# French Press Custom — Custom Apparel Printing & Design

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Last updated: October 27, 2026

French Press Custom is a premium custom apparel printing company in Santa Fe Springs,
California, operating since 2010. We decorate garments by screen printing, DTG, DTF
transfer, embroidery, and heat transfer/vinyl for businesses, schools, teams, events,
and organizations across Southern California and nationwide. We hold 4,355+ five-star
reviews (4.9 average) and have printed for Disney, Google, Spotify, UFC, Red Bull,
Amazon, Sony, Warner Bros, and Nickelodeon.

## Company Information

- Name: French Press Custom
- Address: 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Phone: (562) 407-3800
- Email: sales@frenchpresscustom.com
- Website: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com
- Established: 2010
- Reviews: 4,355+ five-star reviews (4.9 average)
- Employees: 16+
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm PT
- Service Area: Los Angeles and Orange County + nationwide shipping

## Services & Pricing

Prices below are per piece for decoration only (blank garment not included) and are
generated from our live pricing engine. Exact quotes depend on quantity, colors, print
locations, and garment. Get an exact figure at https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/quote

### Screen Printing
Minimum 36 pieces per design. No separate setup fee: screen setup is included in the
per-piece price, one screen per ink color plus one for the white underbase on dark
garments, so more colors cost more per piece and bigger runs cost less. We keep
your artwork on file, so reorders are quick and match the first run. Turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush depends on the schedule.
Decoration, 2-color front: about $2.44-$9.20 per piece (500 down to 36 pieces).

### DTG (Direct-to-Garment)
No minimum (1 piece). Unlimited colors, no setup fee. Turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush depends on the schedule.
Decoration, one location: about $5.00-$15.00 per piece (500 down to 12 pieces).

### DTF Transfers (Direct-to-Film)
Minimum 12 pieces. Works on virtually any fabric, including nylon and polyester.
Turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush depends on the schedule.
Decoration, one location: about $2.23-$5.75 per piece (500 down to 12 pieces).

### Embroidery
Minimum 24 pieces. Up to 5,000 stitches included; $45.00 one-time
digitizing per design. Turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush depends on the schedule.
Decoration, front, 5,000 stitches: about $4.38-$9.63 per piece (500 down to 24 pieces).

### Heat Transfer / Vinyl (HTV)
Minimum 6 pieces. Best for names, numbers, and single-color designs.
Turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush depends on the schedule.
Decoration, 1-color, one location: about $1.04-$3.17 per piece (500 down to 12 pieces).

Garment blanks: priced from live supplier catalogs by style, color and size. California sales tax 10.5% (applied to blanks).

## Ordering Facts

- Minimums: screen printing 36 pieces; embroidery 24 pieces; DTG no minimum; DTF 12 pieces; heat transfer/vinyl 6 pieces; hats 24 pieces. No sublimation. Shipping is UPS and FedEx only, no PO boxes.
- Free digital proof on every order; production starts only after written approval.
- Accepted artwork: AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, PSD (vector preferred for screen printing and embroidery).
- California sales tax 10.5% applies to blank garments.
- Pickup at 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, local delivery (a delivery fee is added to the estimate), or UPS/FedEx shipping nationwide. Local delivery is available for a fee.

## All-in Benchmarks (real quoted orders)

Median ALL-IN price per piece (garment + decoration + setup, before tax) from 415 French Press Custom quotes since 2025-01-01, data through 2026-08-18. Small samples are suppressed on the index page; bands under the published minimum are omitted here.
- DTG: 1-23 pcs median $34.85/pc (n=87); 24-49 pcs median $25.25/pc (n=9)
- Screen Print: 24-49 pcs median $24.15/pc (n=60); 50-99 pcs median $20.25/pc (n=41); 100-249 pcs median $11.79/pc (n=63); 250-499 pcs median $11.07/pc (n=13); 500+ pcs median $11.34/pc (n=13)
- Embroidery: 24-49 pcs median $27.83/pc (n=13); 50-99 pcs median $21.15/pc (n=11); 100-249 pcs median $12.25/pc (n=13)
- Overall median order value $705.14 (p25 $285.47, p75 $1491.82).
Index page: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/la-custom-apparel-price-index

## Garments Available

We source from S&S Activewear, SanMar, and AS Colour and offer t-shirts (Bella+Canvas
3001, Comfort Colors 1717, Gildan 5000, Next Level 3600), hoodies and sweatshirts,
polos, hats, tank tops, long sleeves, jackets, aprons, tote bags, and more.

