NW Custom Apparel provides custom embroidery, screen printing, DTG printing, DTF printing, promotional products, and custom workwear for businesses, teams, and organizations in Redmond, Washington.
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NW Custom Apparel delivers 6 printing services to Redmond organizations across zip codes 98052, 98053, and 98073. Order sizes range from single pieces to 10,000-unit bulk runs. The company operates from Milton, Washington, 35 miles south of Redmond.
NW Custom Apparel provides custom embroidery services for Redmond businesses using commercial-grade Tajima machines with 15-needle capability. Services include left-chest logos on polo shirts, full-back designs on work jackets, and 3D puff embroidery on caps and beanies.
Stitch counts determine backing type and cost. Logos under 8,000 stitches use tearaway backing. Logos between 8,000 and 15,000 stitches use cutaway backing. Stitch counts above 15,000 require cutaway backing on 12 oz duck canvas to prevent fabric distortion. The minimum order is 6 pieces. Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) convert to embroidery machine format at no charge for orders over 50 pieces.
Redmond’s temperate oceanic climate produces 37 inches of annual rainfall. Embroidered beanies and hoodies outlast printed alternatives in Pacific Northwest rain because thread does not crack or peel. Construction crews order embroidered work jackets with Dri Duck Outlaw 5087 and CornerStone fabrics. These materials resist water and hold stitches through hundreds of washes.
For fabric compatibility, stitch count pricing, and full machine specifications, see our custom embroidery services – stitch count, machine specs, and fabric guide.
NW Custom Apparel’s screen printing services in Washington State support bulk orders from 24 pieces to 10,000+ with plastisol, water-based, and discharge inks.
Plastisol ink sits on top of fabric and provides opaque, durable prints that last 50+ washes. Water-based ink absorbs into cotton fibers and produces a softer hand feel. Discharge ink removes dye from dark fabrics and replaces it with pigment, creating vintage-style prints without the heavy feel of plastisol.
Screen printing requires a 24-piece minimum because each color needs a separate screen. Setup costs apply per color. Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days. Rush orders deliver in 5 business days for an additional fee.
Cost per piece decreases significantly above 100 pieces, making screen printing the most cost-effective method for large event runs, agency-wide uniform programs on T-shirts, and school spirit wear orders.
See our full screen printing for bulk Washington orders and Hi-Vis safety stripe screen printing for ANSI-compliant Washington workwear.
For orders under 24 pieces, DTG printing for small batch orders delivers full-color digital prints with no setup costs and no screen fees. DTG sprays water-based ink directly onto fabric using a modified inkjet printer.
DTG works best on 100% cotton and cotton-blend garments. Dark shirts require pre-treatment, a liquid coating that allows white ink to bond with fabric. DTG prints feel softer than screen printing but have slightly less wash durability. NW Custom Apparel recommends DTG for Redmond tech company employee swag, startup team shirts, and event apparel with full-color photographs.
See our DTG printing services with 48-hour turnaround for full details on pretreatment, dark garment requirements, and fabric compatibility.
DTF printing on polyester and blends works on cotton, polyester, nylon, and performance fabrics with a soft, stretchable finish that outlasts vinyl. DTF prints designs onto a special film and transfers them to fabric using heat and pressure.
DTF does not require pre-treatment. It works on dark and light fabrics equally. The transfer bonds at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds and stretches with the fabric without cracking. NW Custom Apparel recommends DTF for Redmond sports teams, gaming industry merchandise, and performance wear for outdoor workers.
NW Custom Apparel designs corporate uniform programs for Washington companies with branded webstores and employee ordering portals for easy distribution. A typical program includes embroidered polo shirts for office staff, screen printed t-shirts for warehouse workers, and hi-vis safety shirts for field crews.
The branded webstore lets employees order their own sizes and styles while the company controls approved designs and spending limits. NW Custom Apparel manages inventory, fulfillment, and reordering.
For employee uniforms and pricing, see custom company webstores for branded merchandise.
NW Custom Apparel’s promotional products and branded merchandise catalog includes pens, mugs, bags, tech accessories, and trade show items for Redmond corporate events. Popular items for Redmond tech companies include branded wireless chargers, USB drives, and laptop sleeves. Construction companies order hard hat stickers, tape measures, and safety vests with company logos. Restaurants choose branded aprons, coasters, and menu holders. Minimum orders start at 25 pieces.
See the full range of our promotional products and branded merchandise.
4 factors separate NW Custom Apparel from Redmond competitors: experience, climate expertise, method range, and B2B program capability.
