★★★★★
"Wonderful! Matt and his team were great with the details. Our company merchandise turned out beautifully!"
Christine Capozzi
East Providence, RI
Rhode Island's Decorated Apparel Shop · Since 1986
Custom Embroidery & Apparel in Bristol, RI — Bristol Harbor to the Fourth of July
Decorated apparel for the yacht clubs and boatyards along Bristol Harbor, Roger Williams University, and the businesses that outfit staff and volunteers for Bristol's famous Fourth of July celebration every summer.
Real Work Near Bristol
Serving Rhode Island businesses since 1986 — 4.5 stars from 55 Google reviews. Read our reviews on Google →
Marine Services
Marine Crew Apparel
The kind of embroidered gear we build for marina and marine-services crews around Bristol Harbor.
Screen Printing
Waterfront Event Hoodie
The kind of screen-printed hoodie we build for Bristol's yacht clubs, waterfront events, and Fourth of July season.
★★★★★
"The embroidery work was pristine, the turnaround was quick. We order for our whole crew and they never miss."
Zach Tyler
West Warwick, RI
★★★★★
"Quality products, awesome pricing. Our team has ordered three times and will keep coming back."
Royal Master Carpet
Warwick, RI
Why Bristol Businesses Choose Us
- ~20–25 minutes from Bristol — a straightforward drive to our East Providence shop.
- Pickup or shipping — free pickup at our Waterman Ave shop, or we ship and deliver across Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.
- The same team since 1986 — four decades decorating apparel for Rhode Island businesses, not a call center.
- We answer the phone — call 401-434-9224 and talk to a real person, not a chatbot.
- Your logo stays on file — forever — reorder any time without paying to digitize your logo again.
- Easy reorders — need one more hire outfitted? It's a quick reorder, not a new project.
Serving Bristol
Short answer: Bristol is about 20–25 minutes from our East Providence shop via Route 114 through Warren — close enough for easy pickup, with a customer base centered on yacht clubs and marinas, Roger Williams University, and the businesses that gear up every year for the Fourth of July.
Bristol's working waterfront runs from the Bristol Yacht Club and the Herreshoff Marine Museum — built on a yacht-building legacy that produced multiple America's Cup winners — down through the boatyards and marinas along Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Roger Williams University adds a steady campus population, and the town is home to the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the country, a parade and festival that keeps local shops, nonprofits, and event organizers ordering matching apparel every spring. Bristol falls within the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, the same business community we already work with in neighboring Barrington and Warren.
What Bristol Businesses Order Most
- Yacht clubs & marinas — burgee-precise embroidery on uniform polos and premium caps for members and dockside crews. See our yacht club uniform guide and marina staff apparel guide.
- Fourth of July parade & event apparel — matching tees and volunteer shirts for the parade committee, local nonprofits, and businesses marching or sponsoring each summer. See our community organization apparel guide.
- Roger Williams University-area businesses — apparel for the shops, restaurants, and organizations that serve the campus community.
Screen Printing in Bristol
Short answer: Yes — screen printing is a natural fit for Bristol's Fourth of July season tees, yacht club regatta apparel, and Roger Williams University-area shops and events.
Between the parade committee's annual tee run, yacht clubs printing regatta-week merchandise, and the university-area shops and student groups nearby, Bristol keeps our screen printing line busy every spring and summer. It's most at home on t-shirts and sweatshirts, and works well on certain cotton and cotton-blend polos — not every garment in the catalog, and we'll say so upfront if embroidery is actually the better fit for your fabric or design.
Free Screen Printing Quote
See Your Bristol Screen Printing Price Today
Upload your logo or design and we'll send back real pricing — most quotes go out the same business day.
- 24-piece minimum
- Free local pickup
- ~2-week turnaround
How Ordering Works
Three steps. Two weeks. Done.
1
Tell Us What You Need
Upload your logo and tell us your garment types and rough headcount.
2
We Recommend & Quote
We'll recommend the right garments and decoration method for your team and send a straight quote — no guesswork required.
3
Approve & Receive
Approve your proof and we get to work — two weeks or less. Pick up at our East Providence shop or we ship anywhere in New England.
What It Typically Costs
Short answer: most Bristol businesses land in these ranges — exact pricing depends on garment, colors, and quantity.
- Embroidered polos (left-chest logo) — typically around $17 per piece.
- Screen-printed tees (one-color print) — starting around $9.20 per piece.
- Embroidered caps & beanies — typically around $17 per piece.
Prices shift with garment choice, ink or thread colors, and order size — larger orders typically bring the per-piece price down. Upload your logo for a same-day estimate →
Pickup & Delivery
Bristol is a straightforward drive from our East Providence shop via Route 114 through Warren, so free local pickup at our Waterman Ave shop is easy for most Bristol customers. We also ship and deliver anywhere in New England for orders that are easier brought right to your door.
Why Bristol Companies Choose East Coast Instead of Online Decorators
How we compare to national, online-only printers.
SWIPE TABLE TO COMPARE →| Feature | East Coast Embroidery | National Online Printers |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup & Turnaround | ✓~20–25 minutes from Bristol — free local pickup or fast shipping. | ✕Ships from out of state. No pickup option. |
| Setup & Reorders | ✓Logo kept on file. $0 setup on repeat orders. | ✕Pay setup fees every single time. |
| Quality Control | ✓Physical stitch sample on test fabric before production. | ✕Digital mockups only. Cross your fingers. |
| Customer Support | ✓Dedicated local rep. Call or walk into our shop. | ✕Automated chatbots and outsourced call centers. |
| Garment Flexibility | ✓Bring your own blanks or use our catalog. | ✕Must buy their inventory. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses in Bristol?
Yes — yacht clubs, marinas, Fourth of July event organizers, and Roger Williams University-area businesses throughout Bristol are regular customers of ours.
How far is Bristol from your shop?
About 20–25 minutes via Route 114 through Warren.
What's the minimum order?
6 pieces for custom embroidery — other decoration methods (screen printing, heat press, laser etching) have different minimums, so just tell us which method you want and we'll confirm.
Do you offer shipping, or is pickup required?
Both — pickup at our Waterman Ave shop is free, and we ship or deliver if that's easier for you.
What's your turnaround time?
Most orders are completed within two weeks of proof approval. Rush availability varies.
Do you do screen printing for Bristol businesses?
Yes — Fourth of July parade-season tees, regatta apparel for yacht clubs, and university-area shop and event merchandise are common Bristol screen printing orders.
What's the minimum order for screen printing in Bristol?
24 pieces per design, the same minimum we run everywhere we serve. See our full breakdown of why, and what to order instead for a smaller run.