Premium Custom Printing
in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Screen printing, embroidery, DTG, DTF & more. No minimums on select services. Rush available depending on the schedule. Trusted by Disney, Google & 10,000+ brands since 2010.
The first pull
Every print starts with one stroke.
Ink mixed by hand and pulled on M&R automatic presses in Santa Fe Springs.
Since 2010
Built for runs of every size.
From a first batch of team shirts to a nationwide retail drop.
Trusted by the world’s best brands
Chapter one / The ink
Every color, matched by hand.
Pantone matched and mixed in our own ink room, so your brand color comes out like your brand color.
Recent Work
Real jobs, fresh off the press.
Chapter two / The press
Built for volume.
Automatic presses up to 18 colors, running all day on the shop floor.
Chapter two / The press
Every pallet, every color, in register.
Why French Press
Crafted with care,
printed with precision.
From Disney to your local coffee shop, we treat every order with the same attention to detail. Premium blanks, exact Pantone color matching, and a team that genuinely cares about your brand.
Our Story
Chapter three / The stitch
Stitched, not stuck on.
Multi-head Barudan embroidery for caps, polos and jackets.
Compare Methods
Screen Printing vs DTG vs Embroidery
Screen Printing
DTG Printing
Embroidery
| Screen Printing | DTG Printing | Embroidery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large orders (50+) | Small runs, complex art | Corporate & premium |
| Minimum order | 36 pieces | No minimum | 24 pieces |
| Colors | Up to 18 colors | Unlimited | Up to 15 threads |
| Feel | Smooth, vibrant | Soft, no hand feel | Raised, textured |
| Durability | Excellent (100+ washes) | Great (50+ washes) | Outstanding (lifetime) |
| Turnaround | About 2-3 weeks | About 2-3 weeks | About 2-3 weeks |
| Print cost at 100 pcs (+ garment) | $3.77/unit (1 color) | $8.00/unit (light garment) | $6.56/unit (5K stitches) |
Not sure which method is right for you?
Tell Us About Your Project - We'll Recommend the Best Method
Chapter four / The cure
Cured. Counted. Checked.
Every shirt runs through the dryer, then gets counted and inspected before it is folded.
How It Works
From idea to delivery.
Get a Free Quote
Share your design, quantity, and timeline. We'll send a detailed quote with pricing and blank recommendations - usually within a few hours.
Choose Your Blanks
Pick from 50+ premium brands like Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, and Champion. We'll guide you to the perfect garment for your project and budget.
Approve Your Proof
Our art team preps your design and sends a digital mockup. Production doesn't start until you say "go" - no surprises.
We Print It
Every piece is printed with exact Pantone color matching using the method that best fits your project - screen print, DTG, DTF, or embroidery.
Quality Inspection
Each piece is individually inspected for print accuracy, color consistency, and garment quality before it leaves our facility.
Fast Delivery
Folded, packed, and shipped to your door via UPS or FedEx. Shipping calculated per order based on weight and destination. Local pickup available in Santa Fe Springs.
Who We Print For
Every team. Every brand. One printer.
From Fortune 500 companies to local little leagues - same precision, same care, every order.
Small Business
Uniforms & promo merch
Schools
Spirit wear & fundraisers
Sports Teams
Jerseys & fan gear
Nonprofits
Events & campaigns
Bands & Artists
Tour merch & drops
Corporate
Company stores & kits
Service Area
Serving all of California.
Based in Santa Fe Springs with customers across every region. Local pickup or shipped to your door - we service the entire state and ship nationwide.
We ship nationwide
UPS & FedEx to all 50 states
Don't see your city? No problem. We print and ship custom apparel to every state in the US. Same quality, same turnaround - delivered right to your door via UPS and FedEx.
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Featured Project
10,000+ projects.
See the work.
From 24-piece team orders to 50,000-unit product launches, we bring every project to life with the same precision and care. Browse our portfolio to see custom screen printing, embroidery, and DTG work for brands like Disney, Google, UFC, and local favorites.
Our sister studio
Need a website? Meet
Our web and growth work now lives at FrenchPressLabs.com. The Labs team designs websites, gets businesses found on Google and in AI answers, and builds AI agents that answer, follow up, and book the work.
Websites
Fast, clear websites that turn visitors into calls.
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Search (SEO)
Useful calls from the right service areas, not vanity traffic.
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AI Search (GEO)
Make your business easy for AI answer systems to understand and cite.
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AI Agents
Agents that answer, follow up, and book.
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Google Ads
Google Ads that reach people ready to call.
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Free website and AI visibility reports, pricing and past work are all on the Labs site.
Reviews
Trusted by thousands.
“French Press printed our studio merch and it came out AMAZING. The quality is unreal and they shipped super fast. Will definitely be ordering again for our next collection drop.”
Alissa M.
Brand Owner
“We've used French Press for all our company uniforms for 3 years now. Always perfect, always on time. They even helped us redesign our logo for embroidery - turned out incredible.”
Brian R.
KD Construction
“They handled our school spirit store and it was completely seamless. Parents loved the quality, kids wore them every day. We raised over $5K and are already planning next year's order.”
Tara D.
Event Coordinator
“I've worked with a dozen print shops in LA and French Press is hands down the best. The colors are spot on, the prints are buttery smooth, and they actually care about getting it right.”
Ruben V.
Streetwear Brand
“Ordered 500 tees for our product launch with a crazy tight deadline. French Press came through with perfect quality and even beat the delivery date. Our team was blown away.”
Heba M.
Tech Startup
“The embroidered polos and hats we ordered for our staff look incredibly professional. Every stitch is clean. Clients keep asking where we got them - that's how you know it's good.”
Dominique G.
Fitness Studio
“French Press saved our product launch. 500 custom hoodies in 5 days, perfect quality. They're our go-to printer now - nobody else even comes close for turnaround and consistency.”
Marcus T.
DTLA Streetwear
From the Blog
Printing tips & guides.
How to Print on Polyester and Performance Wear
What works on polyester, moisture-wicking and spandex: DTF, low-bleed screen printing, embroidery and vinyl, plus honest limits on all-over prints.
Youth Sports Team Store: A Setup Guide
How to set up an online team store for a youth sports club or league: products, decoration, size collection, store window and delivery timing.
Custom Team Jerseys: How to Order Them Right
How to order custom team jerseys: pick the blank, choose screen print, DTF or vinyl numbers, build a clean roster, approve the proof and get them on time.
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Chapter five / Boxed
From blank to boxed.
Packed, labeled and shipped anywhere in the country, or ready for pickup in Santa Fe Springs.
Ready to start?
Get a free quote in minutes. No minimum on DTG; screen printing and embroidery start at 36 pieces.