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Custom tag printing lets you replace manufacturer labels with your brand, adding that retail-ready finish your shirts deserve. At Real Thread, we keep it comfortable with soft inks that are unnoticeable to the touch—no itch, no irritation. Whether it’s your logo, care instructions, or a unique design, we’ll print it cleanly and professionally. Whether the manufacturer tags are sewn-in or tearaway labels, we'll handle the removal (added fee and turnaround for woven labels.) Minimums start at 20 pieces, so it’s easy to take your apparel from basic to branded.

Reinforce your brand by having custom-printed tags printed on your shirts. This template will give you an idea of how your tag design will look inside the neck of the shirt!

Custom Tag Printing at Real Thread

Want to make your tees stand out? Hem tags are the ultimate finishing touch. Typically around 1” by 1” and placed on the left hip or sleeve, they add a sleek, professional look to your apparel. Keep it bold—big text and clean designs always win (trust us, simplicity shines). Hem tags do more than look good—they elevate your brand, boost its value, and make your gear undeniably yours. It’s a small detail with a big impact, helping you tell your story in style.

Pick from a variety of fold styles to create hem tags that perfectly suit your brand’s vibe. Woven tags are another stylish and popular option for t-shirt labeling, offering a polished, professional touch that’s sure to make your apparel stand out.

Custom Hem Tag at Real Thread

Give your customers that “wow” moment with apparel folded to perfection and ready to go. Whether you provide your own custom polybag or keep it simple with our clear polybags, it’s the kind of detail that makes a huge difference and takes your brand to retail-ready status—effortlessly.

We're proud to offer professional folding and polybagging services to ensure your custom apparel makes a lasting impression from the moment it's delivered.

Storing and shipping your goods has never been easier than with Real Thread’s fulfillment services. With customizable plans for businesses, retailers, eCommerce, events, and more, there’s truly an option for everyone. 

Folding and polybagging will be particularly beneficial if you’re selling your shirts directly to customers online or handing them out at trade shows and conferences.

Please outline all fonts before submitting. This ensures your text displays correctly even if we don't have the fonts installed.

If you're submitting Photoshop files (PSD), please ensure all text layers are rasterized for consistency.

Submit PNG files with transparent backgrounds for versatile use in various placements.

While we do accept JPEG files they don't support transparent backgrounds. If your artwork has a solid background, it will need to be manually removed, which could affect the overall quality of the design.

For the best results, we recommend submitting files in one of the preferred formats (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, PSD, or PNG with transparency). This helps us maintain the integrity of your design without additional edits.

Ready to submit your order but not sure how it all works? No worries, we're here to help break it all down for you.

Pick your garment, upload your artwork, and enter your quantities per size.

Select any add-on services, like hem tags or folding and polybagging.

Submit your order, and we'll get working on your mockups (psst, don't worry. You'll still have time to make changes.)

You'll receive an email with your mockup, and your Account Manager will reach out to make sure everything is just right.

Submit any revisions to your mockup (artwork placement, ink colors, etc.), adjust your quantities as needed, and make sure all of the details are ready to go.

Sit back, relax, and get pumped about some quality custom goods headed your way soon.

Get answers to your top questions about custom apparel printing with Real Thread! Learn about pricing, production times, design options, and more. We use eco-friendly water-based inks and offer a variety of add-on services.

5 Most Common Questions

While our standard turnaround time is ten days, we offer a few options to get your shirts more quickly.

Next, we have our 5-day "Rush" service. You can browse the available products for that here.

We offer our "Lightning" service, which delivers in two days. A select number of products are available for Lightning, which you can see here.

Finally, we offer a "pick-your-own" delivery date option. With this method, you can choose any delivery date with a simple 10% rush fee applied per day. You'll find this option on the approval page you'll receive when we send you your mockup for final approval.

Standard Embroidery uses basic thread/yarn and the final result lays nearly flat on your chosen garment. It’s our most commonly used option and is probably what comes to mind first when you think of embroidery. 

