★★★★★
"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 Providence, RI — Serving Downtown & College Hill
Just across the Henderson Bridge from our East Providence shop — decorated apparel for Providence's downtown business district, Federal Hill, Thayer Street, and the campuses of Brown and RISD.
Real Work Near Providence
Serving Rhode Island businesses since 1986 — 4.5 stars from 55 Google reviews. Read our reviews on Google →
Corporate
Corporate Team Outerwear
The kind of embroidered outerwear we build for corporate and office teams across Rhode Island.
Screen Printing
Restaurant Event Tee
The kind of screen printed event run we build for Federal Hill and Thayer Street restaurants.
★★★★★
"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 Providence Businesses Choose Us
- ~10 minutes from Providence — 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 Providence
Short answer: Providence is just 5 to 10 minutes from our East Providence shop across the Henderson Bridge or via I-195 — close enough for easy pickup, with a customer base spanning Federal Hill's restaurant scene, hospital and university administration, and a growing base of creative and tech startups.
As Rhode Island's capital and largest city, Providence's economy runs on fine dining and culinary businesses concentrated on Federal Hill and Thayer Street, healthcare and university administration around Brown University and RISD, and a growing cluster of creative and tech startups downtown. The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce represents that busy commercial base, and we produce apparel across the full range of it.
What Providence Businesses Order Most
- Fine dining & culinary — embroidered chef coats and custom bistro aprons for Federal Hill and Thayer Street restaurants. See our fine dining apparel guide.
- Higher education & healthcare administration — clinical jackets and professional team wear for university and hospital staff. See our campus apparel guide and hospital staff apparel guide.
- Creative & tech startups — modern, retail-quality hoodies and dad hats for downtown teams.
Screen Printing in Providence
Short answer: yes — screen printing is one of our most common Providence orders, especially event tees and sweatshirts for Federal Hill and Thayer Street restaurants, Brown and RISD student groups, and downtown offices running a one-off event or fundraiser.
Screen printing tends to fit the Providence orders embroidery doesn't: a one-time restaurant week promo tee, a bold graphic for a student org fundraiser, a 50-piece run of matching shirts for a downtown 5K or block party. 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 your design or fabric choice is a better fit for embroidery instead.
Free Screen Printing Quote
See Your Providence 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 Providence 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
Providence is just 5 to 10 minutes from our East Providence shop, so free local pickup is easy for most orders. We also ship and deliver seamlessly for larger corporate, hospital, and campus programs.
Why Providence 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 | ✓~10 minutes from Providence — 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 Providence?
Yes — restaurants on Federal Hill and Thayer Street, university and hospital administration, and downtown startups throughout Providence are regular customers of ours.
How far is Providence from your shop?
Just 5 to 10 minutes across the Henderson Bridge or via I-195 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 or delivery to Providence is seamless for larger orders.
What's your turnaround time?
Most orders are completed within two weeks of proof approval. Rush availability varies.
Do you do screen printing for Providence businesses?
Yes — event tees and sweatshirts for Federal Hill restaurants, Brown and RISD student groups, and downtown offices are some of our most common Providence screen printing orders. 24-piece minimum per design.
What's the minimum order for screen printing in Providence?
24 pieces per design, same as everywhere we serve — driven by the cost of burning a screen per ink color, not a Providence-specific rule. See our screen printing minimums guide for what to order instead if your run is smaller.
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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