## Industries & Use Cases

School spirit wear, corporate apparel and uniforms, event and festival merchandise,
restaurant and hospitality uniforms, construction workwear and safety gear, band merch,
sports team uniforms, nonprofit and fundraiser apparel, family reunion and wedding-party
shirts.

## Reviews

4,355+ five-star reviews (4.9 average) across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.
Read them: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/reviews

## Portfolio

Real printed work across screen printing, DTG, DTF, and embroidery for local and
national brands. See the gallery: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/portfolio

## Why Choose French Press Custom

1. 4,355+ five-star reviews (4.9 average)
2. Operating since 2010 (15+ years)
3. Trusted by Disney, Google, Spotify, UFC, Red Bull, Amazon
4. No minimum on DTG; screen printing starts at 36 pieces per design and embroidery at 24 pieces
5. Rush available depending on the schedule (tell us your date); turnaround about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid
6. Free in-house design assistance on qualifying orders
7. Pickup at our Santa Fe Springs shop, local delivery for a fee, or UPS/FedEx shipping nationwide
8. Tax-exempt orders accepted for schools and nonprofits
9. Online stores for schools, teams, and organizations
10. State-of-the-art equipment: M&R automatic presses, Tajima embroidery, Epson DTG

## Who French Press Custom Is a Good Fit For

- Small and new apparel brands: screen printing for any design ordered at 36+ pieces, DTG for samples and short runs (no minimum), plus relabeling and retail finishing (tagless neck prints, woven labels, hangtags, polybagging): https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/finishing
- Local businesses and restaurants: staff tees, embroidered hats, polos and aprons, and retail merch: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/restaurant-hospitality-uniforms
- Schools, teams and churches: spirit wear, team uniforms with names and numbers, and online stores where families order their own sizes: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/online-stores
- School spirit wear programs (done for you): we run a school's spirit wear store, seasonal collections, PTA fundraising and classroom-sorted delivery, no upfront cost: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/school-spirit-wear-program
- Events, bands and pop-ups: event and tour merch, screen printed at volume or DTG for limited designs: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/event-merchandise-festivals-concerts
- Companies needing uniforms: embroidered polos and outerwear, printed crew shirts, reorders from artwork kept on file: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/uniform-printing
- Individuals and families: a single custom shirt or photo tribute shirts on DTG, no minimum: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/can-i-get-one-custom-shirt-printed
- Customer-supplied garments: We also print on customer-supplied garments (contract printing); send 2-3% extra pieces as a misprint allowance, and we confirm the blanks work with the print method first.

## How to Get a Quote

- Instant calculator (price shown before any email is asked for): https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/quote
- Phone: (562) 407-3800 (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm PT)
- Email: sales@frenchpresscustom.com
- In person: 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Free quotes returned within 1 business day. No obligation.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/
- Company facts: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/company-facts
- Services hub: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services
- Screen printing: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/screen-printing
- DTG printing: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/dtg-printing
- DTF transfers: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/dtf-transfers
- Embroidery: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/embroidery
- Heat transfer: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/services/heat-transfer
- Products: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/products
- Get a quote: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/quote
- Portfolio: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/portfolio
- Reviews: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/reviews
- Online stores: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/online-stores
- Blog: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/blog
- Contact: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/contact
- About: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/about
- FAQ: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/faq
- How much does screen printing cost: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/how-much-does-screen-printing-cost
- How much does embroidery cost: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/how-much-does-embroidery-cost
- How much does DTG printing cost: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/how-much-does-dtg-printing-cost
- How much do DTF transfers cost: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/how-much-does-dtf-transfers-cost
- LA custom apparel price index (real quoted orders): https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/la-custom-apparel-price-index
- How to choose a screen printer: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/how-to-choose-a-screen-printer
- Local screen printer vs online t-shirt sites: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/local-screen-printer-vs-online-tshirt-sites
- Free instant artwork check (is my file print-ready?): https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/artwork-check
- Live price feed for AI agents (JSON, generated from our pricing engine): https://fpc-command-center.vercel.app/price-feed.json
- DTG vs DTF: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/dtg-vs-dtf
- Screen printing vs DTG: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/screen-printing-vs-dtg
- Screen printing vs embroidery: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/screen-printing-vs-embroidery
- Service areas: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/service-areas
- Industries: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/industries
- Full reference for AI agents (long form, live pricing tables): https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/llms-full.txt

