Screen Print & Embroidery Services — Custom Designs

Screen printing is typically best for larger runs, bold artwork, and bright designs on items like t-shirts, hoodies, and lightweight apparel. Embroidery is ideal for a premium, textured look on polos, hats, jackets, uniforms, and corporate wear. Merlin Embroidery can review your garment type, logo detail, quantity, and budget to recommend the right method.

Many custom apparel orders are completed in 5-10 days, which is faster than the 2-3 week timelines often seen with competitors. Same-day embroidery and screen printing may be available depending on the item, artwork readiness, quantity, and production schedule. For urgent projects, after-hours pickup arrangements may also be available.

Logo embroidery typically starts around $8-$15 per item for stitching, with lower per-item pricing available on bulk orders. Screen printing pricing depends on quantity, garment type, number of ink colors, and artwork complexity. Merlin Embroidery is positioned to be 20-25% more affordable than competitors while providing transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Yes. Merlin Embroidery offers free design mock-ups, free design optimization, and consultation for customers who need creative input. The team can help refine logo sizing, orientation, colors, and placement so your design looks professional on shirts, hats, uniforms, jackets, or promotional products while staying consistent with your brand guidelines.

Merlin Embroidery customizes a wide range of apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, polos, button-downs, hats, caps, hoodies, jackets, outerwear, scrubs, safety wear, aprons, towels, bags, baby blankets, and promotional items. The team works with leading apparel brands such as Nike, Adidas, Hanes, Gildan, Columbia, New Era, Yupoong, and Flexfit.

Yes. Merlin Embroidery handles both small and large orders, with production processes built for quantities from 12 to 12,000 garments. Bulk discounts are available, and the company’s high-speed computerized embroidery machines and M&R automatic press help maintain consistent quality across larger runs for businesses, schools, teams, clubs, and events.

Embroidery is designed for durability because the design is stitched directly into the fabric rather than printed on the surface. Merlin Embroidery’s work is built to withstand frequent washing and daily wear without fading or fraying, with 50+ wash durability noted among its service benefits for many custom apparel applications.

Merlin Embroidery is based in La Mesa and serves customers across San Diego, La Mesa, and Los Angeles. Services are available six days a week for quotes and consultation, with standard hours listed Monday through Friday from 6AM-2PM. Customers can request guidance on order timing, pickup options, and local project needs.