Screen Printers in Los Angeles
How to choose a screen printer in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has the largest number of listed screen printers and apparel decorators in this directory, and their order minimums span a wide range. Several shops accept single piece or no minimum orders, especially for DTG printing, while standard screen printing minimums commonly fall between 12 and 50 pieces per design depending on the shop. Turnaround is just as varied, from same day or next day service at a few shops to standard windows of 7 to 15 business days at others, with rush service available in many cases for an added fee. Plastisol remains the most common screen printing ink, and water based, discharge, metallic, puff, and other specialty inks are widely available too. DTG and DTF printing are common alternatives to screen printing across the city, useful for small runs, photo style designs, or multi color artwork. With this many options, compare order minimums, turnaround, and print methods in the table below before choosing a shop.
25 apparel decorators in Los Angeles
| Printer | City | Order minimums | Turnaround | Ink types | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55Printing.com | Los Angeles | 'No minimum order quantity (Print 1 or 100)' | Economy t-shirt turnaround 4-8 business days | 'Water-based inks that won't crack or peel' | 1 (800) 683-4296 (calls and text) |
| Apparel Factory | Los Angeles | Not listed | Standard order processing 1-4 business days, shipping transit 2-10 business days, multiple-style wholesale orders dispatched in 3-8 days | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boulevard Apparel | Los Angeles | The site banner says "No Minimums". | Not listed | Not listed | The site lists phone number 213-614-1800. |
| CyberCopy Graphic and Print Solutions | Los Angeles | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | (805) 642-3292 main, Los Angeles 310-736-1001, Westlake Village 805-381-9111 |
| DTLA Print (Ext 310) | Los Angeles | Online: DTG 1 piece, screen print 12 pieces, water-based transfers 1 piece, embroidery 1 piece, patches 25 pieces, trim-only orders $500 minimum, sales reps work with 25-50 piece minimums | Standard: screen print 10-14 business days, embroidery 10-14, water-based transfers 7-10, digital printing 7-10, samples 3-5 days, rush options 3-5, 5-8, and 8-10 business days | Screen print inks: eco-friendly (PVC and phthalate free), water-based, plastisol, stretch, 3M reflective and standard reflective, puff, plus specialty crack ink, high density, burn out, and flocking | Office: (323) 261-8700 |
| Downtown Screen Printing | Los Angeles | MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is 50 pieces per design | Turnaround is usually 7-14 business days, can vary from 15-30 business days, rush services available with limited availability | Not listed | 213-824-4100 |
| Embroidery Shop Hollywood | Los Angeles | Not listed | Not listed | Screen print techniques offered include foil, water base, plastisol, discharge, and flock | 323 627-5549 |
| Imprint Revolution | Los Angeles | For most projects, 24 items is the minimum order, samples available upon request | Standard screen printing and large embroidery typically take about 7-10 business days, vinyl transfers, DTG, and dye sublimation typically one week for small orders, rush service available | Plastisol is the primary offering, water-based/discharge available at higher cost, specialty options include foil, puff, and glow-in-the-dark | 310-474-4472 |
| L.A. DTG Printing | Los Angeles | No minimum orders | Quote form tiers: standard 7-10 business days, hustle 4-6 business days, rush 2-3 business days, urgent 1 business day, sample t-shirts can be run same day | Genuine Brother GTX Pro water-based inks and Brother pretreat solution, wash colorfastness AATCC rating exceeding 4.0, CPSIA compliant for safe printing on baby and youth clothing | (323) 484-6622 |
| LUCCA MART Screen Print & Embroidery | Los Angeles | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Let's Print LA | Los Angeles | Screen printing (spot color): 24 pieces minimum, CMYK/Simulated Process: 50 pieces minimum. Embroidery: 12 pieces per design. Printed size tags: 24 pieces. Woven hem tags: 100 pieces. Folding and polybagging: 24 pieces | Screen printing standard: 10-15 business days (starts after proof approval, payment, and blank check-in), embroidery: 10-15 business days, rush service available with surcharge, finishing add-ons add approximately 1-2 production days each | Industry standard plastisol ink (default), water-based inks (soft hand feel on light colors), discharge inks (for dark garments), custom Pantone color mixing available within 3 shades | (213) 973-5105 |
| Los Angeles Print and Design | Los Angeles | Custom-printed t-shirts minimum 45 pieces per design (FAQ), product page states minimum purchase order of 40 pieces for custom printed apparel, blank t-shirts minimum 12 pieces | Not listed | Not listed | (562) 505-2911 |
| Los Angeles World Embroidery & School Uniforms | Los Angeles | Not listed | Quick turn-around times, orders shipped on time with a UPS tracking number and guaranteed delivery date | Plastisol inks used for most jobs as the most production friendly inks that do not dry in the screen and can be printed wet on wet | (323) 256-5799 |
