# Fresh Threads

Print shops · Charlotte, US

Fresh Threads offers screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment decoration and merch fulfilment. Its Charlotte office and Gastonia production operation support custom apparel, physical sample packs and branded-store programmes.

- Products: T-shirts, Hoodies / sweatshirts, Polos, Jackets / outerwear, Hats / caps, Workwear / uniforms, Bags / totes
- Methods: Screen printing, Embroidery, Direct to garment (DTG), Direct to film (DTF)
- Single orders to your customers: Yes
- Minimum: direct-to-garment no minimum; screen 24/design/colour; embroidery 12/design
- Samples: Free mailed printed/embroidered sample pack and garment swatches
- Turnaround: Screen 7–10 business days from mock-up approval
- Ships to customers: Merch programmes pick, pack and ship individual customer orders

## What they make

- Tees, hoodies, crews, polos, button-downs, jackets, fleece and headwear can be decorated.

## Minimums and pricing

- Screen printing starts at 24 pieces per design/garment colour; embroidery at 12 per design; direct-to-garment has no minimum.

## Samples and lead times

- Free mailed packs contain printed and embroidered physical samples and garment swatches.
  - The listed contents are a standard/soft-hand screen-printed tee, embroidered cap and direct-to-film transfer on performance polyester. Shipping geography, freight treatment, availability and dispatch lead time are separate conditions.
- Screen printing takes 7–10 business days from mock-up approval.
  - Embroidery is 7–10 business days plus 1–2 days of one-time digitising for a new logo; its clock start and digitising day basis are unspecified. The service summary lists direct-to-garment 3–5 days and sourcing 10–15 days without a complete trigger/day definition.

## Artwork and print areas

- Vector artwork is preferred; cleanup/redrawing and one-time logo digitising support production.
  - Screen formats include AI, EPS and portable document format. Embroidery accepts vector or clean high-resolution logo files; no numeric resolution or placement dimensions are stated.

## Branding and packaging

- Neck labels, polybagging, size-run boxing, embroidery personalisation and specialty print finishes are offered.
  - Screen options include plastisol, soft-hand waterbase, puff, metallic and oversized/jumbo prints, with up to 6 standard colours and more on request. Embroidery includes flat, 3D puff, tonal, appliqué, twill, chenille and patches, plus names/numbers at chest, sleeve and cap placements.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Merch programmes store inventory, run branded stores and ship individual orders to employees or customers.
  - Programme scope depends on volume and SKU count. Open or access-controlled storefronts, kitting, branded packaging/inserts and scheduled order/stock/spend reports are available. Numeric service SLA, freight charges and geographic reach remain unspecified.

## Where they produce

- Production and programme inventory are based in Gastonia, North Carolina.

## Ask before ordering

- What complete garment, decoration, digitising and freight price applies?
- Where can sample packs and customer orders ship, and what are the charges?
- Which store/API connections and service-level commitments are available?
- What defect, return and supplied-garment conditions apply?

## Sources

- [Screen Printing & Embroidery Services | Charlotte, NC](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/services>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Apparel Fulfillment & Merch Programs | Fresh Threads](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/services/fulfillment-merch-programs>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Screen Printing Shop in Charlotte, NC | Fresh Threads](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Screen Printing Services | Custom Apparel | Fresh Threads](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/services/screen-printing>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Custom Embroidery Services | Apparel & Headwear](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/services/embroidery>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Request a Sample Pack | Custom Apparel | Fresh Threads](<https://www.freshthreadsprinting.com/samples>) (checked 2026-10-18)

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