★★★★★
"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 Cranston, RI — From Garden City to Knightsville
Decorated apparel for one of Rhode Island's largest cities — from the boutiques of Garden City Center and Chapel View to the medical practices and family restaurants of historic Knightsville.
Real Work Near Cranston
Serving Rhode Island businesses since 1986 — 4.5 stars from 55 Google reviews. Read our reviews on Google →
Construction
Construction & Trades Polos
Professional embroidered polos for construction and design-build teams.
Screen Printing
Neighborhood Business Tee
The kind of screen-printed tee we build for Cranston boutiques and neighborhood small businesses.
★★★★★
"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 Cranston Businesses Choose Us
- ~15-20 minutes from Cranston — 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 Cranston
Short answer: Cranston is about 15–20 minutes from our East Providence shop via I-95 and I-295 — a straightforward drive for pickup or drop-off, with a customer base spanning high-end retail boutiques, medical and dental practices, and family-owned restaurants.
Cranston has a broad business mix: high-end retail and service boutiques around Garden City Center and Chapel View, professional medical and dental practices throughout the city, and family restaurants in neighborhoods like historic Knightsville. The Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce represents that local business community.
What Cranston Businesses Order Most
- High-end retail & service boutiques — polished uniforms and structured caps for shops around Garden City and Chapel View.
- Professional medical & dental practices — clinical scrubs and executive fleece vests. See our medical office apparel guide and dental practice apparel guide.
- Family restaurants — custom aprons and staff tees. See our family restaurant apparel guide.
Screen Printing in Cranston
Short answer: yes — screen printing shows up often in Cranston orders, from neighborhood boutique promo tees to seasonal event and fundraiser shirts for the city's family-run restaurants and small businesses.
Cranston's retail boutiques and family restaurants often need a one-time run that doesn't justify an embroidery setup: a store-anniversary tee, a fundraiser shirt for a local cause, matching staff sweatshirts for the holiday season. 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 call for your fabric or design.
Free Screen Printing Quote
See Your Cranston 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 Cranston 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
Cranston is about 15–20 minutes from our East Providence shop. Free pickup at our Waterman Ave shop is convenient for most local orders, and we ship and deliver seamlessly for anyone who'd rather not make the drive.
Why Cranston 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 | ✓~15-20 minutes from Cranston — 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 Cranston?
Yes — retail boutiques, medical and dental practices, and family restaurants throughout Cranston are regular customers of ours.
How far is Cranston from your shop?
About 15–20 minutes via I-95 and I-295 from our East Providence location.
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 shipping to Cranston is seamless if that's easier.
What's your turnaround time?
Most orders are completed within two weeks of proof approval. Rush availability varies.
Do you do screen printing for Cranston businesses?
Yes — boutique promo tees, restaurant fundraiser shirts, and small-business event apparel are common Cranston screen printing orders.
What's the minimum order for screen printing in Cranston?
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.
Need Uniforms in the Next Two Weeks?
Tell us what you need and we'll confirm whether we can hit your deadline — logo optional.
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