Custom Holiday Shirts and Staff Gifts
Custom Holiday Shirts and Staff Gifts for 2026
Holiday party shirts, embroidered gifts for your team, client thank yous and matching family tees. No minimums, a free mockup on every order, and clear order-by dates so everything lands before the holidays.
The holidays sneak up fast, and custom apparel needs a little lead time. Below are our 2026 order-by dates for pickup in Garden Grove and for shipping anywhere in the US. Pick your gift, send us your logo or idea, and we will send a free digital mockup. Once you approve it, production starts and your order is ready in 5-7 business days, with rush options if you are cutting it close.
2026 Holiday Order-By Dates for Christmas
Approve your mockup by these dates to have your order in hand by Tue Dec 22. That leaves a couple of extra days of buffer before December 25.
| How you get it | Approve mockup by | Ready or ships by |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup in Garden Grove, standard | Fri Dec 11 | Tue Dec 22 |
| Shipped, standard | Fri Dec 4 | Tue Dec 15 |
| Pickup, rush (3-5 business days) | Tue Dec 15 | Tue Dec 22 |
| Shipped, rush (3-5 business days) | Tue Dec 8 | Tue Dec 15 |
| Pickup, express rush (24-72 hours) | Thu Dec 17 | Tue Dec 22 |
| Shipped, express rush (24-72 hours) | Thu Dec 10 | Tue Dec 15 |
Dates assume you order and approve your mockup the same day. Send your artwork and sizes a few days before your date so there is time for any changes. Business days are Monday through Friday, and the shop is closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov 26. Shipping times are 3-5 business days within the US. Express rush depends on the order and our schedule, so call first at (714) 766-4601.
Holiday party on a Friday? Approve your mockup by:
| Party date | Standard pickup | Standard shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Dec 4 | Fri Nov 20 | Fri Nov 13 |
| Fri Dec 11 | Mon Nov 30 | Fri Nov 20 |
| Fri Dec 18 | Mon Dec 7 | Mon Nov 30 |
Holiday Shirt and Gift Ideas
Matching tees or crewnecks for the office party, the team lunch or the company toy drive.
A cozy, useful gift with a clean stitched logo. One of our most popular staff gifts every winter.
The gift people actually wear on weekends. Printed or embroidered with your logo.
A practical gift that doubles as a new team uniform for the new year.
Festive, funny or over the top. Ugly sweater designs printed on tees and crewnecks, no knitting required.
Subtle logo fleece, caps and beanies your clients will keep using all year.
Matching shirts for the family photo, pajama night or the big holiday reunion. Order just a few.
The Right Decoration for Every Gift
We match the method to the garment, the quantity and how premium you want the gift to feel.
The premium look for beanies, hats, polos, jackets and hoodies. We digitize your logo and show it on the proof.
Bright, durable prints for party shirts and larger orders. Usually the most cost effective at 24+ pieces.
Full color designs, photos and small batches with no setup fees. Great for family shirts and one-off gifts.
No artwork yet? Tell us your idea and we will put together a mockup you can approve before anything is made.
How Holiday Ordering Works
Pick a garment, quantity and decoration in our instant quote. You see your price right away.
We send a digital mockup with the garment, color and placement. Nothing is made until you approve it.
Standard orders are ready 5-7 business days after mockup approval. Rush is 3-5 business days, or 24-72 hours when you are really short on time.
Pick up free at our Garden Grove shop, or we ship with tracking to any state in 3-5 business days.
10% community discount
Ordering holiday shirts or gifts for a school, church, classroom, fire or police station, military unit, hospital or clinic? Schools, churches, teachers, first responders, military, nurses and doctors get 10% off. Just mention it when you order.
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The Printing Needle is a family shop in Garden Grove, California, with over 20 years in the apparel trade. We offer screen printing, embroidery, DTF, DTG and design help, and we ship nationwide. No minimums: screen printing is usually most cost effective at 24+, and under that we quote other methods so you can choose. Every order is backed by our written guarantee.
Custom Holiday Shirts and Staff Gifts: FAQ
When should I order custom holiday shirts and gifts?
For Christmas in 2026, approve your mockup by Fri Dec 4 for standard shipping or Fri Dec 11 for standard pickup in Garden Grove. Rush options run as late as Thu Dec 17 for pickup. Earlier is always better in December.
Is there a minimum order for staff gifts?
No minimums. Order one gift or a few hundred. Screen printing is usually most cost effective at 24+, and for smaller orders we quote DTF, DTG or embroidery so you can choose.
What are the most popular holiday staff gifts?
Embroidered beanies, hoodies, crewnecks, polos and hats. Beanies and hoodies are the favorites because people use them all winter.
Can you make ugly sweater shirts?
Yes. We print ugly sweater style designs on tees and crewneck sweatshirts. Send us your idea or ask us to design one for your team.
Do you offer rush for holiday orders?
Yes. Rush is 3-5 business days after mockup approval, and express rush is 24-72 hours depending on the order. Call us at (714) 766-4601 if you need something faster.
Do you ship holiday orders outside California?
Yes. We ship to all 50 states with tracking, usually 3-5 business days in transit, or you can pick up free at our Garden Grove shop.
Do you have a community discount?
Yes. We offer 10% off for schools, churches, teachers, first responders, military, nurses and doctors.
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The Printing Needle · 11642 Knott St Ste E-19, Garden Grove, CA 92841 · (714) 766-4601 · Sales@PrintingNeedle.com · Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-2 · Shipping nationwide
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