Metallic embroidery is unique in that the thread actually consists of a rubber core wrapped in metallic thread. Best used as an accent element in your design rather than the main feature.

Puff embroidery is where things start to get interesting. Puff uses a thick, foam-like material that is then stitched over, resulting in designs that pop off the garment and create a 3D effect.

A water-based ink that literally dyes the fabric of your T-shirt. Depending on the shirt fabric, SuperSoft could result in a more vintage-looking print, but it should always be extraordinarily soft.

A water-based ink that dyes the fabric of your t-shirt. Depending on the shirt fabric, SuperSoft could result in a more vintage-looking print, but it should always be extraordinarily soft.

Our Bold ink is a high-opacity water-based ink that creates a slightly thicker print than SuperSoft. While it has a bit of a feel to it, the results are an exceptionally vibrant print across all fabric colors and blends.

Made for showing off your brand in a whole new way. ‍Looking to add texture to your custom apparel game? Real Thread offers custom embroidery services for custom t-shirts, hats, tote bags, and beyond in three unique styles.

Standard embroidery uses basic thread/yarn; the final result is nearly flat on your chosen garment. It’s our most commonly used option and is probably what comes to mind first when you think of embroidery. 

We break down our three main ink styles for custom printing: Super Soft, Bold, and Vintage.

Depending on the print result you’re going for, one may serve your needs better than the other—but you can rest assured that all three will give you a lasting print that will be soft to the touch and won’t crack or peel.

Learn about our core embroidery offerings! From hats to hoodies, explore different styles like standard, puff, and shaded embroidery. We'll discuss best practices for different garments & how to elevate your designs.

A water-based ink that literally dyes the fabric of your t-shirt.

SuperSoft is the right choice for you when you want a lightweight print that is incredibly soft and pliable. The print will last a long time and won’t flake or crack over time. The clarity of details in the print will be phenomenal, though colors won’t be quite as intense as Bold printing.

This decorative type of ink literally soaks into the shirt fabric instead of sitting on top of it.

Since the ink actually re-dyes the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, you won’t feel the print on the shirt at all after a single wash.

Vibrancy is slightly reduced by the ink settling into the fibers of the shirt, picking up fabric textures. 

Colors will be close to the selected Pantone color, but not exact due to the natural blending of ink and fabric.

You can print SuperSoft ink on any fabric type, including dark shirts. However, keep in mind that colors won’t be quite as punchy as our Bold ink and the colors can vary from one fabric to another. Softer feel, less color consistency across fabrics.

The lack of the "underbase" in the printing process means designs retain greater detail and definition.

Our Bold ink is a high-opacity water-based ink that creates a slightly thicker print than SuperSoft. 

Bold ink is the best option when you want incredibly vibrant colors that seem to jump off the shirt. However, it is slightly heavier and thicker in feel than SuperSoft and won’t be quite as pliable. It works on any fabric blend though, meaning your results will be consistent, right down the Pantone you’ve selected for your design.

This heavier, more durable water-based ink sits on top of the shirt for exceptional vibrancy, but still doesn't crack or fade.

Since the ink isn’t fully absorbed into the fabric, your print will have a little bit of a feel to it. Still smooth, not scratchy.

Exceptional brightness and vibrancy, providing a burst of vibrant color on any shirt type or color.

Pantone color matching is accurate and consistent.

You can print Bold ink on just about any fabric blend and have it look exceptional and consistent across the blends. Pick the shirt you like best and get started.

Based on the printing process, and the need for the "underbase" layer, some of the finer details may not be quite as sharp.

Print Styles at Real Thread

Embroidery at Real Thread

Super soft, stylish custom printed t-shirts that will elevate your brand. Lightning-fast delivery. Money-back guarantee. Low minimums. Request samples today!

Real Thread: Soft & Stylish Custom T Shirt Printing

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