# Boca Rio Ink

Print shops · San Diego, US

Boca Rio Ink offers screen printing, embroidery and direct-to-garment in San Diego, with design assistance and printing on customer-supplied goods. It also offers custom webstores for team uniforms and branded workwear.

- Products: T-shirts, Polos, Jackets / outerwear, Bags / totes
- Methods: Screen printing, Embroidery, Direct to garment (DTG)
- Account: Net terms for approved accounts; agree payment terms
- Minimum: Custom garments 24 per design; direct-to-garment has no minimum
- Samples: Physical preproduction approval samples in some cases; agree fee and timing
- Turnaround: Screen printing usually 7–14 business days; rush costs extra

## What they make

- T-shirt, polo, jacket and bag decoration is offered for custom apparel projects.
  - Discuss team uniforms and branded workwear, garment supply, blank brands/styles, sizes, fit and fabrics.
- Methods include screen printing, embroidery and direct-to-garment.
  - Screen inks include plastisol, water-based and discharge; garment screen printing has up to 10 colours with a screen charge per colour. Embroidery: standard, puff, tackle twill and patches. For direct-to-garment, 100% cotton and lighter garments are recommended; agree your fabric and design.

## Minimums and pricing

- Custom garments normally start at 24 pieces per design, with a no-minimum direct-to-garment option.
  - Smaller orders are handled case by case; orders below 24 use direct-to-garment. Agree method/design grouping and any setup charges.
- Quantity and design colours affect the quote; screen printing has a charge per colour.
  - Agree garment, design/setup, currency, tax and freight. Quotes usually receive a response within 1–2 business days; this is separate from production.

## Samples and lead times

- In some cases, a physical approval sample is printed before the merchandise run.
  - Digital mockups and quotes are also emailed for approval. Agree sample eligibility, cost, timing and whether changes require another proof.
- Standard screen-printing turnaround is 7–14 business days; rush work can add cost.
  - Direct-to-garment and promotional items have different timings. The order sequence is quote approval, payment, artwork proof, then proof approval into the printing queue. Ask when production starts and which completion, dispatch and transit dates apply.

## Artwork and print areas

- In-house artists can help create artwork and email mockups for approval.
  - Agree file formats, resolution, colour separations, printable dimensions, art charges and the final proof before production.

## Store integrations and API

- Ask about custom webstores for team uniforms and branded workwear.
  - Agree setup, product choices, fees, ordering, customer shipping and the system connection you need.

## How to order and pay

- Printing on customer-supplied goods is available, and extra items may be required.
  - Full payment of the finalized quote and certain documents are required when placing a customer-goods order. Agree the documents, spare quantities, spoilage responsibilities and pricing.
- Checks, credit cards and purchase orders are accepted; net terms require account approval.
  - A separate clause requires full payment when ordering. Agree which payment terms apply to your account.
- Blank and specialty stock can change during the quote process.
  - A comparable substitute may be offered and can cost more; approve your final garment and price before proceeding.

## About the company

- The original screen-print shop opened in Imperial Beach, California, in 1999.
- The current business contact address is 1671 Palm Avenue, Suite A, San Diego, California.
- Contact hours are Monday–Friday, 9 am–5:30 pm.

## Worth knowing

- Payment in full is required when ordering, while net terms are offered to approved accounts. Agree the terms that apply to your account and any customer-supplied goods.

## Ask before ordering

- What garment/setup prices, currency, tax, freight and design/method minimums apply?
- Can my project receive a physical sample, and what sample/art charges or revisions apply?
- When do payment and proof approval start my quoted production, dispatch and delivery schedule?
- What customer-goods risk, cancellation/defect remedies, webstore fees and customer-shipping terms govern the order?

Also on: [TikTok](<https://www.tiktok.com/@bocarioink>), [Facebook](<https://www.facebook.com/BocaRio.CustomApparel/>)

## Sources

- [Boca Rio Ink — Own apparel decoration services, material guidance, webstores and contact](<https://www.bocarioink.com/>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Boca Rio Ink — Own Privacy Policy/Terms of Service focused on privacy/messaging](<https://www.bocarioink.com/privacy-policy/terms-of-service>) (checked 2026-10-19)
- [Boca Rio Ink — Own original shop history](<https://www.bocarioink.com/about>) (checked 2026-10-19)
- [Boca Rio Ink — Own minimums, timing, samples, proof/payment and customer-goods FAQ](<https://www.bocarioink.com/faqs>) (checked 2026-10-19)

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