| Minuteman Press Los Angeles / Beverlywood (formerly SLB Printing) | Los Angeles | Custom Shop print-on-demand products (t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, pens, bags) have no minimums for online orders, with 450+ different products | Not listed | Not listed | 310-558-4752 |
| Moment Screen Printing | Los Angeles | Described as 'LOW MINIMUMS' on homepage, no specific number published | Described as 'FAST TURNAROUND' on homepage, no specific business-day count published | Not listed | (310) 592-9708 |
| Patsy's Embroidery Digitizing | Los Angeles | Not listed | The order form text states graduation sashes have a 3-4 week turnaround. | Not listed | Contact page lists office phone (323) 373-9880 and cell phone (323) 220-5282. |
| Pipil Print | Los Angeles | 24 pieces per design for screen printing, 6 pieces minimum for DTF printing | Standard 5-8 business days, rush service at 60% fee for Los Angeles area clients (3-5 business days), order cutoff 10:00 AM | Plastisol, Water-Based, Metallic and Discharge inks for various finishes and durability options | (323) 636-6192 |
| Platon Graphics | Los Angeles | Not listed | Banners: normal service 2 to 3 days, expedited available, most products 3 to 4 days plus time for mounting/diecutting/custom fabrication | UV cured inks with huge color gamut, eco-friendly solvent-free Lambda Jet inks, eliminated VOCs from printing process | (310) 227-8027 and (800) 499-0292 |
| Print Renegades | Los Angeles | DTG: no minimum (single samples available), Screen printing: low minimums, site suggests approximately 10+ pieces for screen printing, DTG single sample $25 per print location on customer-supplied garment | Standard turnaround approximately 10-12 business days, beginning once deposit, invoice approval, and mockup approval are received, turnaround does not include shipping time, rush service available at additional fee subject to availability | Plastisol (most common), water-based, discharge, metallic plastisol, foil transfers, glow-in-the-dark (GID), glitter, puff ink, super gels, high-density inks | (213) 536-5233 |
| Stitch Art LA | Los Angeles | Screen printing has a minimum order quantity of 24 pieces, embroidery has no quantity limit ('you can only bring one piece') | Embroidery working cycle is about 3 to 5 business days after placing an order and confirming payment, depending on design difficulty and quantity | Screen printed DTF heat transfers use water-based screen printing inks and digital inks as a sustainable alternative to PVC and plastisol, transfers withstand 70+ washes with no cracking or fading | 818-937-9828 |
| The Best Screen Printing & Embroidery | Los Angeles | Screen printing minimum 12 pcs, embroidery minimum 12, DTG/digital printing from just one item (No Minimum product category) | Free 2-week delivery standard, Rush 1-week delivery (+25% of order cost), Super Rush 4-day local pick-up only (+35%, not offered on specialty items or embroidery), same day / next day shirt print services advertised | Not listed | +1-323-433-0033 |
| The Embroidery Studio | Los Angeles | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | (310) 897-6494 |
| VS Tees | Los Angeles | FAQ states printing/embroidery minimum is 36 pcs, screen printing, DTG and embroidery service pages state 'Min. 48-74 Pieces', blank apparel orders start at 1 piece | Not listed | Five screen print ink types: plastisol (standard), water-based (eco), puff, discharge, metallic, DTG uses water-based zero-VOC inks | (213) 291-7862 |
| Yes We Print | Los Angeles | 'No minimum' ordering advertised, with dedicated No Minimums product category | Delivery options: Standard, Rush, and Super Rush with chosen pickup/delivery date, same day printing available | Not listed | (877) 807-4909 |
| iMARK Corporate Apparel | Los Angeles | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | The site lists (800) 646-6247 and (213) 407-7299 in the header. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical screen printing minimum order in Los Angeles?
It varies by shop. Several Los Angeles printers accept orders with no set minimum, particularly for DTG printing, while standard screen printing minimums commonly range from 12 to 50 pieces per design.
How fast can I get a print order turned around in Los Angeles?
Turnaround ranges widely. A few shops offer same day or next day service, while standard production windows of 7 to 15 business days are common elsewhere, often with a rush option available for an added fee.
Should I use screen printing or DTG for my order in Los Angeles?
Screen printing with plastisol ink is common for larger runs of a single design. DTG and DTF printing are widely available across the city and tend to suit smaller runs, photo style designs, or artwork with many colors.
What ink types do Los Angeles screen printers offer?
Plastisol is the most common base ink. Water based, discharge, metallic, puff, and other specialty inks are also available at many shops, and DTG shops typically use water based digital inks.