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When it comes to wholesale apparel, quality product is one of the most vital advantages to have as a vendor. However, with the growing number of apparel suppliers on the market, standing out is about more than just offering high-quality garments.
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The AS Colour brand originally started as a distributor of American t-shirt brands, selling to screen printers and promo companies. They noticed several gaps within the wholesale apparel market. They saw the lack of quality and variety when it came to styles, color, and apparel materials.


And so the AS Colour brand was born.



In order to start their brand, AS Colour realized they were going to have to dig deeper, to understand what is at the root of consumer shopping preferences, and style tendencies. Months of extensive research ultimately led them to conclude that consumers tend to stick to standard ‘safe’ colored garments like black, grey, or white when making style decisions. 
AS Colour decided they were going to challenge this. 

What sets their brand apart is, well yes you guessed it…COLOR. From day one, AS Colour has continued in it's stride to produce a wide variety of clothing styles with unique color options that aren’t necessarily too bold. Going beyond just t-shirts, AS Colour offers trend-setting tanks, raglans, pants, sweatshirts, hats, totes & much more.
 

Diversifying their garment colors, apparel styles, and products-they have not only caught people's attention but stand out to screen-printers and embroiders like Threadbird. The range of simple, yet flattering colors and apparel cuts AS Colour offers, makes it possible to create matching sets, or mix and match different pieces together.

With colors like ‘Mauve’ for example, you can find several options for t-shirts, hoodies, and bottoms in this unique color. On AS Colours website, just search by the color name to view all of the garments they offer in that particular color.

One of the many reasons we love and appreciate this brand is that they are consistent in having most of their products in stock. Their website makes it super easy for customers to see which products or colors they currently have available in stock. For screen printers and embroiders like us, this is a big win!


AS Colour garments do not disappoint, with the exceptional quality of materials they use to make
their clothing. Most of their t-shirts are designed with combed cotton, which gives their garments an amazingly soft, buttery smooth texture. You can just tell by the look and feel of their clothing, that they make a conscious effort to pay attention to design details and sizing variety. 
 

Features like neck ribbing, and double-needed hemming. 



When selecting the best blank garments to print or embroider on, here are the some of go-to garments for 100% cotton tank tops:
 

AS Colour 4068: Women’s Crop Tank (Pistachio/White)
This cropped, lightweight tank is a popular favorite with its flowy texture and flattering fit. Available in additional colors: storm, musk & black of course. 
 

AS Colour 5073: Classic Tank (Ecru)
For a similar, sleeveless tank in unisex sizing- this classic tank is a great alternative, heavier weight option. Both of these tank tops are designed with 100% combed cotton and armhole edges for a comfortable/relaxed fit. Available in colors: ecru, clay, cypress, navy, black and white. 

 


Aside from their garments in women’s sizes, most AS Colour apparel is cut & sewn to fit as unisex sizing, which makes it all the more convenient when selecting items. These are just a few t-shirt types that we recommend:
 

  AS Colour 4006: Women’s Martini Tee (Orchid)

AS Colour 5027: Classic Pocket Tee (Camel)
Pocket tees are always a cool canvas, in terms of customization capabilities. This classic crewneck allows for printing i.e embroidery customization on it’s tonal color pocket.

 


AS Colour 4070: Women’s Mock L/S Tee (Butter)

AS Colour 5081: Heavy L/S Tee (Black)

AS Colour 5102: Stencil Hood (Walnut) 
 


AS Colour 5923: Faded Track Pants (Faded Teal)
These mid-weight, unisex joggers are tough to beat, with an elastic waistband, pockets, and hemmed ankle cuffs. Made with 80% cotton, and 20% polyester fabric- they are so comfy you won’t want to take them off! Available in colors: faded blue, teal, black.

 


AS Colours brand vision has always been heavily focused around their belief in designing premium-quality apparel. Over time, the brand has changed the game and raised the standards for blank apparel. They continue to impress with their ability to keep up with current trends and expand the range of products they offer- from shirts, to sweatshirts, pants, totes, hats, socks and more!

Explore all of the stylish products AS Colour has to offer for your next screen-printing or embroidery project!


 

When it comes to wholesale apparel, quality product is one of the most vital advantages to have as a vendor. However, with the growing number of apparel suppliers on the market, standing out is about more than just offering high-quality garments.

The AS Colour brand originally started as a distributor of American t-shirt brands, selling to screen printers and promo companies. They noticed several gaps within the wholesale apparel market. They saw the lack of quality and variety when it came to styles, color, and apparel materials.


And so the AS Colour brand was born.

 

In order to start their brand, AS Colour realized they were going to have to dig deeper, to understand what is at the root of consumer shopping preferences, and style tendencies. Months of extensive research ultimately led them to conclude that consumers tend to stick to standard ‘safe’ colored garments like black, grey, or white when making style decisions. 
AS Colour decided they were going to challenge this. 


What sets their brand apart is, well yes you guessed it…COLOR. From day one, AS Colour has continued in it's stride to produce a wide variety of clothing styles with unique color options that aren’t necessarily too bold. Going beyond just t-shirts, AS Colour offers trend-setting tanks, raglans, pants, sweatshirts, hats, totes & much more.


 

Diversifying their garment colors, apparel styles, and products-they have not only caught people's attention but stand out to screen-printers and embroiders like Threadbird. The range of simple, yet flattering colors and apparel cuts AS Colour offers, makes it possible to create matching sets, or mix and match different pieces together.

With colors like ‘Mauve’ for example, you can find several options for t-shirts, hoodies, and bottoms in this unique color. On AS Colours website, just search by the color name to view all of the garments they offer in that particular color.

One of the many reasons we love and appreciate this brand is that they are consistent in having most of their products in stock. Their website makes it super easy for customers to see which products or colors they currently have available in stock. For screen printers and embroiders like us, this is a big win!

AS Colour garments do not disappoint, with the exceptional quality of materials they use to make their clothing. Most of their t-shirts are designed with combed cotton, which gives their garments an amazingly soft, buttery smooth texture. You can just tell by the look and feel of their clothing, that they make a conscious effort to pay attention to design details and sizing variety. 
 

When selecting the best blank garments to print or embroider on, here are the some of go-to garments for 100% cotton tank tops:
 

AS Colour 4068: Women’s Crop Tank (Pistachio/White)
This cropped, lightweight tank is a popular favorite with its flowy texture and flattering fit. Available in additional colors: storm, musk & black of course. 
 

AS Colour 5073: Classic Tank (Ecru)
For a similar, sleeveless tank in unisex sizing- this classic tank is a great alternative, heavier weight option. Both of these tank tops are designed with 100% combed cotton and armhole edges for a comfortable/relaxed fit. Available in colors: ecru, clay, cypress, navy, black and white. 



Aside from their garments in women’s sizes, most AS Colour apparel is cut & sewn to fit as unisex sizing, which makes it all the more convenient when selecting items. These are just a few t-shirt types that we recommend:


  AS Colour 4006: Women’s Martini Tee (Orchid)

AS Colour 5027: Classic Pocket Tee (Camel)
Pocket tees are always a cool canvas, in terms of customization capabilities. This classic crewneck allows for printing i.e embroidery customization on it’s tonal color pocket.


AS Colour 4070: Women’s Mock L/S Tee (Butter)

AS Colour 5081: Heavy L/S Tee (Black)

AS Colour 5102: Stencil Hood (Walnut) 


AS Colour 5923: Faded Track Pants (Faded Teal)

These mid-weight, unisex joggers are tough to beat, with an elastic waistband, pockets, and hemmed ankle cuffs. Made with 80% cotton, and 20% polyester fabric- they are so comfy you won’t want to take them off! Available in colors: faded blue, teal, black.






AS Colours brand vision has always been heavily focused around their belief in designing premium-quality apparel. Over time, the brand has changed the game and raised the standards for blank apparel. They continue to impress with their ability to keep up with current trends and expand the range of products they offer- from shirts, to sweatshirts, pants, totes, hats, socks and more!





Explore all of the stylish products AS Colour has to offer for your next screen-printing or embroidery project!
 

Patches

Custom Patches Done by the Experts

With 14 years of experience in screen printing & embroidering products under our belts, we know a thing or two about custom patches. Whether you’re wanting to give dimension to your designs or make your product stand out - patches are an awesome way to do just that!

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Patch Types

Looking to add unique custom branding to your products? Let us bring your original designs to life on a custom patch! We assist you in selecting the best type of patch, size, border type and backing for your custom patch.

Embroidered Patch

Interested in putting your logo on a hat, or letter on a jacket? Work with us to recreate your custom design and give it unique depth on an embroidered patch. Our creative specialists work with your preference(s) to determine the optimal percentage for embroidery coverage to best suit your artwork.
 