NW Custom Apparel is family-owned and has operated since 1977. Erik Mickelson, the company's lead decorator, has 29 years of hands-on experience in embroidery, screen printing, and digital decoration methods. The company has served Washington state businesses through four decades of economic cycles. This experience means NW Custom Apparel knows which fabrics hold up in Pacific Northwest rain, which inks resist fading in sun exposure, and which stitch patterns prevent puckering on heavy canvas. Newer Redmond competitors lack this institutional knowledge.
Redmond has a temperate oceanic climate with 37 inches of annual rainfall. November brings 8.7 inches of rain, the wettest month. July averages 0.9 inches, the driest. These conditions affect apparel durability and decoration method selection. For Redmond's 37 inches of annual rainfall, Carhartt alternatives for durable Pacific Northwest workwear include Dri Duck Outlaw 5087 jackets and CornerStone work shirts that resist water and hold embroidery through hundreds of washes. Screen printed hoodies with water-based inks maintain softness through repeated washing. DTG prints on cotton hold color but fade faster than embroidery on garments exposed to constant moisture. NW Custom Apparel recommends embroidered decoration for outerwear and screen printing with discharge ink for cotton layers that see frequent washing. DTF printing performs well on polyester performance fabrics that wick moisture during wet Pacific Northwest winters.
Most Redmond competitors offer one or two decoration methods. Aimless Goods provides screen printing, embroidery, and DTG. A Custom Stitch offers embroidery and screen printing. Minuteman Press focuses on general printing with limited apparel decoration. None offer all four primary methods under one roof. NW Custom Apparel provides embroidery, screen printing, DTG, and DTF from a single location. Redmond businesses do not split orders between vendors. A construction company can order embroidered work jackets, screen printed safety t-shirts, and DTF-printed performance polos from one supplier with consistent branding, one invoice, and one point of contact. Our DTG vs DTF vs screen printing comparison guide helps Redmond businesses choose the right method based on order size, fabric type, and design complexity.
Redmond employs 130,523 people during daytime hours. 62% work in technology. The median household income is $142,920. These demographics create demand for premium custom apparel across multiple industries. Here is how NW Custom Apparel works with each sector.
Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo of America, and dozens of startups operate in Redmond. Tech companies use custom apparel for employee onboarding kits, team event shirts, hackathon swag, and all-hands meeting merchandise.
DTG printing works well for small tech teams ordering 5 to 20 hoodies with full-color company logos. Bulk screen printing handles all-hands events with 500+ t-shirts. Embroidered polo shirts maintain a professional look for client-facing teams. DigiPen Institute of Technology students order custom gaming merchandise for student clubs and game launch events.
For logo embroidery for Washington corporate and government uniform programs, we work from your existing vector artwork or provide file guidance if your logo needs preparation before digitizing.
Redmond’s building boom creates steady demand for construction uniforms. Redmond construction crews need hi-vis workwear requirements in Washington State compliance, including ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 safety shirts for road work and building sites.
ANSI Class 2 safety shirts require 775 square inches of reflective material. These are mandatory for workers near traffic moving 25 to 50 miles per hour. ANSI Class 3 requires 1,240 square inches and applies to high-speed road work. NW Custom Apparel provides custom safety stripe shirts with reflective tape and company logos embroidered on the left chest.
Embroidered work jackets with Dri Duck Outlaw 5087 and CornerStone fabrics protect crews from Pacific Northwest rain. Hard hat stickers identify company affiliation on job sites. Construction uniform programs include branded t-shirts, hoodies, and safety vests with consistent logos across all pieces.
Our corporate and staff uniform programs for Washington businesses cover multi-role construction companies with consistent branding across on-site, administrative, and support teams.
Redmond restaurants order branded aprons, polo shirts, and hats for front-of-house staff. Kitchen crews wear screen printed t-shirts that withstand high heat and frequent washing. Fast turnaround matters for new restaurant openings that need uniforms before launch week.
Embroidered logos on polo shirts create a polished appearance for servers and hosts. Aprons with screen printed or embroidered designs reinforce brand identity. NW Custom Apparel delivers restaurant uniform orders in 5 to 7 business days with rush options for urgent openings.
Redmond High School Mustangs sports teams order embroidered letterman jackets, screen printed fan t-shirts, and custom warm-up gear. Youth leagues in Overlake and Union Hill order bulk team jerseys with player names and numbers.
DigiPen Institute of Technology student clubs order custom hoodies and hats for game development showcases and esports tournaments. School spirit wear programs include t-shirts, sweatshirts, and lanyards for fundraising events. Bulk orders start at 24 pieces with volume discounts at 100, 250, and 500 pieces.
