Custom American Apparel Apparel
Custom American Apparel Apparel
American Apparel is the classic soft, tighter knit tee with a retail fit, a good call when the shirt itself is part of the product rather than a giveaway.
40 American Apparel styles available · sizes XS to 4XL · up to 42 colors per style · no minimums on DTF, DTG and embroidery

Popular American Apparel styles we decorate
Every style below is in our distributor's live catalog. Click one and the instant quote opens with that American Apparel style already selected, so you see your own price in about a minute without waiting on an email.
Unisex CVC TeeStyle 2001CVC · 42 colors · S to 4XLGet your price →
Unisex Fine Jersey TeeStyle 2001 · 38 colors · XS to 4XLGet your price →
Unisex Heavyweight Cotton TeeStyle 1301 · 19 colors · S to 4XLGet your price →
Youth Fine Jersey TeeStyle 2001Y · 15 colors · XS to XLGet your price →
Unisex ReFlex Fleece Hoodie SweatshirtStyle RF498 · 14 colors · XS to 4XLGet your price →
Women's Fine Jersey Mid-Length Boxy TeeStyle 102 · 13 colors · S to 2XLGet your price →
Unisex Fine Jersey Long Sleeve TeeStyle 2007 · 12 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex ReFlex Fleece Crewneck SweatshirtStyle RF496 · 12 colors · XS to 4XLGet your price →
Unisex Heavyweight Cotton Garment-Dyed TeeStyle 1301GD · 11 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex CVC V-Neck TeeStyle 2006CVC · 10 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex Super Heavyweight TeeStyle 9001 · 10 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex Triblend Track TeeStyle TR401 · 10 colors · XS to 3XLGet your price →
Women's Heavyweight Cotton Garment-Dyed Muscle TeeStyle 307GD · 10 colors · S to 2XLGet your price →
Unisex CVC Raglan TeeStyle 2003CVC · 8 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex Fine Jersey TankStyle 2408 · 8 colors · XS to 2XLGet your price →
Unisex Heavyweight Cotton Boxy TeeStyle 13ML0 · 8 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex Heavyweight Cotton Long Sleeve TeeStyle 1304 · 8 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex ReFlex Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie SweatshirtStyle RF497 · 8 colors · XS to 4XLGet your price →
Unisex ReFlex Fleece SweatpantsStyle RF491 · 7 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Unisex Super Heavyweight Long Sleeve Pocket TeeStyle 9410 · 7 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
Women's Heavyweight Cotton Garment-Dyed Boxy Cropped TeeStyle 1302GD · 7 colors · S to 2XLGet your price →
Women's ReFlex Fleece Crewneck SweatshirtStyle RF494 · 7 colors · S to 2XLGet your price →
Unisex French Terry Oversized Boxy TopStyle FTEX00 · 6 colors · S to 2XLGet your price →
Unisex Sueded TeeStyle 5389 · 6 colors · S to 3XLGet your price →
See all 40 American Apparel styles in the catalog
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Which American Apparel should you pick?
Straight advice from the people who will actually print it. If you tell us what the shirt is for, we will pick for you and say so if a cheaper style would do the same job.
- For t-shirts, start with American Apparel 2001CVC, the Unisex CVC Tee. 42 colors to choose from, which is the widest run in this part of the line, so nobody on the committee gets told no. We also stock 17 other t-shirts from American Apparel if you want options.
- For long sleeve tees, start with American Apparel 2007, the Unisex Fine Jersey Long Sleeve Tee. 12 color options and a size run that covers a whole group, which is why it is the one we reach for first. We also stock 6 other long sleeve tees from American Apparel if you want options.
- For crewneck sweatshirts, start with American Apparel RF496, the Unisex ReFlex Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt. 12 colors and consistent stock, so a reorder in three months still matches the first batch. We also stock 4 other crewneck sweatshirts from American Apparel if you want options.
- For tank tops, start with American Apparel 2408, the Unisex Fine Jersey Tank. 8 colors available, and it is the piece we have printed the most of, so we know exactly how it behaves under ink. We also stock 2 other tank tops from American Apparel if you want options.
Caps, polos, jackets and bags almost always look better stitched than printed, so we quote those as embroidery first.
How we decorate American Apparel
Embroidery
Stitched logos on caps, polos, jackets and bags. One piece minimum and priced per position, so a left chest logo and a back of cap design are quoted separately.
Screen Printing
Our best value once you are at 24 pieces or more. Plastisol ink laid down thick and bright, and with halftones it handles photographs and gradients too.
DTF Transfers
No minimum and no setup fee, full color. The right answer for one shirt, for a busy multi color design, or for names and numbers on a team order.
DTG Printing
Ink printed straight into cotton for a soft hand feel with no raised layer. Great for one offs and photo heavy artwork.
Who orders custom American Apparel
American Apparel shows up on orders that get sold, not given away, so print quality, garment feel and consistent restocks are the whole conversation.
How an order works
- Tell us the American Apparel style, sizes and how you want it decorated, or build it yourself in the instant quote.
- Send your artwork. Vector is ideal, but we work with what you have and clean it up.
- We send a proof. Nothing gets printed until you approve it.
- Standard production is 5 to 7 business days after proof approval. Rush is 1 to 3 days.
Local community discount. If you serve this community, schools, teachers, churches, nonprofits and first responders, we take 10% off. Every order, no expiration.
Every quote request gets a reply within 1 business day. Questions right now? Call (714) 766-4601.
Custom American Apparel printing in Orange County
We are a family owned shop at 11642 Knott St Ste E-19 in Garden Grove, printing since 2016 with more than 20 years in the trade. Local pickup is easy, and we ship American Apparel orders nationwide.
Questions about custom American Apparel
Is there a minimum order for custom American Apparel?
No. We print one piece with DTF or DTG and stitch one piece with embroidery. Screen printing becomes the cheapest route at 24 pieces and up, but it is a recommendation, not a requirement.
How long does a custom American Apparel order take?
Standard production is 5 to 7 business days after you approve your proof. Rush service is available in 1 to 3 days. If you need a specific date, call us at (714) 766-4601 and we will tell you straight whether we can hit it.
Can I mix American Apparel styles and sizes in one order?
Yes. You can mix sizes freely, and you can mix styles and colors in the same order. Adding a second garment to the same design is normal for us.
Do you have American Apparel in stock?
We stock nothing dead. We pull American Apparel from our distributor's live inventory, so the styles you see are the ones available now. Stock moves fast in popular colors, so we confirm availability when we build your quote.
Other brands we decorate
We can source 98 brands in total.
I was in a total crunch. I already had the shirt and design, but needed it printed last minute and these guys came through. They did such an incredible job and were able to complete my small order of 1 shirt the same day.
The Printing Needle is a great place for embroidery orders, and they will accept any order no matter how small. Efficient, friendly, and professional service. My order turned out great.
The business did an amazing job fixing the low-res images that I provided and designing the apparel according to my requests.
