Band merchandise for Santa Monica, CA artists - from sample runs to tour orders, French Press Custom is a world-famous beach city with the iconic pier, a thriving tech scene, and Third Street Promenade, producing premium custom merch for musicians, DJs, and independent artists across LA Westside. Drop campaigns, pre-orders, and direct-to-fan fulfillment available.
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Santa Monica is about 40 minutes west on the 10, where the freeway ends at the coast. The Third Street Promenade and Main Street retail strips, the tech and creative offices spread between downtown and Bergamot Station, and a beach-event calendar anchored by the Pier and Muscle Beach make it one of the busiest small-business apparel markets on the Westside.
Santa Monica orders ship or deliver on qualifying runs; pickup at the shop is about 40 minutes east on the 10 and the 605.
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Band Merch
Everything you need to know about band merch services for Santa Monica businesses and organizations.
Band merch is how artists build their brand and generate revenue. We produce custom t-shirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags, and accessories for bands, musicians, DJs, and independent artists. From small-run sample batches to large tour orders, we handle the full spectrum - printing, packaging, and fulfillment.
Learn more about Band MerchWhy French Press Custom
Serving the LA Westside region with premium band merch since 2010.
Discharge and water-based inks for premium vintage feel
Comfort Colors and premium blanks for merch-quality garments
No minimums on DTG for sample runs and test designs
Custom packaging - fold, polybag, hangtag, custom box
Drop campaign and pre-order fulfillment support
Direct-to-fan shipping available for online store orders
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees - here's what to expect. Request a free quote for exact pricing on your project.
| Quantity | Per piece (1 color to 3 colors) |
|---|---|
| 24-47 pieces | $8.00 - $9.00/pc |
| 48-99 pieces | $6.40 - $7.20/pc |
| 100-199 pieces | $3.20 - $3.60/pc |
| 200-449 pieces | $2.40 - $2.70/pc |
| 450-999 pieces | $1.92 - $2.16/pc |
| 1000+ pieces | $1.28 - $1.44/pc |
| Under 24 pieces | $15.00 - $25.00/pc DTG (no minimum, no setup fee) |
Minimum 24 pieces. Prices are per piece, decoration only. Blank garment is additional and priced from live wholesale catalogs.
One-time screen setup: $25.00 per screen (one per ink color) plus film and press setup, billed on runs of 24 pieces or fewer ($65.00 for 1 color, $145.00 for 3 colors) and waived on larger runs. Reorders reuse your screens.
Range shown is a 1-color to 3-color print, one location. Each additional location is priced separately.
Prices shown for screen printing on standard t-shirts. Hoodies, discharge ink, and specialty finishes priced separately. Custom packaging is priced per piece.
Prices exclude CA sales tax (10.5%), which applies to the blank garment only.
Common Questions
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Our Location
Just 40 minutes (30 miles) from Santa Monica - free local delivery on qualifying orders.
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Get a free quote for your band merch project in Santa Monica. We're just 40 minutes away. No minimums on DTG, 24-piece minimum on screen printing.