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Custom Apparel · Chicago, IL

Custom Screen Printing
in Chicago

Bold, vibrant, long-lasting prints for t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and more. Whether you need 12 shirts or 1,200 — June's Tees & Things delivers professional screen printing with fast turnaround and no surprises.

✊ Black-Owned ♀️ Women-Owned ⚡ 7-Day Delivery Available 🚗 Curbside Pickup Chicago ✦ Simple Edits Included

What Is Screen Printing?

Screen printing — also called silk screening — is a method of applying ink directly through a mesh stencil onto fabric. Each color in the design is printed as a separate layer, creating vivid, opaque prints that hold up wash after wash. It's the gold standard for high-volume custom apparel, event merchandise, team uniforms, and branded clothing.

How the process works

  • Your artwork is separated into individual color layers
  • A mesh screen is created for each ink color
  • Ink is pushed through each screen onto the garment in perfect alignment
  • Prints are heat-cured for permanent, wash-fast results
  • Finished garments are inspected, folded, and ready for pickup or delivery

Best for

  • Orders of 12 or more shirts
  • 2–6 spot color designs
  • Bold graphics and text-heavy artwork
  • Uniforms, team jerseys, and staff shirts
  • Event merch, concert tees, and festival apparel
  • Graduation shirts and senior class apparel
  • School spirit wear and athletic gear
  • Business promotional apparel and branded giveaways

When to Use Custom Screen Printing

Screen printing is the most popular method for custom apparel for a reason. When you need a large quantity of shirts, an exact Pantone color match, or ink that really pops on dark fabric — screen printing is the right call.

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Graduation & Senior Apparel

Custom graduation shirts, senior hoodies, class of 2026 tees, and matching family shirts for graduation day celebrations. A Chicago tradition for grad season.

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Sports Teams & Uniforms

Custom jerseys, practice shirts, team hoodies, and tournament apparel for youth leagues, high school teams, adult rec leagues, and corporate sports teams.

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Events & Celebrations

Family reunion shirts, birthday party tees, bachelorette shirts, church group apparel, nonprofit event shirts, and community organization uniforms.

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Business & Corporate

Staff uniforms, employee appreciation shirts, branded promotional tees, trade show giveaways, company swag bags, and corporate event apparel.

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Events & Merch

Concert merchandise, band shirts, festival apparel, pop-up shop inventory, and streetwear brand launches — screen printing is the industry standard for merch.

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Schools & Organizations

Student government shirts, club apparel, spirit week tees, fundraiser merchandise, teacher appreciation gifts, and school-wide uniform programs.

Chicago's Custom Screen Printing Experts

June's Tees & Things is a Black-owned, women-owned custom printing shop serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We specialize in making high-quality custom screen printing accessible — whether you're a small business ordering 12 shirts or a school ordering 500.

  • Free design consultation with every order
  • Simple edits and predefined designs included — artwork fees quoted upfront for major work
  • Screen printing requires print-ready vector artwork — submit complete files for best results
  • 7-day rush delivery available
  • Curbside pickup in Chicago
  • Payment plans available (book 1 month in advance)
  • Personal attention on every order — no call centers
  • Waterbase, plastisol, and discharge ink options
  • Printing on t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, tanks, crewnecks & more

Screen Printing Pricing

The more you order, the lower your per-piece cost. Simple edits are included — artwork fees may apply for major design work and will be quoted before we start.

Qty Per Shirt Total You Save Great For
10 $18.50 $185.00 Small groups & families
50 $14.00 $700.00 Save $225 Teams, clubs & organizations
100 $9.75 $975.00 Save $875 Events, schools & businesses

Prices shown are for standard 1-color front print on a t-shirt. Hoodies, multi-color, and oversized prints quoted separately.

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Screen Printing FAQs

What's the minimum order for screen printing?
Our minimum for screen printing is typically 12 pieces per design. For smaller quantities (under 12), we recommend DTF transfers, which have no minimum and offer similar quality.
How long does screen printing take?
Standard turnaround is 2–3 weeks from approved proof. Rush 7-day delivery is available for most orders. Contact us to check current availability for rush orders.
What file format do you need for screen printing artwork?
Screen printing requires print-ready artwork in vector format (AI, EPS, or SVG). Your design should be complete and properly prepared before submitting. If your file needs significant cleanup or conversion to be print-ready, an artwork fee may apply — we'll quote it before doing any work.
Can you print on dark shirts?
Absolutely. Screen printing uses opaque inks that show up brilliantly on black, navy, dark grey, and any other dark garment color. We specialize in printing on dark fabric.
Do you supply the shirts or do I bring my own?
We supply blanks from top brands like Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, and more. If you have specific blanks you want printed, contact us to discuss your options.
Do you serve areas outside Chicago?
Yes! We serve all Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs including Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Harvey, Calumet City, and more. Shipping is available nationwide.

Get Your Custom Screen Printed Shirts Today

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