A Value-Added Service

Many screen printing companies charge extra for individual garment folding. They treat it as a nickel-per-garment upsell. At Northwest Custom Apparel, individual folding is always included at no extra charge for standard quantities. We absorb that minor cost because we consider it value-added merchandising.

We think about presentation, much like you would expect a meticulously plated dessert at a high-end restaurant. Garments look neater in the carton, customers appreciate the nice extra convenience, and our company gains enhanced status by showing we always go the extra mile.

Protecting Premium Products: Why Presentation Matters

Most embroiderers in the Seattle region, including us, individually fold every garment. A $14-30 embroidered golf shirt or a $30-70 embroidered jacket should never arrive stuffed in a bulk pile. High-quality apparel requires high-quality respect from the decorator. This commitment applies whether you order premium custom embroidered apparel or high-volume screen-printed T-shirts.

We apply this same standard to all products, including T-shirts. While massive quantities sold at close margins might make folding too costly for some, for standard orders—ranging from a few dozen to a few gross—this extra effort shows our commitment to professional, high-quality service.

Final Step: Individual Bagging and Size Labeling

We complete the presentation by inserting each individually folded item into a clear poly bag . We then place an easy-to-spot size sticker on the bag. The bag costs two cents, but the excellent impression it creates is truly priceless.

This final step makes retrieval faster and distribution easier for you, the customer, when you open the carton. Our folding and bagging process demonstrates that our service standard continues right up until the moment your order leaves our facility.