Custom Gildan Embroidery & DTF Printing in Kennesaw, GA
Custom Gildan tees, hoodies & polos with DTF printing and embroidery in Kennesaw, GA. No minimums, 3-5 day turnaround. Get a quote from Panda Prints.
Gildan Blanks, Decorated Right Here in Kennesaw
Gildan earned its reputation as the workhorse of custom apparel by being the blank you reach for when the order has to look good and survive a hundred wash cycles. At Panda Prints we run Gildan every week for youth leagues, HVAC and landscaping crews, church groups, and the small storefronts up and down Cobb County. Three styles get asked for by name: the Heavy Cotton 5000 tee that holds up to job-site abuse, the ringspun Softstyle 64000 that feels like something off a retail rack, and the Heavy Blend 18500 hoodie that carries fall and winter merch. We decorate all three two ways, DTF for full-color graphics and embroidery for a stitched corporate finish, and we will tell you which Gildan style your art actually belongs on.
DTF Printing on Gildan Tees and Hoodies
Gildan cotton and the cotton-poly Heavy Blend are ideal candidates for direct-to-film transfers, which is why DTF is our default route for printing on these blanks. The film carries gradients, photo-real detail, and bright white ink onto dark garments without cracking or stiffening, so a 5000 tee comes out tough and a 64000 comes out soft and broadcast-clean. Pricing runs from $10 for a DTF tee and from $26 for a DTF hoodie, and because there is no plate or screen behind the process, one shirt and one hundred shirts carry the same per-piece starting rate. The 18500 hoodie is the budget-friendly pick when north metro Atlanta cools off and everyone suddenly wants team merch with a heavier hand feel.
Embroidery on Gildan Polos, Jackets, and More
When you want a logo that reads as permanent rather than printed, thread is the move. We embroider Gildan and comparable blanks into the polished, office-ready look that polos and jackets are made for. Embroidered shirts, polos, and jackets start at $20 per piece, and we also stitch raised 3D puff embroidery, monogramming, and individual name-drops so every member of a crew can wear their own name on the chest. A brand-new logo needs a single digitizing setup starting at $40 to convert your art into a stitch file. That charge disappears on exact reorders, so the second batch of Gildan polos always lands cheaper than the first.
Popular Gildan projects we decorate
- Heavy Cotton 5000 tees with DTF for events, fundraisers, and merch
- Softstyle 64000 ringspun tees for soft, retail-feel branded apparel
- Heavy Blend 18500 hoodies with DTF or embroidery for staff and teams
- Embroidered polos and jackets for offices, trades, and real estate crews
- Name-drop and monogrammed pieces for uniforms and gifts
Bring Your Own Gildan or Let Us Source It
Already have a case of 5000 tees or 18500 hoodies sitting in the garage? Drop them off and we will decorate exactly what you bring. Prefer to start from scratch? We pull Gildan straight from our wholesale distributors so you get the full color card and the full size run, from youth small to 5XL, with no markup games. We will also be straight with you about which Gildan style suits your artwork and your budget, and there are no minimums on anything, so a single 64000 tee is just as welcome as a five-hundred-piece crew order.
Pricing, Turnaround, and Pickup
Most Gildan orders are ready in 3 to 5 business days once you sign off on the digital proof. If your deadline is tighter than that, ask about rush; we quote the bump per job rather than charging a flat surcharge, because a 12-tee hurry-up is not the same lift as a 200-piece one. Orders are paid in full when you place them, with no deposit dance, and we take cash, card, or ACH. The shop runs out of a home studio here in Kennesaw, so you are welcome to stop in during business hours, though a heads-up call or text means your Gildan order is bagged and waiting when you arrive.
Most of our Gildan work stays close to home, decorated for the families, ballfields, and Main Street businesses of Kennesaw and the neighboring Cobb towns of Acworth, Marietta, and Kennesaw Mountain, with delivery and shipping reaching the rest of north metro Atlanta. We put our own name on every box that leaves the studio, so the stitch count and the print get the same scrutiny whether it is one tee or a full team kit. Send over your logo and your quantities and you will get a real quote and an honest recommendation. Full details on our guarantee live on the refund and return policy page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to print or embroider a custom Gildan shirt?
DTF printing on a Gildan tee starts at $10 a piece, full color with no per-color charge and no setup fee. Embroidered shirts, polos, and jackets start at $20 a piece. There’s no minimum, so one Gildan piece starts at the same per-item price as a bigger run, and the cost just comes down as the quantity goes up.
Should I choose DTF or embroidery for my Gildan order?
Go DTF if you want full color, photo detail, or gradients on a Gildan tee or hoodie like the 5000, 64000, or 18500. Go embroidery if you want a raised, stitched look that holds up, which is what I’d recommend for polos, jackets, and caps. Tell me what you’re picturing and I’ll match the blank to the right method.
Can I bring my own Gildan blanks, or do you supply them?
Either one works. Drop off Gildan garments you already have, or I’ll pull them from our wholesale distributors with the full color and size range, youth small through 5XL. If you’re not sure which Gildan style fits your art or budget, just ask and I’ll point you to the right one.
How long does a custom Gildan order take in Kennesaw?
Most Gildan orders are ready in 3 to 5 business days once you approve your digital proof. We built the whole shop around fast turnaround, so this is normal for us, not a special favor. Rush is case by case and priced per job rather than a flat rate, so ask when you request a quote and I’ll tell you if your timeline works.
Is there a minimum order for custom Gildan apparel?
No minimum on anything we do. You can decorate a single Gildan tee, hoodie, or polo, or run a full set for your team or crew. A new logo runs a one-time digitizing setup from $40 for embroidery, waived on exact reorders, and DTF has no setup fee at all.
Do you offer 3D puff embroidery and name-drops on Gildan?
Yes. I do 3D puff, monogramming, and individual name-drops so everyone on a crew can get their own name stitched on. That works well on Gildan polos, jackets, and similar blanks, and since there’s no minimum I can do one or fifty. Nothing gets made until you approve a digital mockup first.
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a fast, no-pressure quote. Most custom orders ship in 3–5 business days from Kennesaw, GA.