Recommended Borders: Merrowed* or Heat Cut

*Note: Merrowed border is not available on die-cut patches

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Woven Patch

Woven Patch

Woven patches are an awesome option to explore, if your design has a lot of finer details, small lettering or numbers that you want to POP! We create our woven patches with a thinner thread, which allows you to achieve a clean, crisp graphic style with your embroidered custom designs.
 

Recommended Borders: Merrowed* or Laser Cut

*Note: Merrowed border is not available on die-cut patches

Printed Patch

If you want to recreate an image of your logo, photograph or landscape, printed patches are the best type of patch to accomplish this. Using our printing method of sublimation, we can replicate your imagery directly onto a patch background surface with limitless colors. Our printed patches are very consistent in capturing your detailed text and photo-realistic designs.
 

Recommended Borders: Merrowed* or Embroidered Border

*Note: Merrowed border is not available on die-cut patches

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Rubber/PVC Patches

Rubber/PVC Patch

Custom PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) patches are a popular option for those who want to create a more modern, 3-D alternative to traditional embroidery patches. These rubber-like patches are made of a soft, flexible plastic that allows them to be easily molded into any shape, and made in any and all colors.



As a result, PVC patches produce a refined appearance with vibrant colors and long-lasting materials that won’t crack or fade from tough use.

 

Genuine Leather Patch

Authentic leather patches are an excellent way to give your apparel products a polished, high-end look and feel. Select the base color (light, medium, or dark brown) for your patch, and choose the size and shape of your patch. Personalize your leather patch with your design and even add a Pantone matched color fill to embellish your merch with timeless branding. 

Genuine Leather Patch Options
Faux Leather Examples

Faux Leather Patch

Faux leather patches afford you with an array of patch color options to choose from, while also allowing you to achieve a detailed, authentic look. Choose one of our two finishing styles, and we’ll bring your designs to life on a versatile and durable custom patch that will enhance your branding on a variety of products.

Debossed + (Colorfill):

Design is stamped into the faux leather, creating an indented look. Add a color fill to your design that floods the indented design with Pantone matched color.

Engraved:

Design is etched into the faux leather using a laser to burn and etch the design to reveal the surface material behind it.
 

  • Gives depth to your designs
  • Available in 12 colors
  • Add a PMS matched color fill to enhance your debossed design*
    *Note: Additional charges apply for color fill option.
  • Captures fine design details
  • Available in 15 color options
  • Long-lasting designs

     
         

 

Patch Pricing

 

Embroidered

Quantity 2" 3" 4" 5" 6"
100-199 $1.55 $1.95 $2.65 $3.95 $5.65
200-299 $1.25 $1.70 $2.15 $3.25 $4.65
300-499 $1.00 $1.40 $1.90 $2.85 $3.95
500-999 $0.80 $1.25  $1.70 $2.35 $3.50
1000+ $0.65 $1.10 $1.60 $2.20 $3.25

Printed & Woven

Quantity 2" 3" 4"
50-99 $2.10 $2.40 $2.80
100-199 $1.50 $1.80 $2.10
200-299 $1.40 $1.55 $1.80
300-499 $1.20 $1.40 $1.55
500-999 $0.95 $1.20 $1.35
1000+ $0.80 $1.00 $1.10

 

  •   Up to 8 colors max for woven

  •   Pricing includes merrowed border, iron-on backing, or adhesive backing (printed & woven only) 

Faux Leather - Engraved

Quantity Up to 3"x3"
50-99 $5.70
100-149 $5.00
150-299 $4.60
300-599 $4.30
600+ $4.10

 

  •   All Faux Leather patches include iron-on backing

Faux Leather - Debossed (+ Color Fill)

Debossed (+ Color Fill)*

*1 Color Fill Pricing in Parenthesis

Quantity 2.5" 3" 3.5" 4"
50-99 $5.45  ($5.80) $5.75  ($6.10) $6.10  ($6.40) $6.35  ($6.70)
100-249 $4.25  ($4.60) $4.50  ($4.85) $4.80  ($5.15) $5.10  ($5.45)
250-499 $2.90  ($3.25) $3.10  ($3.45) $3.35  ($3.70) $3.55  ($3.90)
500-999 $2.60  ($2.95) $2.80  ($3.15) $3.00  ($3.35) $3.20  ($3.55)
1000+ $2.40  ($2.75) $2.55  ($2.90) $2.80  ($3.10) $2.95  ($3.30)

 

  •   All Faux Leather patches include iron-on backing

  •   2 Color Fill MAX. Add 0.50 / unit + additional $25 set up fee for 2nd color

  •   Pantone match available for Color Fill option

Genuine Leather Patch

Debossed (+ Color Fill)*

*1 Color Fill Pricing in Parenthesis

Quantity 2.5" 3" 3.5" 4"
50-99 $6.20  ($7.30) $6.55  ($7.70) $6.95  ($8.10) $7.30  ($8.45)
100-249 $4.85  ($5.70) $5.20  ($6.10) $5.60  ($6.45) $5.80  ($6.65)
250-499 $3.50  ($4.20) $3.75  ($4.40) $4.00  ($4.70) $4.25  ($4.90)
500-999 $3.15  ($3.80) $3.35  ($4.00) $3.65  ($4.25) $3.85  ($4.50)
1000+ $2.90  ($3.50) $3.10  ($3.70) $3.35  ($3.95) $3.55  ($4.15)

 

  •   Pricing includes deboss with no color fill 

  •   2 Color Fill MAX. Add 0.50 / unit + additional $25 set up fee for 2nd color

  •   Pantone match available for Color Fill option

Rubber/PVC

Please contact us for a custom quote!
Get a Quote

 

Patch Attachment

Quantity 50 100 300 500 1000
Patch Attachment $6.00 $4.75 $4.40 $3.85 $3.45
PVC/Genuine Leather Patch Attachment Please contact us for a custom quote!

 

  • Die-Cut Shapes, add $1.10 each

  • We can not be responsible for heat pressing/ironing on patches since we would not be able to guarantee the durability and lifespan of that attachment.

Patch Backing Options

No Backing

Patches without backings do not have the same thickness or stiffness as patches with backings. Ideal for sewn attachment.

Included in base price
Backing Options - No Backing

Heat Seal/Iron On

Attachable with an iron or heat press.
 


$0.05/ea
Backing Options - Heat Seal/Iron On

Velcro

No permanent attachment, which enables the ability to remove and replace the patch.


$0.35/ea
Backing Options - Velcro
Border Types

Merrowed Edge

Merrowed edge borders are sewn up and over the exterior edges of a patch after your custom design is created on it. This results in a thick raised border with a clean, traditional look to it. As the industry standard for patch edging, the merrowed edge is ideal for simple shapes like circles, ovals and squares.

Included in base price
Edge - Merrowed

Heat Cut

Unlike standard rounded borders, heat cut edges can be used on any shape of the patch design. Made using a hot knife or laser that seals the edges of a patch and shields the thread from fraying. This produces a flat and detailed border to the outer edges of your custom patch, as though it was directly made on the apparel.

$0.15/ea
Border - Heat Cut

Laser Cut

Laser cut edges are ideal for patches with unique or complex shapes since they do not have sewn borders. This type of border is made using a laser machine that cuts out intricate shapes with high precision. To prevent fraying, we melt the border of the patch fabric to create a clean, wax-like seal on the outside edges.

$0.15/ea
Border - Laser Cut
Add-On Pricing
Type Pricing
Plastic Backing $0.15
Adhesive Backing $0.10
Button Loops $0.15
9+ Colors $0.15

Brand Your Customers Today!

Choose from our extensive range of products, inks and finishing options and develop a beautiful product that is perfect for your customers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a quick question? Check out our most commonly asked Custom Patches Done by the Experts questions below.

What types of custom patches does Threadbird offer?

Threadbird offers embroidered, woven, leather, and PVC patches with options for Velcro, iron-on, or sew-on backings.

What’s the difference between embroidered and woven patches?

Embroidered patches have textured stitches for a bold look; woven patches offer finer detail with thinner threads.
 

Can I order bulk patches with fast turnaround?

Yes—Threadbird can produce and ship bulk patches quickly depending on your design and materials.
 

Can patches be used on hats, jackets, or bags?

Absolutely. Patches are versatile and can be sewn or heat-applied to hats, jackets, backpacks, and more.

Does Threadbird offer Velcro backing for patches?

Yes! Choose Velcro backing if you want interchangeable or removable branding for uniforms or tactical gear.
 

