screen printing in polk city & des moines.
The most cost-effective choice for larger quantities. Vibrant, durable prints that hold up to years of washing and everyday wear.
built for bulk. built to last.
Screen printing pushes ink directly through a mesh screen onto the garment, one color at a time. It's the workhorse of custom apparel: bold color, unbeatable durability, and per-piece pricing that gets better as your order grows. Team shirts, staff tees, event merch, spirit wear. If you need a lot of great-looking shirts, this is usually the cleanest route.
minimums by color count.
| colors in your design | minimum quantity |
|---|---|
| 1 to 3 colors | 12 pieces |
| 4 to 6 colors | 24 pieces |
| 7 to 10 colors | 48 pieces |
Under the minimum? We can still help. Orders below minimum carry a $30 per-screen charge, or our fusion methods may fit small runs better. We'll point you the right way.
how it works.
art.
Send your logo or idea. Vector files are ideal; our in-house art department can clean up or recreate anything else.
proof.
You approve a quote and a digital proof before anything prints. No surprises.
screens.
We burn one screen per color and dial in registration and ink.
print.
Your order runs on the press, color by color, then cures for maximum durability.
quality check.
Every order is inspected, counted, and folded before pickup or shipping.
Who's it for? Schools and spirit wear, corporate and staff tees, event and fundraiser merch (see Shirts for Scholarships), and teams of every kind. Pair it with an online team store and let everyone order their own size.
the work.
the shop.
Two automatic presses, an 11-head and a 7-head, carry the big runs. On a one-color job we've run 450 shirts in an hour. A 4-color manual press handles short runs and specialty work, and a mobile press goes to your event and prints on site. Designs run up to 10 colors. Screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, and sublimation are all decorated in-house in Polk City; promo products are sourced through our supplier partners.
screen printing for the des moines metro.
We're in Polk City, just north of Des Moines, and we've printed for the metro since 1987. Most of our orders come from Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Grimes, Waukee, Clive, and Altoona. Pick up at the shop, have it shipped, or ask about local delivery in the metro (generally for a fee).
Through Iowa On Demand we run year-round spirit wear stores for 11 area schools, including Ankeny, Johnston, Saydel, and Dallas Center-Grimes. Local customers like the Waukee Community Schools Foundation order from us again and again, and we hold a 4.9-star rating across 328 Google reviews.
the details.
Standard turnaround is 8 to 10 business days after art approval (up to 12 in peak season). We print on Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Carhartt, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and more. Pantone color matching available. Every job gets a quote approval and a proof approval before anything prints.
Minimums, turnaround, and pricing details current as of September 2026.
common questions.
How much does screen printing cost?
Every job is unique and quoted as such, based on quantity, number of colors and locations, and garment choice. Quotes are usually back within 24 hours. Bulk orders get better per-piece pricing.
What is the minimum order for screen printing?
12 pieces for designs with 1 to 3 colors, 24 pieces for 4 to 6 colors, and 48 pieces for 7 to 10 colors. Below-minimum orders carry a $30 per-screen charge.
How fast can I get my order?
Standard turnaround is 8 to 10 business days after art approval, up to 12 in peak season. Rush orders are available: same day if we have the item in stock, generally next day if we need to order it.
Do you screen print for customers in Des Moines?
Yes. We're in Polk City, just north of Des Moines, and serve the whole metro: Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Grimes, Waukee, Clive, Altoona, and beyond. Pick up at the shop, ship it, or ask about local delivery (generally for a fee).
How many colors can you screen print?
Up to 10 colors per design. We run two automatic presses (11-head and 7-head), a 4-color manual press for short runs, and a mobile press for live events.
Can you print my existing logo?
Yes. Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) are preferred and high-res PNGs are accepted. Our in-house art department can also clean up or recreate artwork at $100 per hour, with the first 30 minutes free on most orders.
ready when you are.
Tell us what you're thinking. Quotes are usually back within 24 hours.