Style yourself: Customize your look at these Calgary shops
When it comes to custom shirts, you have access to all sorts of wearable art. You can commission T-shirt artists to work their magic, or whip up something all your own. With so many options to express your heartfelt passion literally on your sleeve, why even bother with pre-designed shirts? These local merchants will make your message a real wardrobe statement.
Alberta T-Shirt Supply
424 35 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2K7OK, so the shop’s name is a bit misleading. It’s not just a T-shirt supply place, these folks will customize anything. Mugs, pens, bags, your cat (well, maybe not). Their prices are reasonable, given the high quality of the final product. Custom embroidery of this calibre isn’t offered just anywhere. And you’re involved from the get-go during consultation for your design.
Wordan's
1600-144 4 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4Calgary pride comes first at Wordans. In addition to custom work, the shop features a house line of pre-printed, Calgary-themed and maple-leaf motifs splashed over shirts and jerseys. You can request quotes and place orders online and have your finished product delivered by Canada Post or sent to a pick-up location, often the next day. Their “no minimum” policy means single shirt orders are just fine.
Budget Promotions
5-1247 36 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6N6If you need bulk merch for an event, Budget specializes in volume orders of promo products (like team shirts or company totes) and will compete on price with other vendors. They claim they’re committed to customer satisfaction and that most big orders can be turned around within a week to 10 days whether it’s digital print, screen printing or embroidery.
Mad Monkey
3-3850 19 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2These guys are pros at outfitting your business with customized corporate swag. Their team of artists and designers can help right from the beginning and will send an expert to your business for a personal consultation. With top-quality garments made by Gildan and Coal Harbour, you’re guaranteed excellent shirts. Mad Monkey also does custom bags, hats, blankets and more.
The Dude Screen Printing
101-3424 27 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E2The Dude sounds like a guy who knows how to hook you up, right? Well, that’s this screen shop’s goal. It takes the stress out of the ordering and printing process. Go with The Dude, and its friendly staff will guide you through apparel choices and artwork creation, making every step painless.
Embroidery Classics Ltd
7031 18 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB T2C 1K2This is a go-to spot when you’re looking for a wide, professional range of custom corporate threads. Whatever you need, wearable or useable, Embroidery Classics has probably got it. Rethink the shirt and logo, because these are the people who will help you create stellar mugs, handbags and even pet wear. If you’ve got reservations, check out the shop’s solid portfolio.
All Rush Copies & Prints Inc
1-2220 32 Ave Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 6T4This is the apparel arm of the AllRush Copies & Print Digital Centre, and custom T-shirts are its specialty. When you don’t need fancy embroidery or complicated colour schemes, these are the folks you’ll want to see. Their streamlined three-step process is: get a quote, choose your shirt and apply your image. That’s it!
Little Rock Printing
2222 Portland St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4M6OK, so these guys are technically into printing commercial spreads and banners, but they do bulk shirt orders and promo materials, too. No job is too small, either. They will custom-print on just about anything (again, excluding your cat), like selfie-sticks and power banks. Impressive, right?
