★★★★★
"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 Portsmouth, RI — Aquidneck Island's Marine & Farm Country
Decorated apparel for the marinas, agricultural operations, and schools of Aquidneck Island — from Portsmouth Abbey to the Sakonnet River waterfront.
Real Work Near Portsmouth
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 across Rhode Island.
Screen Printing
Island Community Event Tee
The kind of screen-printed tee we build for Portsmouth farm stands and Aquidneck Island community events.
★★★★★
"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 Portsmouth Businesses Choose Us
- ~35 minutes from Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth
Short answer: Portsmouth is about 35 minutes from our East Providence shop via Route 24 — an unusually varied Aquidneck Island community where marine service and yacht charter businesses, agricultural and marine trades, and private schools all need different kinds of branded apparel.
Portsmouth's economy doesn't fit one mold: it's home to marinas along the Sakonnet River and Narragansett Bay, working agricultural operations, and respected private schools like Portsmouth Abbey. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Newport County Chamber of Commerce) represents businesses across Aquidneck Island, including Portsmouth. We decorate apparel across that whole range, from saltwater-resistant outerwear to school uniform polos.
What Portsmouth Businesses Order Most
- Marine service & yacht charters — premium saltwater-resistant outerwear. See our marine service apparel guide and yacht charter apparel guide.
- Agricultural & marine trades — durable outerwear built for daily outdoor and waterfront work.
- Private school uniform apparel — custom blazers and performance polos for school programs.
Screen Printing in Portsmouth
Short answer: yes — screen printing is a common order for Portsmouth's Aquidneck Island community, from farm-stand and agricultural event tees to marine-crew apparel and community event shirts.
Portsmouth's mix of farms, marinas, and community events on Aquidneck Island generates exactly the kind of one-off run screen printing handles best — a farm-stand season tee, a marine crew's matching sweatshirts, an island festival shirt. 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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
Portsmouth is a longer drive from our East Providence shop given the trip across to Aquidneck Island, so most Portsmouth orders ship straight to your door rather than get picked up. Free pickup at our Waterman Ave shop is always available too.
Why Portsmouth 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 | ✓~35 minutes from Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth?
Yes — marine service and yacht charter businesses, agricultural and marine trades, and schools throughout Portsmouth are regular customers of ours.
How far is Portsmouth from your shop?
About 35 minutes from our East Providence location via Route 24.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth businesses?
Yes — farm-stand and agricultural event tees, marine crew apparel, and island community event shirts are common Portsmouth screen printing orders.
What's the minimum order for screen printing in Portsmouth?
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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