Walk in Love's Big Move to Maui

For the fast-growing apparel brand walk in love., business has continued to flourish over the years. But when the owners of the brand exceeded the maximum capacity for their inventory storage and shipping needs, they realized it was time to let Threadbird handle their fulfillment responsibilities. In doing this, T.J. and Brooke Mousetis were afforded the freedom to relocate their family business from their overcrowded bedroom office in Pennsylvania, to the beautiful beaches of Maui, HI.
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For those of you who don’t know, the walk in love. brand was humbly born from owner T.J. Mousetis’ desire to give people hopeful reminders that they could wear while also inspiring others. Since the conception of the walk in love brand way back in 2005, T.J. and his wife Brooke have continued to grow their fan base by promoting their lifestyle brand on their social platform as well as their blog and successful podcast. 

Rewinding back to 2010, when the partners first began screen printing with Threadbird, their system consisted of shelves set up in their apartment, in which they packaged, added postage and mailed out all of their orders. Like many apparel companies in the early stages of business, Brooke and T.J. started out small in developing their operations, as they were sending out just a few orders per week. Over time, they eventually experimented with having seasonal kiosks at the mall, which later evolved into to a full time store. 

In time, the partners recognized the flaw in this model in that there was a lot of emotional pressure and stress involved in keeping everything in-house. Having tried both pre-sale and full-time fulfillment for several years, Brooke and T.J. came to realize that:

 

Handling such a heavy load of inventory was a challenging financial burden to carry. Combine that with having to manage the nitty-gritty of making, sure enough, orders are going out, and it’s not a fun combo.
- T.J.

When orders kept rushing in faster than the partners could keep up with, they knew it was finally time to explore potential solutions for walk in love. Brooke and T.J. decided they needed to find a reliable, consistent business solution in order to stay on top of inventory, and also meet their production needs.

 

We decided to smash the plates on the ground and only pick up the pieces we enjoyed and really felt like we excelled at.”

Given that they were already creating their products with us, T.J. decided to by inquire about the fulfillment capabilities and resources available to them through Threadbird. There insightful conversations with team members ultimately led them to pursue Threadbird’s fulfillment services and use a pre-sale, ‘made to order’ business model for their brand. 

 

We completely changed the way we sell and that has been a huge improvement to our bottom line which is amazing. Threadbird being able to handle the fulfillment side has blossomed into something we never could have imagined.

This partnership with Threadbird has enabled walk in love. to be able to sell its stock ahead of time, prior to the start of production. In other words, they can launch their monthly (seasonal collections) as a pre-sale for a limited amount of time, and customers can place and purchase their orders before the physical products are produced. Once the pre-sale window has closed, Threadbird starts the production process, then we fulfill and ship out all of walk in love's orders.

Throughout their business journey, walk in love. has grasped the importance of asking questions and adapting to the external changes of business as well. Reflecting back on their experiences, T.J. admitted,

 

“I really wish, looking back, that we would have had the conversation to use a fulfillment center before spending all that money trying to do it ourselves.

“If we would've asked some more questions about fulfillment earlier on, it would've saved us a lot of headaches and frustration.. but we just got locked into one way of thinking and never questioned it."


Over the last five years since walk in love started doing fulfillment and shipping with Threadbird, Brooke and T.J. have noticed a remarkable change in terms of cash flow and finances. The most significant benefit of using this presale model, is that it has afforded them the money need to actually produce their products, before they are produced.

In ‘selling’ products ahead of time, it has eliminated the guessing game of having to figure out how many products they need to produce. Thus, reducing their likelihood of ‘dead stock’ (extra, leftover stock).

For environmentally-conscious clothing brands like walk in love., this is a big win because it eliminates the waste caused by dead stock. Since lightening their load of business responsibilities, T.J. and Brooke have purged the clutter within their home office, which has allowed them to

 

Focus more on the creative side of our business. Since handing fulfillment and shipping to Threadbird, we’ve produced some of our most successful collections as well as ones we are the proudest of.

For business entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of building their brand, T.J. recommends test and measure,

 

Try it out for a few months and see if it’s right for you. Once you have those shelves out of your office you will have space to breathe, think and dream again about what’s next, which will help your business grow and advance into new areas.”

Over the years, social media has played a big role in the promotion of walk in love’s monthly and seasonal pre-sale of products. With their shared backgrounds in photography & video, Brooke and T.J. have learned how to leverage their skills, by using social media as a tool to engage with their customers.


With every new collection of products walk in love launches, they make try-on videos, in which they review the given products. They also give feedback on how the material fits and feels, show color variants of the product, and assess the overall quality of the printed design on the garment.

Leading up to the launch of walk in loves pre-sale releases, T.J. and Brooke continue to utilize Instagram features like a countdown, or stickers to promote the products within the upcoming presale collection.

In spite of the ever-changing nature of social media over the years, walk in love has shifted their focus to connecting with their customers and community, on a deeper level than Instagram. This new way of thinking inspired Brooke and T.J. to embark on their podcast series, where every Monday they talk about everything from topics like marriage, work balance, book recommendations, life lessons, virtues and more.

 

“Our goal continues to be - to produce high-quality content that adds value.”

Since their big move to Maui in the spring of 2021, Brooke and T.J. have continued to be inspired by the awe and magic Maui has to offer.

 

“In Maui, there is a freedom to just try and step into the best version of yourself. What makes it really special is that it gives you permission to step into who God has created you to be."


In addition to their podcast, T.J. has also been able to dive into some of his other artistic hobbies like painting fun, colorful canvases of different kinds.

Looking back on the past five years since walk in love started fulfillment with Threadbird, the partners shared that

 

“the biggest lesson we continue to learn is that business isn’t a straight shot up and to the right, it ebbs and flows. There are good years & bad, fun times & hard times, stressful times & times of ease...and so the triumph is that we are still here, and still doing it.”


It is an exciting chapter for the walk in love. brand as they continue doing what they love while enjoying doing it! Celebrity actor Chris Pratt also wears their shirts.. so that’s pretty cool too.

Follow along with walk in love. on their journey on Instagram: @walkinlove

Apparel Order Fulfillment

Focus on your business, we take care of shipping with order fulfillment!

Let us take care of the shipping so you can focus on your business! We’ll process your apparel orders, pack them, and even handle returns with our merch fulfillment services.

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You Sell It... We Ship It!

Looking for full-service apparel and merch Order Fulfillment for all your customer orders - look no further. Threadbird specializes in eCommerce order fulfillment services for direct-to-consumer brands. Stop wasting your valuable time picking, packing, and shipping customer orders and get back to working hard to make your brand successful with our merch order fulfillment and printing services. 

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How it works

We want to make it an easy process, so let us break down our Merch Order Fulfillment Services for you.
Connect Your Store & Send Your Products
With our platform, you can integrate your Shopify, Etsy, eBay, or a variety of other platforms to our fulfillment system then send us your products.
Connect Your Store
We Store Your Inventory
Have more inventory than you can handle? We can store it all for you. Save money and place larger orders upfront. We'll take your items directly into our fulfillment center.
Store Your Inventory
Your Customers Place Orders
Your orders will come straight into your system and to us. Don’t worry about being the middleman between your orders and shipping.
We Receive Your Orders
We Pick, Pack & Ship!
Orders come in and orders go out. We pack orders just like you do with order fulfillment. Send us your specific packaging for shipping. We will even handle the returns.
We Pick and Pack

Discover our features

It’s not just about getting your packages there on time. We want to make sure the only thing you have to worry about is sending us designs to print new inventory for your store with our order fulfillment services.

Shipping at Threadbird
Shipping
We ship via FedEx including Smartpost*, Ground, 2-Day Priority, and Overnight services domestically. International services include Asendia, FedEx, and UPS for both Domestic & International for supported countries.
Store Integration with Threadbird
Store Integration
We can integrate with any of the following shopping carts (plus many more!): Big Commerce, eBay, Etsy, Google Shopping, Magento Commerce, Mystore.no, Shopify, SureDone, and Walmart.
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Customer Support
Let us help you provide a great customer experience for your store. We will take care of any questions/concerns/returns.
Returns & Exchanges at Threadbird
Returns/Exchanges
You are welcome to create your own return/exchange policy for your store. We’d be happy to provide recommendations for common policies and practices if needed.
Speed with Threadbird Order Fulfillment
Speed
We work to ship orders within 24 hours of receiving them. Most U.S. orders arrive within 3-5 business days. International order arrival dates range from 2-8 weeks depending on their local postal system.
Cost of Order Fulfillment with Threadbird
Cost
You are free to charge what you feel is best for shipping. We recommend building in fulfillment costs (see “Fulfillment Fees”) to your final shipping price.

