Everyone talks about quality. We figured we'd just prove it.

You deserve the best custom apparel.
Custom shirt printing is all over the place. And all over the internet. The only commonality shared by most is that they use plastisol inks, because it’s fast and cheap.
At Real Thread, starting way back in 2009, we decided to stand apart from this pack. We decided to do things differently. The right way. The real way. We decided to care about the environment as much as we care about the products we’re producing. We decided to become the leading experts in high-quality, eco-friendly, sustainable, water-based inks. A difference you have to see and feel to understand.
Blank garment samples
See, feel & try on different garment options before deciding which garment to print on. Blank t-shirt samples start at $15.00, and blank hoodies start at $30.00. (Prices vary depending on the garment).
Printed & Embroidered samples of your design
See and feel a prototype of your design before your bulk order. To order a printed or embroidered sample, contact your Account Manager or .
Our sample options

Get the Elevate the Everyday sample tee.
Just pay $5 to cover shipping. Please enter a business email address to get started.
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Our Services
We offer water-based screen printing, embroidery, and custom add-on solutions to create retail-quality apparel at an unmatched value.

Screen Printing
Browse top-notch garments, upload designs, and get quality custom-printed or embroidered apparel in as little as 3 days

Embroidery
Show off your business, brand, cause, and more with custom embroidered apparel that is a thread above the rest.

Fulfillment
Storing and shipping your goods has never been easier than with Real Thread’s fulfillment services.