5 Best Screen Printers in Calgary for Staff Uniforms and Band Merch
I once ordered fifty custom crewnecks for a charity run and watched the chest logos peel off after a single spin in the washing machine. Handing flaking shirts to paying sponsors is an awkward lesson in cheap ink.
If you need staff uniforms or band merch that survives laundry day, you have to vet your shop carefully. That’s why I compared Calgary screen printers on turnaround times, minimum orders and in-house setups.
Here are the best screen printers in Calgary, and who each one suits best.
How much does custom screen printing cost in Calgary?
Custom screen printing in Calgary costs from $12.70 to $17.95 CAD per shirt for a 100-shirt run, from $18.14 to $26.95+ CAD per shirt for small orders of 1 to 11 units, and a package of 12 basic tees starts around $250 CAD.
| Option | Typical price |
| Small orders (1 to 11 units, direct-to-film (DTF) or digital transfer) | $18.14–$26.95+ CAD per shirt |
| Medium orders (12 to 19 units, per colour or location) | $6.50–$12.00 CAD |
| Medium orders (25 to 49 units, per location) | Toward $4.63 CAD |
| Complete package (12 basic tees with small front print) | Around $250 CAD |
| Complete package (24 basic tees with small front print) | Around $495 CAD |
| Bulk orders (50 to 99 units, per location) | $3.37 CAD |
| Bulk orders (100+ units, per location) | $2.40–$2.63 CAD or lower |
| Bulk orders (100+ units, total per-shirt cost) | $12.70–$17.95 CAD |
1. Coyote T-Shirts & More
Website: https://www.coyotetshirts.ca/
Address: 6045 Centre St S
Contact: (403) 402-9052
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Testing a single prototype shirt before a bulk run usually forces you to deal with two separate shops.
Coyote T-Shirts & More avoids that by keeping screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, direct-to-garment (DTG) and heat transfer printing in-house. That lets you scale from one sample to fifty event tees under one roof.
Their screen printing shines on bold logos for runs of 25 pieces or more, where they cut a separate screen per colour and cure the ink for wash durability.
For artwork, they ask for vector files in AI (Adobe Illustrator), PDF or SVG (scalable vector graphics) format, plus a Pantone colour list.
If you’re short on time, they also offer a rush option with a five- to seven-day turnaround.
On top of that, they offer local pickup and Canada-wide shipping. Saturday pickup hours also suit event organisers.
However, they cut off walk-in order placements and consults at 4:30 PM on weekdays and 2:30 PM on Saturdays.
I will definitely be using the services from Coyote T-Shirts again.
Incredibly helpful in clarifying and accommodating. Yana was very quick to reply as well with questions I had. Prices in my opinion were quite reasonable and I had a smaller order which typically for printing is on the expensive side, but these were well respectable for costs. My product utilized Screen Printing and the quality has been excellent and thus far has been durable. I will definitely be using the services from Coyote T-Shirts again.
Keaton Markic | Google Review
I look forward to ordering more in the future.
Our school ordered hundreds of T-shirts and some hoodies to be screen printed by Coyote T shirts. We are really happy we chose them to do the work for us. The sales representative I spoke with on the phone was very good at helping me through the order process. Our order arrived a few days earlier than promised and all of the product turned out exactly as we hoped. I’ve washed my shirt multiple times since my purchase in the spring and it has held up very well. I look forward to ordering more in the future.
Brandy Legacy | Google Review
2. AllRush Print & Apparel
Website: https://allrush.ca/
Address: 2220 32 Ave NE, Bay 1
Contact: (403) 216-5464
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Discovering a typo or a crooked chest logo after a hundred staff shirts come off the press is every marketing manager’s nightmare.
AllRush Print & Apparel in northeast Calgary heads that off, since the team sends a digital proof for every custom and repeat order so you can check text and colours before printing starts.
If you lost your original vector file years ago, their in-house designers can rebuild it or refresh an outdated graphic from scratch.
When I spoke to their staff about mixing a big batch of fundraiser tees with a few full-colour hoodies, they explained how they pair bulk screen printing with direct-to-film (DTF) or heat press to keep costs sensible.
They also run digital and offset printing in-house, so you can sort out promotional banners alongside your uniforms.
That said, they close on weekends and weekday hours end at 5:00 PM.
The quality is incredible and the service is exceptional.