Discover our integrations

To ensure that your store works with our system, we offer integration with all of the major e-commerce platforms. Don’t see your platform? Email us and we can see how to integrate and get your orders shipping in no time. 

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Fulfillment by the Numbers

Some lifetime achievement numbers to show we mean business

1,500,000+

Orders Picked and Packed

That's a lot of boxes and tape

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3,100,000+

Items Shipped

We ship around the world!

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>0.001%

Error rate

Get your order shipped with no issues

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Fulfillment Tiers

At Threadbird, we value the importance of creating loyal brand identities with flexible frameworks that will allow companies & organizations to stand the test of time. We are an experienced fulfillment services partner who can help you monetize your brand identity and grow your business from a single event shipment to ongoing e-commerce store sales.

 

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One Time Fulfillment
Threadbird’s one-time merch fulfillment services are best suited for clients running a pre-sale or shipping out a one-time product with a minimum of 50 orders. This is also an excellent option for companies looking to get new employees merch as part of the onboarding process.

Requirements:
• Duration of Pre-sale: no longer than 2-4 weeks before production
• Minimum $250 Pick & Pack Fee
• Prepayment: $500 Due at signing and will be applied to final bill
• All customer info submitted via CSV or spreadsheet

Advantages:
• Enables you to sell your products ahead of time, before production.
• Once the stock is ready, we will ship out all of your orders to your customers
• No storage fees - we will ship back to you any unused merchandise once the job is complete
Standard Fulfillment
Standard Fulfillment
Our standard fulfillment service is ideal for clients who have demonstrated a high volume order history - we store your inventory, both items we produce, and from other manufacturers, then pick, pack, and ship orders as they come through. Applicants for this service are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements:
Minimum of an average of 50 orders per month

Advantages:
• Connect our WMS (Warehouse Management System) to your online store via API
• We can store your inventory from any supplier
• 24-7 online client visibility of inventory levels, orders to ship, and other KPIs

Simple and Predictable Fulfillment Pricing

Contact us to learn more about our simple and predictable fulfillment pricing.

 

Capabilities: More than Just T-shirts

Looking to take your e-commerce experience to the next level with elevated custom packaging? Or perhaps you think a subscription box program is the next step for your growing business? Threadbird can help you, from designing and producing the just-for-you packaging to kitted assembly and waved delivery for just the right surprise-and-delight experience for your customers. 

Looking to create individual, custom experiences within a subscription box program - we can help produce completely bespoke programs with individual items specifically for specific customers, allowing you to reward those who support your business the most!

Custom packaging is just one way to bring your brand to life when it arrives at your customer's doorstep - additional details we can help with include interior packaging materials, sealing stickers, and fully customizable polybags, to name just a few.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a quick question? Check out our most commonly asked fulfillment questions below.

Do I Have to Print With Threadbird to Use Your Fulfillment Services

Printing with Threadbird is not a requirement in order to use our fulfillment services. Each service is separate and you can either use one, or both.

Is There a Contract Associated With Fulfillment?

Yes, however you are free to leave with a 20 days notice, but you will be responsible for the cost of shipping all remaining products back to you. All outstanding invoices must be paid before your product is shipped back. 

Can I Include Free Items With My Order? (Stickers, Wristbands, Etc)

We can include one (1) small item in each package at no extra charge. Anything more than that may require a small additional fee. 

Can I Sell Items Other Than T-shirts?

We can ship most items, including but not limited to: apparel, accessories, posters, and small promotional items! 

What’s Your WMS (or Warehouse Management System)

Accurate inventory - check from any web-connected device! 

  • Faster picking and shipping - our bar-coded, tablet drive pick, pack, and ship process gets your orders out the door quickly 
  • Reliable stock management - know what's in stock, what's selling quickly, and what needs reordering
  • Easy returns - end customer drive process makes things easier for everyone
What is fulfillment and how does it work at Threadbird?

Fulfillment means Threadbird stores, packs, and ships your merch as orders come in—no need for you to manage inventory.

Can Threadbird ship orders directly to my customers?

Yes! With integrated warehousing and e-commerce support, Threadbird ships merch straight to your buyers.

Is there a minimum volume required for fulfillment?

Threadbird’s fulfillment services are ideal for brands with regular order volume or those launching new merch drops.

Is One Time Fulfillment An Option?

Yes, it's perfect for Kickerstart or Indiegogo!

Do You Offer Print On Demand?

At this time, no. It's something we're looking into for the future. 

Can I Provide My Own Custom Packaging?

Yes! Although it depends on the complexity of the customization, you will not be charged additional packaging fees. Please speak with us prior to providing us with packaging. All packaging you provide will be counted as additional product storage. 

Will the Packing Slip and Shipping Label Be Branded? Will Anything Else Come With the Package?

Our standard packaging includes a blank white polybag or blank box. It will have your name listed over our address as the shipper for all domestic shipments. International orders will have a person's name on them. The buyer will also receive a packaging slip (no pricing listed) displaying the item(s) ordered and basic return/customer information. 

How Can I Get Items From My Inventory Sent Directly To Me?

All we need is an email with the request, the shipping address, and how quickly it needs to arrive. We will bill you for the costs of shipping, plus a small handling fee (either normal fulfillment fees or up to $6 per box). 

What packaging options does Threadbird offer?

You can choose from branded inserts, poly mailers, folding, and bagging to elevate your customer unboxing experience.

Can I fulfill both apparel and non-apparel items?

Yes—Threadbird supports fulfillment of all printed goods they produce, including stickers, hats, pins, and paper goods.

Customer Feature: Boneyard Surf Co.

"If you could have your own shop, what kind of shop would it be?”
For sixteen-year-old Jamie Kiersted, answering this question was easy: a surf shop. Twenty years later, this life dream of owning a surf store has become Jamie’s day-to-day reality with Boneyard Surf Co.
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As a kid, Jamie was exposed to the retail landscape from a young age, as his mother owned several establishments in Edgartown, MA. Growing up on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Jamie and his buddies were immersed in surf life early in their childhood. Surfing was not only a common hobby but an innate tie between Jamie and his friendships and relationships.  

In 2002, this life passion united Jamie Kiersted and his crew of four local surfers together in their shared vision to create a surf brand of their very own, 'Boneyard Surf Co.'

 

“The word 'boneyard' is actually surf slang - it's the spot where the waves are breaking. Best to avoid it or you’re going to get held under.” 


For those who are familiar with the mantra and surf lingo, this catchy name stuck. The Boneyard brand offers everything from edgy apparel and accessories to swimwear and surf, boogie, and skateboards. 

Starting out, the target market demographic for the Boneyard brand was geared towards other surfers around the age of sixteen, along with “their parents and people that still considered themselves to be a kid.” Initially, the Boneyard team was striving to have a modest shop in Edgartown.
 

For many local surfers on the island, the Boneyard brand instantly appealed to their unique, niche lifestyle within Edgarstown. As described by Jamie, their store has always been a bit of a ‘black sheep’ in the retail landscape of Martha’s Vineyard. On the island, many people fall within Boneyard’s target demo, however,
 

“The reality - there are a lot of people that are not subscribing to that aesthetic.  That’s why our shop has always been able to thrive.”

In their quest for a new screen-printing company to partner with, the Boneyard team discovered Threadbird organically simply by searching online back in 2020. 
 

“I could tell that Threadbird was a company run by a bunch of young, like-minded people from the way they presented themselves in photography & on their website. Details and quality were obviously important to the Threadbird brand.”

- Jamie Kiersted
(Owner/ Creative Director of Boneyard)


The Boneyard team decided to trust their guts and put their faith in the potential partnership with Threadbird. Starting in January 2021, Boneyard embarked on its screen-printing journey with our Threadbird team. Since then, Threadbird has had the pleasure of witnessing all of the awesome ways the Boneyard brand has continued to grow over time. 


The first design which sparked the brand’s logo image was a geometric approach to a skull drawn by Jamie with a sharpie marker on Xerox paper. This skull logo quickly became the pinnacle symbol for the Boneyard brand, as many people are “die-hard for it.”

Boneyard Skull patch attachment on right sleeve of ‘Surf MV’ tee (AS Colour 5026),
and on left chest of ‘Small Skull’ sweatshirt
(Comfort Colors 1566).

The most popular, fan-favorite Boneyard design is ‘Sign’. This design on their hoodie and
t-shirts has been consistent in being the brand’s best-seller over the years. 

(Left) ‘Sign’ tee is screen-printed in waterbase ink, on 100% ring-spun cotton t-shirt (Comfort Colors 1717). Boneyard ‘Sign’ printed via digital heat transfer on the left chest of waterproof zip jacket (AS Colour 5508).

