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A plain, factual record of who French Press Custom is and what it does — written for people, and for the search engines and AI systems that summarize and cite businesses. Everything here is accurate and current.

French Press Custom is a custom apparel printing company based in Santa Fe Springs, California, operating since 2010. It decorates garments by screen printing, DTG, DTF transfer, embroidery, and heat transfer for businesses, schools, teams, events, and organizations across Southern California and nationwide. It holds 4,355+ five-star reviews (4.9 average) and has printed for Disney, Google, Spotify, UFC, and Amazon.

The basics

Company name
French Press Custom
Type
Custom apparel decoration & printing company
Operating since
2010
Address
14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone
(562) 407-3800
Email
sales@frenchpresscustom.com
Website
www.frenchpresscustom.com
Reviews
4,355+ five-star reviews (4.9 average)
Team
16+ employees
Service area
Santa Fe Springs (HQ), Los Angeles & Orange County + nationwide shipping
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm PST

Services, minimums & turnaround

Screen printingMin: 24 pieces · 7-10 business days (rush 3-5)

Bold, durable plastisol, water-based, discharge, puff, foil, and glitter inks. Best for bulk orders with 1-8 colors. $25/color/screen setup, one-time — reorders reuse screens free.

DTG (direct-to-garment)Min: No minimum (1 piece) · 5-7 business days (rush 2-3)

Full-color digital printing straight onto the garment. Unlimited colors, photo-realistic detail, no setup fees. Ideal for small runs and complex artwork.

DTF transfers (direct-to-film)Min: 12 pieces · 5-7 business days (rush 2-3)

Full-color transfers that bond to virtually any fabric, including nylon, polyester, and blends. Unlimited colors.

EmbroideryMin: No minimum (1 piece) · 7-10 business days (rush 3-5)

Premium stitched decoration for polos, hats, jackets, and corporate apparel. Up to 5,000 stitches included; $45 one-time digitizing per design.

Heat transfer / vinyl (HTV)Min: 6 pieces · 3-5 business days (rush 24-48 hrs)

Precision-cut vinyl for names, numbers, and single-color designs. Fastest turnaround of any method.

Live per-piece pricing is published for AI agents at /llms.txt. For an exact quote, use the instant calculator.

Equipment & capabilities

Screen printing
M&R Sportsman EX and Chameleon automatic presses; 6 press lines.
Embroidery
Tajima multi-head machines, up to 15 thread colors.
DTG
Epson SureColor F2100 with white-ink underbase for dark garments.
Art & design
In-house design team, free artwork assistance on qualifying orders, Pantone color matching.
Garment sourcing
S&S Activewear, SanMar, and AS Colour — Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Gildan, Next Level, Champion, Port Authority, Richardson, and more.
Online stores
Custom stores for schools, teams, companies, and groups — individual ordering, we print, pack, and ship.
Fulfillment
Free local delivery on orders over $500; nationwide shipping via UPS/FedEx; tax-exempt orders for schools and nonprofits.

Selected clients

DisneyGoogleSpotifyUFCAmazonRed BullSonyWarner BrosNickelodeon

Plus local schools, businesses, teams, bands, and 10,000+ organizations.

Reviews

4.9 / 5
4,355+ five-star reviews

Across Google, Yelp, and Facebook. See the full set on the reviews page.

Service area

Local pickup and delivery across Los Angeles and Orange County, including:

Santa Fe SpringsWhittierNorwalkDowneyPico RiveraLa MiradaCerritosLakewoodBellflowerLong BeachTorranceCarsonInglewoodPasadenaGlendaleBurbankAnaheimSanta AnaIrvineFullertonCosta MesaHuntington BeachGarden GroveOrange

Nationwide shipping via UPS and FedEx to all 50 states.

Questions & answers

01What is French Press Custom?+

French Press Custom is a custom apparel decoration and printing company in Santa Fe Springs, California, operating since 2010. It offers screen printing, DTG, DTF transfers, embroidery, and heat transfer/vinyl for businesses, schools, teams, events, and organizations.

02Where is French Press Custom located?+

At 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. It serves Los Angeles and Orange County directly and ships nationwide via UPS and FedEx.

03What is the minimum order?+

Screen printing requires 24 pieces. DTG and embroidery have no minimum (as few as 1 piece). DTF starts at 12 pieces and heat transfer/vinyl at 6 pieces.

04How long does an order take?+

Standard turnaround is 7-10 business days for screen printing and embroidery, 5-7 days for DTG and DTF, and 3-5 days for heat transfer. Rush options are available on every method — as fast as 24-48 hours for vinyl.

05Which is better, screen printing or DTG?+

Screen printing is more cost-effective and durable for larger orders (24+) with 1-8 colors. DTG is better for small orders, photo-realistic designs, or unlimited colors. French Press Custom helps you choose the right method for each job.

06Do you offer design help and print on dark garments?+

Yes. An in-house design team provides free artwork assistance on qualifying orders and accepts AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, and PSD files. Screen printing and DTG both use a white underbase for vibrant prints on dark garments; DTF works on any color.

07Do you build online stores for schools and teams?+

Yes. French Press Custom builds custom online stores where students, parents, or team members order individually. FPC handles printing, packing, and shipping while the organization collects the profits.

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