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Why High-Quality Screen Printing and Custom Apparel Beat Cheap Online Prints

2026-01-18T18:49:07-08:00

(and Why Local & National Business Love Working With Us)

If you’ve ever ordered custom T‑shirts or branded apparel from a big online vendor, you know the feeling — it looks perfect on screen, but when it arrives, the colors are off, the ink cracks after one wash, and the shirt doesn’t quite live up to the photos.

At Ink Brigade, we do things differently. As a trusted screen printing and embroidery shop in Portland, Oregon, we blend craftsmanship, industry experience, and real customer care to create products that truly represent your brand.

We specialize in screen printing, embroidery, and custom sticker printing — offering free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S. so businesses from coast to coast can experience the same premium quality that our local Portland clients enjoy.

🎨 1. Vibrant Colors That Stay True — Wash After Wash

Excellent screen printing isn’t just about putting ink on fabric — it’s about getting color, detail, and depth exactly right. We use top-tier inks and curing methods to make sure your colors stay sharp and saturated for years.

Cheaper online providers often use inferior materials and shortcuts in the drying process or don’t even tell you what the decoration method they are using is. The result? Faded designs and dull prints after a few washes. Your logo deserves better — and we make sure it shines every time.

👕 2. Premium Apparel and Prints You Can Feel

Our Portland screen printing team takes the time to listen to your needs and recommend options that will work for your brand. Whether you come to us wanting a specific brand of shirt or have no idea what your options are, we can work with you to get you the shirt of your dreams to make your merch pop!

Our goal is to make your finished product look polished, feel comfortable, and reflect your brand’s quality standards.

🧢 3. Durability That Delivers Real ROI

Every product we provide whether it’s screen printing, embroidery, or stickers is made to last. We don’t skimp on materials or the professionals with the knowledge to make your gear top quality.

From employee uniforms to event merch and promotional giveaways, our prints are designed for the long haul — giving you more visibility for every dollar you spend.

🪡 4. Full‑Service Custom Branding: Screen Printing, Embroidery & Stickers

We’re more than a print provider — we’re your custom branding partner.
In addition to screen printing, we offer:

  • Precision embroidery for hats, polos, and uniforms
  • Durable sticker printing for your brand, events, or retail merch
  • Design support to ensure your artwork reproduces perfectly

And with free nationwide shipping, you get big‑shop quality with local‑shop care — wherever your business is based.

🧠 5. Our Customer Service Team Actually Works in the Shop

When you contact us, you’re not routed to a call center or generic support hub.
Our customer service team literally works in the same space where your products are printed.

That means you’re speaking with people who understand every step of the screen printing and production process — not scripts. If you have […]

Why High-Quality Screen Printing and Custom Apparel Beat Cheap Online Prints2026-01-18T18:49:07-08:00
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