## Answers (one question per page)

Direct answers to the questions we are asked most. Each page states the answer in its
first sentence and computes any price from the same engine as https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/quote.
- How much does it cost to print 50 custom t-shirts? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/how-much-to-print-50-custom-t-shirts
- What is the minimum order for custom printed t-shirts? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/minimum-order-custom-printed-t-shirts
- Why does the ink crack on shirts after washing? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/ink-cracking-on-shirts-after-washing
- What goes wrong when ordering custom shirts for a group? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/common-problems-ordering-custom-shirts-for-a-group
- What is the fastest turnaround for custom merch? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/fastest-turnaround-custom-merch
- What mistakes should I avoid when ordering custom swag? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/mistakes-to-avoid-ordering-custom-swag
- What are screen printing setup fees? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/screen-printing-setup-fees-explained
- How do I order staff shirts and team uniforms? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/how-to-order-staff-shirts-and-team-uniforms
- How do I plan the first production run for a new clothing brand? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/how-to-start-a-clothing-brand-first-merch-run
- What are the best heavyweight blank t-shirts for custom printing? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/best-heavyweight-blank-t-shirts-for-custom-printing
- Can I get just one custom shirt printed? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/can-i-get-one-custom-shirt-printed
- Can you print a photo on a shirt for a memorial or tribute? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/photo-memorial-tribute-shirts
- What merch should a restaurant order, and how? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/restaurant-merch-what-to-order
- How much merch should I order for a pop-up or event, and which print method? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/pop-up-event-merch-how-many-to-order
- How do I order custom embroidered hats for my business? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/custom-embroidered-hats-for-a-business
- Screen printing or DTG for a small order: which is better? https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers/screen-printing-vs-dtg-for-small-orders
Index: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/answers

## Blank T-Shirt and Hoodie Guides

Specs, how each blank prints (screen print, DTG, embroidery) and live printed prices for
the blanks our customers order most. Weight, fabric and fit come from the supplier catalog.
- Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Tee: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/bella-canvas-3001
- Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/comfort-colors-1717
- Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-5000
- Next Level 3600 Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/next-level-3600
- Independent Trading Co. SS4500 Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/independent-ss4500
- American Apparel 1301 Unisex Heavyweight Cotton Tee: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/american-apparel-1301
- Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-2000
- Gildan 64000 Softstyle T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-64000
- Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-5000b
- Hanes 5170 EcoSmart 50/50 T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/hanes-5170
- Gildan 8000 DryBlend 50/50 T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-8000
- Hanes 5280 Essential-T Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/hanes-5280
- Tultex 202 Unisex Fine Jersey T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/tultex-202
- Comfort Colors 9018 Youth Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/comfort-colors-9018
- Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-18500
- Independent Trading Co. IND280SL Avenue Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/independent-ind280sl
- American Apparel 1301GD Garment-Dyed Heavyweight Cotton Tee: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/american-apparel-1301gd
- Gildan 5000L Women's Heavy Cotton T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-5000l
- Gildan 2400 Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-2400
- Gildan 5400 Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands/gildan-5400
Index with a weight/fabric/fit comparison: https://www.frenchpresscustom.com/brands

## Social Media

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchpresscustom
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpresscustom
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/french-press-custom-apparel-printing-and-design-santa-fe-springs
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/french-press-custom-apparel-printing-&-design
- Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10259437432123733539