Since the conception of the Boneyard brand back in 2002, Jamie and his team have continued to learn valuable business lessons throughout the years. In the early stages of building their brand,
 

“We used to only buy for one season (summer) and then just try to sell out."


Given that the high season for Boneyards business falls within a short window from June through August, the brand owners have realized that they need to have as much product on hand as possible in order to make a profit.
 

All of our garments used to be more cheaply made and MUCH LESS expensive, and we sold way less of them when this was the case.”

Waterbase Ink print on a garment-dyed heavyweight tee (Comfort Colors 1717). 

Over time, Boneyard reaped the repercussions of this ineffective strategy, with the slow progression of customer growth. 
 

“The most important lesson we’ve learned is QUALITY COUNTS. If you want to make a big leap, you need to invest in yourself."


The first step in doing this was to rethink their overall sales strategy for the Boneyard brand. This shift in mindset led the Boneyard team to start gearing their focus towards improving the quality of their products, by spending more to get them. 
 

“I continue to learn with every batch of garments. If you want to deliver a good product you need to put the time in.” 


For apparel brands, and especially surf apparel, comfort and quality are two extremely valuable characteristics to have.  With these fresh intentions in mind, Threadbird worked with Boneyard to source better, higher-quality garments for them to screen print their designs. In hopes to improve the reputation of their products, Boneyard started investing more to screen print on premium quality garments from brands like AS Colour, Independent Trading Co. and Comfort Colors to screen print on.

(Left & Right) Surf MV Sweatpants’ in black & ‘Surf Club Sweats’ in Ecru, both are printed with plastisol ink on (AS Colour 5921). (Middle) ‘Circle Skull’ tee in violet, printed with a waterbase ink (Comfort Colors 1717).

For someone who is considering starting an apparel brand i.e printing with Threadbird, Jamie advised,
 

“Design and the rest will follow.”

By making this investment to improve the quality of their products, it ultimately enabled Boneyard to
 

“Double the price of our t-shirts and hoodies. Now we are moving nearly 4x the product that we used to (out of the same brick and mortar).”

Customers have taken notice of Boneyard’s efforts to revamp their apparel materials and enhance the overall value of their product offerings. As a result of this, customer demands for their products have continued to increase from their original summer long season to now being year-round.
 

Knowing that we have a baked audience and devout following on the island has given me the courage to try things that I might not have elsewhere.” 

By testing the waters for their market, Boneyard Surf Co. has been able to significantly expand the variety of products they offer, from the initial 2-3 shirts to now selling over 50 unique products in the last few years.
 

“We will always continue to introduce new apparel styles, but it’s also important for us to keep things interesting, by peppering in something unexpected each season (for example, we tried making our own air fresheners).”

(Left) Digital heat transfer print on the sleeve of ‘Sign Rain Jacket’ (AS Colour 5508).
(Right) ‘
Boneyard Tote’ printed in plastisol ink on an X-Large tote (Liberty Bags 8872). 

This past season, the Boneyard crew 
 

“Ordered 4,000 sweatshirts to start the season and took out a storage unit to house stock while making room in the store. I’m happy to say that we were able to sell 98% of our sweatshirts by the first week of September.”

Looking into the future, the Boneyard team is focused on several core goals for their brand moving forward.  
 

“Expansion into another local market with a longer retail season is what we have our sights set on.  I would also like to dip my toe into more cut and sew.”


Along with this, the Boneyard is aiming to grow their e-commerce by 100 percent in this next year. When asked how they hope to achieve these goals, Jamie answered,
 

“Through great partnerships. and continuing to expand and differentiate our offerings.” 

Success is largely rooted in ambition, and Boneyard Surf Co. is willing to take such risks. Threadbird is very excited about all that is to come for the Boneyard brand on this road ahead!
 

Check out the range of rad products from the Boneyard brand by following them on Instagram! @boneyardmv

 

Custom Hat Program

Create a completely custom hat

Our custom hat printing program enables you to reach your full design potential. With our capabilities, you can choose the material, hat style, and even add printed fabrics to your custom hat!

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Choose the Hat Style, Visor, Fabric & Closure
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Welcome to Our Custom Hat Program!

Our custom hat printing program affords you with the creative freedom to design completely unique hats for your brand! Build a hat from the ground up, or customize an existing hat style that you love and make it your own. The hat customization capabilities are endless, from choosing the style & materials, to designing the features & overall look of the hat.

 

Welcome to Custom Hat Program
Custom Hat Popular Styles
Start with Our Popular Styles
View Our 6 Standard Styles to Start
View Styles
Step 7: Underbill Decoration
Or Go Fully Custom
Explore our 7 Step Process
See Our Steps
Step 7: Patches Decoration
Explore Our Decoration
View our Decorations and Go Wild!
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Start With Our Most Popular Styles

Build a custom hat that fits all of your needs! Handpick from one of our original silhouettes, or send us a hat that you love and our production team will match it!

Baseball Cap

6 Panel

Poly/Cotton Twill

Structured

Mid Profile/Crown

Curved Bill

Fitted

Step 1: Baseball Cap

Flat Bill Hat

5 Panel

Poly/Cotton Twill

Structured

High Profile/Crown

Flat Bill

Snapback

Step 1: Flat Bill Hat

Dad Hat

6 Panel

Cotton Twill

Unstructured

Low Profile/Crown

Curved Bill

Fabric Buckle Closure

Step 1: Dad Hat

Foam Trucker

5 Panel

Polyester Foam

Structured

High Profile/Crown

Curved Bill

Snapback

Step 1: Foam Trucker

7 Panel Surfer

7 Panel

Poly/Cotton Twill

Structured

High Profile/Crown

Flat Bill

Snapback

Step 1: 7 Panel Surfer

Camper Hat

5 Panel

100% Polyester

Unstructured

Mid Profile/Crown

Flat Bill

Nylon Closure

Step 1: Camper Hat

Custom Decorations

Create the overall look, feel, and design of your hat. Personalize all its features like the structure, fabric types, colors, and decoration to align with your brand. Choose from one of our popular hat styles, and jump right to Step 6 to start decorating your hat. Or build a completely unique custom hat of your own, by following the steps below!

Fully Custom Step 1

Or construct a completely unique, fully custom hat from the inside out!

Get creative with our unlimited hat design customization options, and bring your branding ideas to life through our 7-step customization process.

Custom Hat: Step 2 Choose # of Panels
Step 1
Select Panels/Material
Go to Step 1
Custom Hat: Step 3 Select Structure
Step 2
Select the Structure
Go to Step 2
Custom Hat: Step 4 Select Crown-Profile
Step 3
Select Crown/Profile
Go to Step 3
Custom Hat: Step 5 Visor Options
Step 4
View Visor Options
Go to Step 4
Custom Hat: Step 6 Select Closure Styles
Step 5
Select Closure Styles
Go to Step 5
Custom Hat: Step 7 Choose Decorations
Step 6
Choose Decorations
Go to Step 6
Custom Hat: Step 8 Choose Finishings
Step 7
Choose Finishings
Go to Step 7
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Step 1

Select Hat Panels & Materials

Panels = pieces of fabric that make up the side and back portion of the hat. With so many hat styles to choose from it's important to consider which hat style & form would be the best for your brand. From one style to another, the different number of panels offers distinct benefits for hat design and material customization. We can source just about any kind of material - so just ask! Or choose from these standard materials to personalize the hat panels:

  •  Cotton Twill
  •  Poly/Cotton Twill 
  •  Wool 
  •  100% Polyester
  •  Foam
Step 1: Select # of Panels and Materials
Step 3: Structured vs Unstructured
Step 2

Pick Hat Structure

The most important feature of your hat is the shape & structure that you choose. The main, front panel of the hat that hugs the head (otherwise known as the ‘crown’) falls into two categories: structured & unstructured.

  • Structured hats have an entirely spherical shape due to a rigid backing behind the two front panels which keeps their form when worn i.e taken off (Ex: Baseball Cap, Snapback, Flat Bill). Given its firm structure, structured hats are ideal for logo visibility & durability (or longevity) - whether it’s patched, embroidered, or screen-printed.
  • Whereas unstructured hats do not have a rigid backing behind the front panel, and so their shape is less-form fitting and firm. Unstructured hats are a great option if you’re looking for a relaxed style with a more flexible fit.
Step 3

Select Profile/Crown

When it comes to design customization, the slope height of a hat's profile (commonly known as the ‘crown’) is an important feature that factors into the outcome of your design. All hat styles come in different shapes & sizes, each suited for different head sizes. So we've broken them down into three profiles:

Step 4: Low Profile
Low Profile/Crown (2-3“)

Low-profile caps have a shorter, more shallow crown that is often paired with a pre-curved visor and sit lower on the head with a relaxed fit.

