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Here are direct answers to the questions we hear most at French Press Custom, a custom apparel shop in Santa Fe Springs, CA serving the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. Want a price right now? Get an instant quote or call (562) 407-3800.
For screen printing, our minimum is around 24 pieces — that's the point where screen setup costs make sense per shirt. For DTG and DTF, there's no minimum — we can print a single shirt. Embroidery minimums are low and depend on the item.
Price depends on four things: quantity, number of ink colors, number of print locations, and the garment you choose. The more you order, the lower the per-shirt cost. A few rules of thumb:
The honest answer is that every order is different, so we built an instant quote tool that prices it in real time.
Standard turnaround is about 7–10 business days from art approval. Rush orders are available when you're on a deadline — just ask.
Vector files (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg) are ideal for crisp prints. We also work from high-resolution .png or .psd files. Don't have print-ready art? Our team can clean up or recreate your design — just tell us upfront.
Not sure? Tell us your design, quantity and budget and we'll recommend the right method.
Both. We stock and source from top blank brands (Bella+Canvas, Gildan, Comfort Colors, Next Level, AS Colour and more), and we also print on customer-supplied garments (contract printing).
Yes — every order gets a digital proof for approval before it goes on press. For large or color-critical jobs, local customers can request a press check.
Yes. We do Pantone (PMS) color matching so your brand colors stay consistent across orders.
Both. We're in Santa Fe Springs for local pickup and delivery across LA and Orange County, and we ship nationwide.
Questions we didn't cover? Email sales@frenchpresscustom.com or call (562) 407-3800 — a real person will help you out.
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