A man loads yellow t-shirts onto a printing press to be custom printed

What is Real Thread?

Real Thread is a custom apparel printing company in Orlando, Florida, and Ft. Worth, Texas. We’re famous for our ultra-soft custom t-shirts, crafted with eco-friendly, water-based inks that seamlessly integrate into the fabric, ensuring they never crack or peel! 

Plus, we offer a range of customization methods—like embroidery—so the possibilities for your designs are endless.

What’s it like to work at Real Thread?

Working at Real Thread means working with fun people, snatching the odd "misprint" to stock your closet with, and being inspired by a ton of really cool designs every single day.

Yellow-orange ink floods a screen ready to be printed

What exactly is screen printing?

We see it as the ideal blend of art and science. Screen printing involves numerous steps (and a dedicated team!) to achieve the final product. 
Using advanced equipment, we take a customer's dream design and print it onto their chosen garment, often in significant quantities. 
The process includes mockup artists, ink mixers, press operators, quality control specialists, and more, all working together to bring the design to life.

Other notable add-ons include specialty inks like glow-in-the-dark and reflective inks, adding unique visual effects to your designs. Over-the-zipper printing, tonal printing, and simulated process printing are also available to create more complex and detailed prints. Real Thread also provides fulfillment services, handling storage, packaging, and shipping to streamline your distribution process.

These add-on options allow you to tailor your custom apparel to meet specific needs and stand out in the market.​

What other services do we offer?

We offer a range of add-on services to elevate your custom apparel projects beyond standard screen printing. These services include custom embroidery, where your designs can be intricately stitched onto various garments such as hats, jackets, and polo shirts. This method ensures durability and a premium look.