Step 4: Mid Profile
Mid Profile/Crown (3-4“)

Mid profile hats are a happy medium between low and high profile caps. They have a crown that is not too high or too low, but is slightly taller than low-profile.

Step 4: High Profile
High Profile/Crown (3.5-4”+)

High-profile hats have a taller, extended crown height to them. To support the tall crown, the front panels of these hats are typically more structured.

Step 4

Select Visor Options

Pre-Curved Rounded

Step 5: Precurved Rounded

Pre-Curved Square

Step 5: Precurved Square

Flat Rounded

Step 5: Flat Rounded

Flat Squared

Step 5: Flat Squared
Step 5

Closure Styles

Snapback

   

Step 6: Snapback Closure

Self Fabric Clip

   

Step 6: Self Fabric Clip

Self Fabric Slide

   

Step 6: Self Fabric Slide

Velcro

   

Step 6: Velcro Closure

Fitted

   

Step 6: Fitted

Leather with Clip

   

Step 6: Leather with Clip

Flexfit

   

Step 6: Flexfit

Nylon

   

Step 6: Nylon Closure

Leather Buckle

   

Step 6: Leather Buckle Closure

Additional Options

Got Ideas?

Step 6: Additional Options Available
Step 6

Decorations

Build on your fully custom hat, by adding any these branding features to it.

Embroidery

Custom Hat Embroidery Options

Embroidery

Description
This technique uses a needle & thread to create your designs on your desired location on the hat. Pick the type of embroidery that works best for your artwork and cap! 3D Puff Embroidery will give your hat designs more of a raised look, whereas with Flat embroidery (the most common) the thread is stitched directly onto the fabric, giving it a flat look. Or to incorporate both of these looks into your hat design, mixed embroidery is an excellent way to achieve both a flat and 3D appearance. Embroidery decoration can be an awesome way to add depth and eye-catching branding to your custom hats.


Advantages

  • Longevity: long-lasting quality, sturdy polyester threads. 
  • Detail & Shine: thread creates a nice reflective shine that makes your designs POP.
  • Vivid Colors: highly saturated and vibrant thread colors that won’t fade.

More Options:
Flat/Standard, 3D, 3D+Flat Embroidery, Chainstitch Embroidery, All Over Embroidery

Patches

Custom Hat Patch Options

Patches

Description
This method of decoration involves attaching a patch to a cap by embroidering or heat pressing it onto the hat. Patches afford you with a range of customization options, from the type of patch, size and shape, to its font & colors.


Advantages

  • Flexibility: personalize the type, overall look & style of your patch. 
  • Professional Look: polished, high-end outcome.
  • Texture & Depth: gives dimension to the look & feel of your designs.

More Options:
Embroidered, woven, printed, leather patch, PVC/rubber patch and more!

All Over Print

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All Over Print

Description
As its name suggests, this type of digital printing is when your designs are printed on fabric first, then the hat is constructed (cut & sewn) into the final product. All-over decoration is unique because it allows you to print with many colors anywhere you want on the hat (even under the visor).
Pick a pre-made pattern fabric (camo, checkered) to use, or we can create and add your own!


Advantages

  • Limitless Color: full-color print with no color restrictions or fading. 
  • Scale: print larger designs without limitations on print coverage area
  • Quality Details: sharp lines & ink colors that create realistic prints.

Underbill Print

Custom Hat Underbill Decoration

Underbill Print

Description
Using our all-over method of sublimation printing, we can apply your digital designs onto the top and underbill visor of your hat. We can also create your designs using screen-printing, or cotton digital print. This is a unique way to personalize this visor feature with vivid colors and patterns, and elevate your custom hat.


Advantages

  • Creative Freedom: enhance your branding with design on the visor. 
  • Versatility: every style of hat has a visor that you can customize.
  • Reduces Glare: adding dark color to the underbill works great to reduce any glare from the sun.

More Options:
Custom visor color, screen print, sublimation, or cotton digital print

Screen Printing

Step 7: Screen Printed Decoration

Screen Printing

Description
For this decoration process, we screen print your designs directly onto the surface of the flat hat panels first, and then we cut and sew all of the panels together to build your custom cap. This method allows you to print on several different panels if you’d like!


Advantages

  • Visibility: produces more legible, detailed designs compared to embroidery 
  • Quality Prints: we use high-quality inks to create lasting and durable prints

Heat Transfer

Step 7: Heat Transfer Decoration

Heat Transfer

Description
This decoration technique is when your custom logo or design is printed onto a special paper that heat is then applied to, ultimately resulting in a transfer of the ink from the paper onto the hat. Heat transfer is the best type of decoration to use if you have intricate designs with several colors. 


Advantages

  • Design Outcome: allows you to print high-resolution graphics & complex designs.
  • Eco-friendly: requires less ink chemicals and equipment to produce.

Raised Silicone

Raised Silicone Decoration

Raised Silicone

Description
This method of hat decoration uses durable, high-end raised graphics to create your designs, by applying heat & pressure to a silicone canvas, thus printing the design onto the hat. Then, we polish off your silicone design with a standard matte finish, or we can also do a glossy, two-tone, or even a beveled finish to capture your vision. This type of decorating is ideal when decorating 5 panel hats, or with graphics that have large, dense areas.


Advantages

  • PMS Matched: have a specific color in mind? Send it and we’ll match the silicone to the exact Pantone color of your choice. 
  • Quality Details: captures intricate design details, and creates a tangible, high-end look & feel.
  • Depth: raised silicone that adds depth to your designs to make them stand out.
Step 6

Decorations

Build on your fully custom hat, by adding any these branding features to it.

Embroidery

Custom Hat Embroidery Options

Embroidery

Description
This technique uses a needle & thread to create your designs on your desired location on the hat. Pick the type of embroidery that works best for your artwork and cap! 3D Puff Embroidery will give your hat designs more of a raised look, whereas with Flat embroidery (the most common) the thread is stitched directly onto the fabric, giving it a flat look. Or to incorporate both of these looks into your hat design, mixed embroidery is an excellent way to achieve both a flat and 3D appearance. Embroidery decoration can be an awesome way to add depth and eye-catching branding to your custom hats.


Advantages

  • Longevity: long-lasting quality, sturdy polyester threads. 
  • Detail & Shine: thread creates a nice reflective shine that makes your designs POP.
  • Vivid Colors: highly saturated and vibrant thread colors that won’t fade.

More Options:
Flat/Standard, 3D, 3D+Flat Embroidery, Chainstitch Embroidery, All Over Embroidery

Patches

Custom Hat Patch Options

Patches

Description
This method of decoration involves attaching a patch to a cap by embroidering or heat pressing it onto the hat. Patches afford you with a range of customization options, from the type of patch, size and shape, to its font & colors.


Advantages

  • Flexibility: personalize the type, overall look & style of your patch. 
  • Professional Look: polished, high-end outcome.
  • Texture & Depth: gives dimension to the look & feel of your designs.

More Options:
Embroidered, woven, printed, leather patch, PVC/rubber patch and more!

All Over Print

Product Image Coming Soon

All Over Print

Description
As its name suggests, this type of digital printing is when your designs are printed on fabric first, then the hat is constructed (cut & sewn) into the final product. All-over decoration is unique because it allows you to print with many colors anywhere you want on the hat (even under the visor).
Pick a pre-made pattern fabric (camo, checkered) to use, or we can create and add your own!


Advantages

  • Limitless Color: full-color print with no color restrictions or fading. 
  • Scale: print larger designs without limitations on print coverage area
  • Quality Details: sharp lines & ink colors that create realistic prints.

Underbill Print

Custom Hat Underbill Decoration

Underbill Print

Description
Using our all-over method of sublimation printing, we can apply your digital designs onto the top and underbill visor of your hat. We can also create your designs using screen-printing, or cotton digital print. This is a unique way to personalize this visor feature with vivid colors and patterns, and elevate your custom hat.


Advantages

  • Creative Freedom: enhance your branding with design on the visor. 
  • Versatility: every style of hat has a visor that you can customize.
  • Reduces Glare: adding dark color to the underbill works great to reduce any glare from the sun.

More Options:
Custom visor color, screen print, sublimation, or cotton digital print

Screen Printing

Step 7: Screen Printed Decoration

Screen Printing

Description
For this decoration process, we screen print your designs directly onto the surface of the flat hat panels first, and then we cut and sew all of the panels together to build your custom cap. This method allows you to print on several different panels if you’d like!