I recently needed to make an order of custom screen printed t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodies, and other merchandise. Ankit took care of me and Jacob (the screen printing specialist) dialed in exactly what we wanted. I’m talking down to the fraction of an inch adjustments and changes with no problem. Everything turned out fabulous. The quality is incredible and the service is exceptional. I’ll happily keep working with All Rush!
Brady Fullerton | Google Review
We will definitely be ordering again!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience ordering team uniforms from AllRush! From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. Specially thanks to Teo. He was incredibly patient while we finalized our design and made sure every little detail was exactly how we envisioned it. We will definitely be ordering again!
Fan Mo | Google Review
3. Calgary Silk Screen Inc
Website: https://www.calgarysilkscreen.com/
Address: 3715D Edmonton Trail NE
Contact: (403) 295-8940 | Sales: (403) 295-8942
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Launching an independent clothing line takes more than a cool graphic, especially when you want custom tags and retail-ready finishes.
Calgary Silk Screen covers all of it, from sourcing blank garments to labelling, tagging and shipping.
They’ve operated since 1983 out of a nearly 10,000-square-foot facility and serve over 2,300 clients. Compared with smaller T-shirt printing services, their industrial setup gives you serious capacity for big runs.
I like that instead of relying on glues or adhesives, their high-temperature curing bonds the ink into the weave.
They also print metallic, fluorescent, sparkle and UV-reactive (ultraviolet-reactive) finishes that help band merch stand out at a crowded table.
That said, artwork with more than eight colours needs a special inquiry before they can quote your job. Big volume runs also take an extended schedule.
By far the best silk-screening company around.
We have been going through Calgary Silk screeners for several years now and they are always very helpful when we have questions! All of the employees really do care and are great with communication and getting things done on time… even accommodating last second orders and making sure the product is ready to go. By far the best silk-screening company around.
Camps | Google Review
I have no hesitation in recommending this outfit.
Ordered some t-shirts and sweatshirts from these guys. Outstanding service and an outstanding product. The silkscreened logo is solid and the t-shirts and sweatshirts were of the highest quality. I have no hesitation in recommending this outfit.
Robert Eno | Google Review
4. Alberta T-Shirt Supply
Website: https://www.abshirt.com/
Address: 424 35 Ave NE
Contact: (403) 276-1586
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Unpacking six boxes of loose hoodies and folding them by hand before a tournament or merch drop eats up your whole evening.
Alberta T-Shirt Supply takes that chore off your plate with individual folding and poly-bagging, which keeps shirts clean and ready to hand to clients.
A band manager I know used their bagging service for a tour run, and having every size neatly wrapped saved his crew hours at the venue table.
They keep all screen printing and embroidery in-house, covering corporate wear, sports uniforms and event hoodies. They also offer Pantone colour matching and an in-house artist for custom designs.
Their standard production takes about 10 business days after you approve the artwork, and rush service is available when your deadline is tight.
Keep in mind that one shop floor handles both embroidery and screen printing, so your order can compete for production slots during busy corporate uniform seasons. They also shut on weekends.
They are a great company to deal with
Alberta T-Shirt is fantastic! They always have great customer service. I have ordered our company t-shirts from Alberta T-Shirt for many years now. I have always been happy with the product and the service. They are a great company to deal with; always accommodating, great products to choose from and at a very competitive price.
Eva Skibinski | Google Review
5. Garment Express
Website: https://www.garmentexpress.ca/
Address: Bay 12, 3300 14 Ave NE
Contact: (403) 387-0211
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Waiting three days just to hear what two dozen company hoodies will cost slows down your whole project. Garment Express skips that wait, unlike many traditional printing companies in Calgary.
You pick your blank online, upload a logo and see your price right away. And you don’t pay a cent until their team approves the order.
They’ve operated since 2001 and stock over 50 brands, including Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Champion and Adidas. They can even source specific labels on request for orders from 24 to 5,000 pieces.
Basic art setup is included, and their in-house art team flags any extra fees for complex logo creation upfront, so you never get a surprise bill.
You can pick up in person too, since they stay open until 6:00 PM on weekdays and 5:00 PM on Saturdays.
But screen printing has a firm 24-piece minimum, and free shipping only starts above $999. Smaller groups can use their DTF service instead.
I can’t speak highly enough about this business!
This business went over and above to make sweatshirts with screen printing ready for our entire hockey team of 19 in a quick turn around. The communication was excellent, the final product was exactly what we wanted and they met the exact deadline that was promised. I can’t speak highly enough about this business!
Jody Waldeck | Google Review