Not sure which method fits your order? Our guide on embroidery vs screen printing – which is right for your work uniforms walks through the full decision by garment type, use case, and laundering environment.
Redmond medical clinics and dental practices order embroidered scrubs, lab coats, and polo shirts for staff. Name badges and custom patches identify departments and certifications. Small practices benefit from low minimum orders of 6 pieces for embroidery.
NW Custom Apparel provides healthcare uniforms in moisture-wicking fabrics that keep staff comfortable during long shifts. Scrub tops and bottoms come in multiple colors with embroidered logos on the chest pocket. Lab coats feature names and credentials stitched on the left breast.
Redmond customers follow a 4-step process: submit artwork, receive a quote, approve a digital mockup, and receive finished products.
NW Custom Apparel accepts AI, EPS, PDF, and PNG files at 300 DPI minimum. Vector files work best for embroidery because they scale without losing resolution. High-resolution raster files work for DTG and DTF printing. Customers email artwork or upload files through the online quote form. Submit your garment type, quantity, decoration method, and artwork. NW Custom Apparel delivers a free quote within 24 hours. The quote includes item costs, decoration fees, setup charges (for screen printing), and shipping or delivery options. No setup fees apply to DTG or DTF orders.
Our team reviews your logo file, confirms decoration feasibility for the garment and method, and produces a digital mockup for your approval. A $50 art prep fee applies to first-time orders. It covers professional file review and custom mockup production. Reorders using the same artwork carry no art prep fee.
On first embroidery orders, we sew a physical sample on your actual garment before running the full batch. You approve the sample before production begins. This step catches digitizing issues like thread density, font legibility, backing weight, before they become problems across a 50 or 200-piece run. Rush production is available for screen printing at a 30% surcharge — call to confirm current production availability before placing a rush order.
All production runs in-house at our Milton, WA facility. NW Custom Apparel offers free delivery to Redmond for orders over $500. Orders under $500 ship via UPS or FedEx with tracking. Local pickup is available at the Milton, Washington shop. The drive from Downtown Redmond to Milton takes approximately 40 minutes via I-405 South and I-5 South. Standard production runs 10 business days depending on method and quantity.
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NW Custom Apparel delivers to all Redmond neighborhoods and surrounding areas. The company serves Downtown Redmond, North Redmond, Overlake near the Microsoft campus, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Ames Lake, Avondale, Brae Burn, and Canterbury Woods. Zip codes covered include 98052, 98053, and 98073.
The company also provides custom embroidery and screen printing in Bellevue, WA, just 8 miles south of Redmond. Our custom apparel services in Kirkland, Washington cover the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Marymoor Park event organizers order custom apparel for concerts, festivals, and community gatherings.
NW Custom Apparel does not have a storefront in Redmond.
The drive from Downtown Redmond to our production facility in Milton takes approximately 40 minutes via I-405 South and I-5 South. All Redmond-area orders are handled remotely — quotes by email or phone, artwork review and mockup digitally, and finished orders shipped direct to your Redmond address within standard production timelines. The absence of a local storefront does not affect turnaround time. Production runs in-house regardless.
Screen printing requires a minimum of 24 pieces. DTG and DTF have no minimum order. Embroidery requires a minimum of 6 pieces. Promotional products vary by item type. Contact us for a quote on your specific quantity and method combination.
Standard turnaround is 7 to 10 business days for embroidery and screen printing from artwork approval, and 3 to 5 business days for DTG and DTF. Rush orders deliver in 2 to 3 business days. Call to verify availability before counting on this timeline. Rush production for screen printing is available at a 30% surcharge. Shipping from Milton to Redmond adds 1–2 business days depending on carrier and delivery location.
Rush printing is available in 2 to 3 business days for an additional fee. Same-day printing is not available.
Yes. Dri Duck Outlaw 5087 jackets use 12 oz cotton duck canvas that accepts embroidery with cutaway backing. Stitch counts above 15,000 require this backing type to prevent fabric puckering.
Both options are available. Free delivery applies to orders over $500. Local pickup is available at the Milton, WA shop.
AI, EPS, PDF, and PNG at 300 DPI minimum. Vector files are preferred for embroidery. High-resolution raster files work for DTG and DTF.
Yes. NW Custom Apparel serves tech companies across Washington state including Microsoft, Nintendo, and local startups. The company provides employee swag, event apparel, and onboarding kits with NDA-friendly processes.
Redmond businesses and organizations work with NW Custom Apparel because in-house production across every decoration method means the right answer for your garment, your industry, and your team – not the answer that fits whatever equipment a local shop happens to own. NW Custom Apparel has been doing this in the Pacific Northwest since 1977.
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