Advantages

  • Visibility: produces more legible, detailed designs compared to embroidery 
  • Quality Prints: we use high-quality inks to create lasting and durable prints

Heat Transfer

Step 7: Heat Transfer Decoration

Heat Transfer

Description
This decoration technique is when your custom logo or design is printed onto a special paper that heat is then applied to, ultimately resulting in a transfer of the ink from the paper onto the hat. Heat transfer is the best type of decoration to use if you have intricate designs with several colors. 


Advantages

  • Design Outcome: allows you to print high-resolution graphics & complex designs.
  • Eco-friendly: requires less ink chemicals and equipment to produce.

Raised Silicone

Raised Silicone Decoration

Raised Silicone

Description
This method of hat decoration uses durable, high-end raised graphics to create your designs, by applying heat & pressure to a silicone canvas, thus printing the design onto the hat. Then, we polish off your silicone design with a standard matte finish, or we can also do a glossy, two-tone, or even a beveled finish to capture your vision. This type of decorating is ideal when decorating 5 panel hats, or with graphics that have large, dense areas.


Advantages

  • PMS Matched: have a specific color in mind? Send it and we’ll match the silicone to the exact Pantone color of your choice. 
  • Quality Details: captures intricate design details, and creates a tangible, high-end look & feel.
  • Depth: raised silicone that adds depth to your designs to make them stand out.
Step 7

Finishings

Embellish your custom hat design, from the inside out! Polish it off with these branding finishings:

Step 7: Custom Taping
Custom Taping
Step 8: Inner Woven Label
Inner Woven Label
Custom Hat Step 7: Outer Label (woven and silicone)
Outer Label
Step 8: Custom Button/Eyelet Color
Custom Button/Eyelet Color
Step 7: Metallic Sticker
Metallic Sticker
Step 8: Custom Sweatband Color
Custom Sweatband Color
Step 8: Hang Tag
Hang Tag

Order Our Sample Custom Hat!

Get a look and feel for the quality, construction and decoration of our custom hats by seeing the hat for yourself. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a quick question? Check out our most commonly asked Custom Hat questions below.

What types of custom hats does Threadbird offer?

Threadbird offers snapbacks, dad hats, 5-panels (flat brim hats), beanies, and more—available for embroidery or full custom production.
 

Can I order bulk custom hats with my logo?

Yes! Threadbird offers embroidery for bulk orders, plus fully custom manufacturing if you want a one-of-a-kind hat design.

What’s the difference between stock and custom hats?

Stock hats are pre-made blanks printed with your design; fully custom hats are built from scratch with your specs.

Do I need to supply artwork for custom hats?

You can upload your logo or collaborate with Threadbird’s art team to design something embroidery-ready.

What decoration methods are available for hats?

Embroidery is the most popular, but you can also add woven patches, 3D puff, or printed elements depending on the hat.

Customer Feature: Old Smoke Clothing Co.

When the creators of Old Smoke Clothing Co. first came to us with a unique vision for their apparel brand, Threadbird eagerly accepted the challenge and couldn’t wait to bring their product ideas to life!

Old Smoke Clothing Co. / Customer Feature Highlight

“Many others said no and Threadbird didn’t hesitate to figure out how to make it work.”

- Kurt Rossner
  (Founder of Old Smoke Clothing Co.) 

In their ongoing quest for a reliable screen-printing partner, the Old Smoke creators quickly grew frustrated and felt defeated by the low-quality results with other printers. Cheap shirts did not align with the vision of the brand, so it was time to narrow down their search. 
 

“Truly Threadbird came to us from a google search of ‘highest quality apparel partners.”

You may be asking, who and what is Old Smoke Clothing Co.?


Celebrating the ‘Sport of the Kings,’ the Old Smoke apparel brand culminates the spirit, tradition, and culture of the sport of horseracing. What sets their brand apart is the storytelling within their timeless designs and range of
 

“different products that have a certain synergy to racing."

Within every design that Old Smoke creates, is an intentional tribute to the sport of racing and its rich history. Partners of the brand strive to make products that not only honor the equestrian lifestyle but also reflect their innate passion for the sport. Their hope is for all of their designs to
 

“tell stories we love through apparel that we want to wear.”

Having grown up in an iconic racing town like Saratoga Springs, NY, horse racing is in the blood of locals like Kurt Rossner. Following his college baseball career, Kurt and his former teammate noticed a significant lack of branding within horse racing. This realization sparked an epiphany for the two friends, and thus a need for them to step up to the plate. 

 

“Our inspiration was born with the idea of creating something we wanted and could not find for ourselves, therefore we knew there was a need and an opportunity.”

Like many startups, Kurt Rossner and his business partner initially wanted to pursue a less expensive route to get their brand off the ground. With zero prior experience in the apparel industry under their belts, the Old Smoke partners knew they needed to start simple. 


In offering affordable products such as t-shirts and hats, they could first gauge if their ideas would ultimately work. 

Inspired by the famous founding father of the Saratoga Racetrack, John Morrissey (nicknamed ‘Old Smoke’),
 


"Old Smoke Clothing represents a subtle nod to our roots.”


This name stuck because the founders wanted to enable their brand with the flexibility to eventually transition into new and different types of products. Throughout their journey, the two founders of the brand have maintained all creative control of their design process, collaborating with Threadbird designers to bring their style and concepts to life. 
 

“What first stood out was the quality for sure, but also after 3+ years of working with Threadbird, it is truly the service they provide.”

- Founders of Old Smoke 

With the annual Kentucky Derby, the Old Smoke partners feel inspired to create and sell new custom items for the event each year. By far, Old Smoke brand's most successful products to date have been their custom button-up collection.

Ideally, the brand founders wanted to design high-quality, button-up shirts that horse racing fans could not only wear to derby events but also in everyday life. Kurt and his partner worked closely with our Threadbird team to construct one-of-a-kind button-ups with their original patterns and personalized features. These full-pattern button-ups are all designed with 95% poly and 5% spandex, to create a lightweight, flexible fit.

All of Old Smoke’s button-ups include custom apparel finishings like branded woven labels and custom patch neck tags that you won’t find anywhere else! 

The fan-favorite design from their button-up collection has been this ‘Saddle Cloth’ Button Up shirt, which has even sparked the attention of a famous Sports commentator with his tweet, 
 

    Arguably the greatest shirt ever made.”

In addition, Old Smoke recently created a colorful custom silk tie with this same, fun pattern as a unique accessory item to offer.

As the years have gone by, Old Smoke brand's partnership with Threadbird has continued to blossom in new and different ways with their continuous growth. In retrospect, 
 

“all has been made easier having a partner such as Threadbird. We provide products now that Threadbird helped us with on a custom basis, and has ultimately changed the trajectory of our business.” 

Partnering with Old Smoke Clothing Co. is truly a joy, with the creativity and passion they bring to the design table. Threadbird is thrilled to collaborate with the brand as they continue introducing innovative products to the market.
 

“Mainly, we want to continue to create products our particular industry has not seen. Creativity is what drives us and what we are most proud of.” 


The year 2023 is here, and so are all the cool, new Old Smoke products to come! All of Old Smoke’s merchandise can be found and purchased on their website: oldsmokeclothing.com. Tune in to @oldsmokeclothing to follow their story! 

Leggings

Custom Leggings are Here!

Let’s be honest, leggings are the new “pants”. With this in mind, we were eager to design our own cut & sew leggings. That’s right - we created 3 different silhouettes for you to build off of and/or design your very own custom leggings from waist to toe.

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Top to Bottom Legging Customization
Personalize every aspect of your leggings, from the materials, to flexibility & design decoration.
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Custom Style & Comfort
Yep that’s right. We give you the freedom to design the look, fit and feel of your leggings.
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Product Quality & Sampling
Collaborate with our team to source high-quality fabrics for your custom leggings. To ensure the quality is to your liking, we can sample it for your inspection.
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Help Every Step of the Way
From start to finish, our team guides you through the customization process.
Step 1

Build From One of Our Popular Styles

Standard Leggings

High-Rise Waistband
Hidden Pocket in Front Waistband
No Side Pockets

Step 1 Standard Leggings

Cross Band Leggings

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Hidden Pocket in Front Waistband
No Side Pockets

Step 1 Crossband Leggings

Pocket Leggings

High-Rise Waistband
Hidden Pocket in Front Waistband

Side Pockets

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Mix & Match Styles, or Create Your Own!

Got a brand or style in mind? We can source the materials to match top-notch athletic brands. Or you can build your own custom pair of leggings from scratch, using one of our leggings design templates.

  

Step 2

Choose Your Base Canvas

Choosing the right fabric is important to create the best wearing experience for your leggings. Select the base materials that will give your leggings the look & feel that you want!

Solid Color Leggings
Solid/Standard Material

75% Nylon, 25% Spandex fabric with a lightweight, stretchy feel that allows for maximum printing coverage. Available in variety of colors.

