# Merlin Embroidery

Print shops · La Mesa, US

Merlin Embroidery is a La Mesa apparel decorator offering in-house embroidery, screen printing and logo digitising. It handles single items and bulk uniform or merchandise runs, using customer garments or its catalogue, with free digital mockups before production.

- Products: Polos, Shirts / blouses, T-shirts, Hats / caps, Jackets / outerwear, Hoodies / sweatshirts, Workwear / uniforms, Sportswear / teamwear, Bags / totes
- Methods: Embroidery, Screen printing
- Minimum: No minimum for embroidery or screen printing
- Turnaround: Most orders completed in 5–10 business days

## What they make

- Order embroidery or screen printing on apparel, headwear, uniforms and bags.
  - The range includes polos, button-downs, T-shirts, caps, jackets, hoodies, hi-vis workwear, scrubs, tote bags and team uniforms. Single pieces and bulk programmes are offered.
- Supply your own blanks or choose from the supplier’s catalogue.
  - The supplier describes more than 3,600 styles and names New Era, Richardson, Port Authority, Mercer + Mettle, Flexfit, Nike, Adidas, Columbia, Hanes and Gildan. Agree the exact brand, style, colour, size and availability.

## Minimums and pricing

- Embroidery and screen printing have no minimum order.
- Request a free quote with the garment, quantity and design details.
  - Embroidery pricing depends on stitch count, garment type and quantity. Agree garment supply, digitisation, setup, tax and freight; a free digital mockup does not set those charges.

## Samples and lead times

- Most orders are completed in 5–10 business days, with same-day rush work subject to the shop’s agreement.
  - The standard start trigger is unspecified. Call with the deadline to check rush feasibility; completion does not include a confirmed transit time. The free digital mockup is separate from a physical sample.

## Artwork and print areas

- A free digital mockup is included before production, with layout approval before stitching.
  - Logo digitising prepares artwork for the machines; very fine details and small lettering may need adjustment. Physical sample availability is a separate question.
- Vector artwork is ideal; high-resolution PNG or JPG files may also work.
  - Production guidance names Illustrator, EPS, portable document and SVG files. The online preview tool also accepts WEBP; this is separate from production artwork approval. Agree resolution, dimensions and garment compatibility.
- Embroidery placements include left chest, cap front, sleeves, backs, collars, cuffs, bag panels and hems.
  - Screen prints can cover the full front or back up to the garment’s printable width, with multi-colour separations and colour matching. Printed backs can be combined with embroidered left-chest logos. Agree the exact dimensions; preview sizes are not maximum production limits.

## Store integrations and API

- A free online Mockup Studio can preview logos on garments without an account.
  - The supplier describes garment, colour, placement and inch-size controls, with mockup download or submission alongside a quote request. Ask separately about APIs, catalogue feeds and store integrations.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Nationwide and worldwide shipping are offered, alongside local collection in La Mesa.
  - After-hours pickup can be arranged. Agree freight, carrier, destination and transit details; merchant customer fulfillment is a separate question.

## Where they produce

- Digitising, embroidery and screen printing are handled in-house at the La Mesa shop.
  - Equipment named for this work includes SWF industrial embroidery machines and an M&R automatic press. Agree the method, design dimensions, quantity and job schedule.

## About the company

- Kevin McClenahan founded and owns Merlin Embroidery.
- The business has operated in La Mesa for more than 30 years.
- The shop is at 8240 Parkway Drive, Unit 104, La Mesa, California 91942.

## Ask before ordering

- Can I purchase a physical garment or decorated sample before the full run?
- What is the complete garment, digitising, setup, tax and freight quote?
- When does the production clock start, and can the shop accept my rush deadline?
- What defect-remedy, return and merchant-fulfillment terms apply?

## Sources

- [Merlin Embroidery — About the business](<https://merlinembroidery.com/about/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Merlin Embroidery — Home](<https://merlinembroidery.com/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Merlin Embroidery — Frequently asked questions](<https://merlinembroidery.com/faq/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Merlin Embroidery — Custom embroidery](<https://merlinembroidery.com/services/custom-embroidery/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Merlin Embroidery — Screen printing](<https://merlinembroidery.com/services/screen-printing/>) (checked 2026-10-18)

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