# Rain City West

Print shops · Seattle, US

Rain City West prints and embroiders apparel in-house in West Seattle, welcoming small runs and offering heat transfers for personalized names and numbers.

- Products: T-shirts, Hoodies / sweatshirts, Hats / caps, Polos, Shirts / blouses, Jackets / outerwear, Workwear / uniforms, Bags / totes, Kids / baby, Sportswear / teamwear, Shorts
- Methods: Screen printing, Embroidery, Heat transfer
- Made in: US
- Minimum: Embroidery from 1; screen printing prefers 12, no hard minimum
- Turnaround: Screen printing and embroidery: 7–10 business days after proof approval

## What they make

- Printing, embroidery and heat transfers cover T-shirts, hoodies, hats, polos, jackets, uniforms, bags and teamwear.

## Minimums and pricing

- Embroidery accepts single pieces. Screen printing prefers 12 items but has no hard minimum; heat-transfer jobs depend on feasibility.
- Screen-print prices depend on garment, quantity, ink colours and locations. Retained embroidery files have no repeat digitizing charge.

## Samples and lead times

- Screen printing and embroidery normally take 7–10 business days after proof approval.
- Heat transfers typically take 5–7 business days after order details are confirmed; group orders allow up to four weeks after store close.

## Artwork and print areas

- Send AI, EPS or SVG artwork where possible; high-resolution PNG files are accepted and art preparation help is available.

## Store integrations and API

- A group webstore lets members choose sizes and pay individually; the service is for screen printing and requires at least 12 orders.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Group-store orders are bagged and sorted for organizer pickup in West Seattle. Individual shipping to group members is not offered.

## Where they produce

- The family team runs printing, embroidery and heat transfers in-house at its West Seattle shop.

## How to order and pay

- Request a quote with your artwork and garment details; visit by appointment. Payment and proof approval precede production.
- Customer-supplied embroidery items are assessed for fabric, construction and intended placement before acceptance.

## Returns and misprints

- Group webstore setup is non-refundable. Confirm whether the 12-order threshold applies across the store or to each item.

## About the company

- Rain City West is a family-owned shop that opened in 2011.

## Worth knowing

- Confirm whether your group store needs 12 orders in total or 12 per item before launch.

## Ask before ordering

- What is the complete price for my artwork and garment?
- Can you supply a decorated sample before the full run?
- What minimum applies to each item in my group store?
- Can you confirm the delivery date for my quantity and destination?

## Sources

- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/about/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/services/screen-printing/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/services/embroidery/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/services/heat-transfers/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Rain City West — official business page](<https://raincitywest.com/services/group-ordering/>) (checked 2026-10-18)

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