Peached Color Leggings
Sueded Fabric (also known as peached)

80% Polyester, 20% Spandex fabric with a soft, peach-like feel (only available in preset colors)

Sublimated Leggings
Sublimation

We print any design or all-over pattern to the standard fabric (the inside color will be white).

Custom Leggings
Tie-Dye

Choose from one of our pre-dyed swatches or custom-dyed options.

Step 3

Decorations

Embellish your leggings with any of these decoration styles!

 

Screen Printing

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Screen Printing

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We create your designs using plastisol ink with a stretch additive that gives exceptional elasticity to the print on the tights.


Advantages

  • Flexibility: Resilient prints that won’t crack when the legging fabric is stretched. 
  • Vibrancy: Ink is applied thicker than digital printing, so light-colored inks are very visible on darker-colored fabrics.

3D Rubber Transfer

3D Rubber Transfer

3D Rubber Transfer

Description
Your designs are created using highly stretchable, raised silicone rubber that is transferred to the leggings via heat press. 

This is a great eco-friendly way to highlight your branding and give it a unique 3D effect. To give it more or less depth, you can customize the thickness of the silicone rubber.


Advantages

  • Elasticity: Flexible & Soft to the touch feel
  • Printing Freedom: No limitations on fabrics, printing size i.e locations. 
  • Style Choice: Matte, Glossy, Reflective, Clear Options

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Reflective Print

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Your artwork is printed on the leggings using plastisol ink with a 3M ™ reflective powder material for high visibility when light is shone on it and protection.


Advantages

  • Visibility: reflective material that illuminates & enhances the  appearance of the print. 
  • Printing Freedom: No limitations on fabrics, printing size i.e locations.

Raised Silicone

Raised Silicone Decoration

Raised Silicone

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Your designs are made with PVC rubber materials and applied to your leggings via a heat press. Unlike PVC patches, this decoration method does not require any sewing in order to attach the silicone to the leggings fabric.


Advantages

  • Longevity: Long-lasting, wear-resistant without fade.
  • Comfort: Soft and pleasant to the touch.
  • Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic silicone and skin friendly labels.
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Don’t see what you’re looking for?

For more options, get in touch with our team and we can help you source the type of decoration that you want!

Step 4

Add A Final Touch With Finishings!

Polish off your custom leggings with any of our unique finishing options. From heat pressed tags, retail hang tags, and custom packaging with poly bags - you can create the full package with Threadbird!

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& Much More!

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The creative possibilities are limitless! Design and customize your leggings from top to bottom, the way you want.

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Legging Pricing

Contact for a Custom Quote!

Brand Your Customers Today!

Choose from our extensive range of products, inks, and finishing options and develop high-quality products that are perfect for your customers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a quick question? Check out our most commonly asked Custom Leggings questions below.

What fabric is best for custom leggings?

A poly/spandex blend with moisture-wicking properties is ideal for comfort, stretch, and durability.

Can I print my design on full-leg leggings?

Yes—sublimation and silicone transfers allow for all-over and detailed leg prints, even on stretch fabric.

Are Threadbird’s leggings squat-proof?

Yes! They're tested for movement, opacity, and stretch, making them great for fitness and wellness brands.

Can I order leggings in bulk for resale?

Absolutely—bulk discounts are available for wholesale orders for gyms, coaches, and apparel lines.

Can I include branding on the waistband or tags?

Yes. Add printed waistband designs, woven labels, or tagless interior prints for full customization.

Cut & Sew: Custom Defined.

You may have heard the term ‘cut & sew’ and wondered, what does this REALLY mean?! Let's dive in and find out!
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Simply put, ‘cut & sew’ involves cutting pieces of fabric into certain shapes, then sewing them together to create a final product. Threadbird's Cut & Sew program lets you design and construct your very own unique product, like rain jackets or button-up shirts from scratch. You get to choose the style, color & design, and even customize the features of your custom piece such as its zipper color or pockets. And best of all, our Threadbird team will put it all together for you!

Explore the variety of one-of-a-kind products that you can create through Threadbird's Cut & Sew program. From custom leggings, to button-up shirts and just about any product you can dream of!

Cut & Sew vs. standard printing & embroidery?
 

Within our Cut & Sew program, the customization capabilities are endless!  In comparison to our standard screen printing and embroidery, this service affords the customer a higher level of customization freedom and control over the final product. 

 

Whereas with our standard printing and embroidery service, this is when we are simply screen printing or embroidering our customer's designs onto already existing blank apparel or merch. Instead of going the standard route, you can design out of the box and create distinctive products that nobody else has. And this is what makes Threadbird's Cut and Sew program so special!

(Left) Our standard screen-printing on a pre-existing blank t-shirt.
(Right) A cut & sew jersey that we custom designed and constructed with our Threadbird pattern, decorations, and specifications. 

Decorated vs. Custom
 

When it comes to customizing products, we like to make a distinction between our standard printing and embroidery service as a 'decoration' of goods, whereas within our Cut & Sew program, we frequently use the phrase 'custom' in describing an original product design. 


What's the difference?
 

Decorated products aren't made from scratch, but rather existing products that are tailored in design according to the customer's specifications. These products are most often embellished with designs, logos, or text-decoration applied through screen printing, embroidery, or heat transfer. The decoration process allows customers to add their own branding or designs to an existing product (t-shirts, hats, jackets, etc) but the overall design and construction of the product remain the same. 
 

Threadbird defines custom products as products that are designed and constructed from scratch, through the cut-and-sew process. This creation process involves selecting the materials, colors, patterns, designs, shapes, and features of the given custom product. Following this, the fabric pieces are then cut into specific shapes and sewn together to create the final, polished product. 

(Left) We decorated this blank ITC windbreaker by heat pressing our design onto the chest & backside of the jacket, in addition to attaching our branded hem tags to the pocket hem. (Right) We constructed this custom, cut & sew straight-zip rain jacket from scratch using custom materials, an all-over custom pattern, heat press decoration, and some cool features like bungee cord zipper pulls, velcro wrist straps, and a woven label.

What does this process look like (step-by-step)?
 

The exact process is likely to vary slightly from one customer to the next, depending on the specific needs and desires of the person and the product they wish to create. These are the general steps involved in getting started on a product with Threadbird's Cut and Sew program: 
 

  1. Get in touch: The first step is connecting with Threadbird by email, messaging us on our Facebook or Instagram page, or by filling out a quote form about your cut & sew project.

     

  2. ConsultationGiven that quality is our number one priority, every customer is assigned to a personal Customer Account Specialist to work with throughout the cut & sew process. This specialist will have an initial conversation with the customer to discuss their project ideas, needs, and requirements. Following this discussion, our team of experts will then source the necessary fabric materials to create the custom product that aligns with the customer's vision.

     

  3. Visual Design: This process involves specifying all of the visual aspects of the custom product, such as the materials, colors, patterns, designs, shapes, and features that the customer wishes to create. These design specifications will ultimately determine how the fabric pieces are cut and sewn to make the final product. Our Threadbird designers work with the customer's artwork to create a digital tech pack of the cut & sew item. Or if a customer needs some creative inspiration, we also have several design templates to build from! 

This is an example of a Threadbird tech-pack for this custom button up shirt we made. Our designers create these 'tech-packs' which include vector mockups of the product which outline the design specifications, colors, features, seams, and elements to produce the final product.

4. Sampling: After the pattern is created, Threadbird will create a sample of the product for the customer to review and assess to ensure that the custom product aligns with their vision. The customer can request any changes or modifications to the sample if needed. 
 


5. Production: Once the sample and design are both approved, Threadbird will move the customer's product designs into production. From here, the fabric pieces will then be cut to the pattern and sewn together according to the customers product specifications that are outlined in the 'tech-pack' to create the final product.

For this 'Standard Fit' custom button-up, we designed the silhouette to be cut and sewn with cotton & spandex materials to achieve a comfy, flexible fit.

6. Delivery: Upon completion, Threadbird will deliver the awesome, finished custom product to the customer!

Create a full-color, all-over sublimated pattern like we did on this custom button up! Then polish off your custom piece by adding your unique branding flare to it with custom woven label. You can also add cool features like this micro-fiber cloth that we added into the interior seam of this button up to wipe off your glasses!

For those who are bored of creating standard screen-printed or embroidered products, cut & sew is a perfect route to pursue. Cut & sew gives you the creative advantage of having control over the aspect of your custom product design. From ideation, to design customization, sampling, and production, our Threadbird team will guide you through the entire process of bringing your cut & sew product to life!


Visit our Cut & Sew page to learn more about our capabilities for creating your custom products!