Union Screen Printing
Union Screen Printing. Finding a true union printing shop in the U.S. can be challenging. If you’re part of a union, you need a reliable shop that delivers quality craftsmanship and understands the importance of union printing.
If you need union printing services for screen printed garments, look no further than Shirt.Co. Discuss your union printing needs with us by calling our team at 636-926-2777, text us at 636-299-0162, or begin your order online for more information about union printing.
Shirt.Co is physically located in St. Louis, MO, but we offer rush shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. in just a few days! Contact us now for more details and tell us about your project!
Union Printing Services | Shirt.Co
Union printing is a special service that only particular screen printing shops are qualified to provide. Union printing shops are screen printing businesses that are part of a union and able to provide screen printed goods to other unions and members of unions.
Shirt.Co is proud to be a union shop. We offer union printing services for all your union’s screen printing and garment needs and have served as the go-to union printing shop in our community and across the country for many different unions across many industries, including fire departments, tradesmen, and autoworkers.
Custom Orders From Experienced Union Printers
You do not have to represent a union or be a member of a union in order to benefit from our services as a union printing shop! In fact, whether or not you are part of an organized union, sharing your home with Shirt.Co, a unionized screen printing shop enriches its community on multiple levels.
By choosing a union print shop like Shirt.Co over non-union print shops, you are supporting fair work conditions and enriching the local economy. Union membership can become a divisive issue and people have differing opinions, but when it comes to searching for the best screen printing services, Shirt.Co is the answer for you whether you are a union member or not.
Reasons to choose a union printing shop:
- Expertise: Union printing shops are not only up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in the industry, but they also have the experience and resources to provide high-quality screen printing. With advanced equipment and skilled workers, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results.
- Commitment to Quality: Union shops pride themselves on superior craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully crafted and labeled with a union bug, marking our dedication to quality and our union affiliation. You can count on us to uphold the highest standards in every print.
- Quick Turnaround: We understand that timing is often critical. Need a large order fast? Whether it’s 300 shirts for an event in a few days, our union printing shops are equipped to meet tight deadlines. Simply place a rush order and we’ll take care of the rest.
- Support for Workers: By choosing a union shop, you are supporting fair working conditions and fair wages. Your business helps us provide skilled workers with good pay, benefits, and safe working environments. This not only strengthens our workforce but also contributes to the local economy and communities across the country.
Made in the USA
Union customers have some extra requirements when it comes to working with other businesses. We have a clear understanding of union requirements and guidelines for purchasing goods and services from other businesses. We know how important it is to a union organization to source materials, labor, and goods from the United States. Selecting a union shop to fill your screen printing order means that everything will be done as locally as possible. The garments that we print on are of the best quality available, and are always made in the USA if at all possible.
Union printing is a great option for many businesses and organizations looking to promote their brand while supporting ethical labor practices. Whether you’re a large corporation or a small nonprofit, union printing offers a way to print high-quality materials with a focus on fair wages and working conditions. Here are some common applications for union printing services:
- Businesses looking to create custom apparel for staff or promotional purposes.
- Nonprofit Organizations seeking fundraising products that reflect their values.
- School Fundraising, where custom printed items help raise money for activities and events.
- Sports Teams or Clubs requiring jerseys, hats, or other apparel.
- Special Occasions like weddings, anniversaries, or reunions needing personalized items.
- Event Staff attire that matches the branding and message of your event.
- Giveaways that offer branded promotional items to attendees.
- Gifts that are customized for employees, clients, or special guests.
Union printing offers the flexibility to cover all these areas with high standards and quality solutions for our customers.
Union Printing Requirements
To be allowed to do union printing, a screen printing shop must meet certain requirements. Shirt.Co’s employees are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Allied Printing Union Local 6300. This allows our screen printing shop to do work for unions in all industries throughout the country.
To ensure your t-shirts, hats, polos, and other printed apparel are made by an actual union printing shop, a union bug is included on all union printing orders. This small emblem represents the union responsible for production, guaranteeing quality craftsmanship and confirming that the printing process was entirely union-made. While some shops may use the word “union” in their marketing, only certified union printers can legally display the union bug. Always check for the union bug to ensure your apparel is genuinely produced by a union printing shop.
Union Printing Orders
The screen printing jobs we see as a union screen printing shop vary. The union orders we see range from work-related, event-related, and swag items. We work closely with many employers who are looking for work uniforms to provide their union employees, union halls who are seeking to gift items to their members for special occasions or events, and also produce some union-related retail items for individuals to purchase directly from our shop.
Some of the many great unions we have had the privaledge of working with include:
Besides fulfilling the union screen printing needs of various union organizations that includes fire departments, tradesmen organizations, and autoworker groups, we also work directly with union halls and other companies. In our role as a union shop, we have supplied union halls with screen printed garments for various occasions throughout the year. Companies that employ union workers also go to their union printing shop to order shirts and other work apparel with both the company logo and the union logo to show their support of the union workers.
If you are a member of a union and are looking for apparel to wear in support of your union, talk to your union leadership members about ordering items from your union printing shop, Shirt.Co
Types of Products for Bulk and Union Printing
Whatever your goals are, we have options. Our main shirts include:
- Sweatshirts and Hoodies: Warm and casual, ideal for outdoor work or colder months.
- Performance Shirts: Lightweight and breathable, perfect for active roles.
- Safety/High-Visibility Shirts: Essential for industries needing visibility, like construction.
- Flannel and Work Shirts: Durable, ideal for hands-on jobs in tough environments.
- Raglan/Baseball Ts: Casual and sporty, perfect for team events or casual workplaces.
- Polo Shirts: Professional and comfortable, great for office settings with logo embroidery options.
- T-Shirts: Versatile and cost-effective for events, with plenty of space for designs.
- Button-Up Dress Shirts: Polished and formal, perfect for business meetings with customization options.
- Henley Shirts: Casual yet polished, ideal for office or fieldwork.
- Long-Sleeve T-Shirts: Great for cooler weather and layering.
These items can be printed on different moisture-wicking fabrics, polyesters, wool, cotton, and other materials.
Why Shirt.Co for Union Printing?
Our team has been providing custom screen printing services for more than 50 years. We're here to answer any questions you might have about the process, pricing, and how union printing works in the U.S.
Are you a member of a union looking for apparel for your organization? Are you an employer or employee of a company who works with or employs union workers? Maybe you're not union-affiliated - just a caring member of the community. Union printing is a great choice for anyone, and the only choice for unions. Call us today at 636-926-2777, text us at 636-299-0162, or click here to begin your union screen printing order now.
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They are great to work with! I had never ordered shirts before so I had a lot of questions and they were very responsive and patient with me. I really appreciate them taking the time to explain things to me and help me find the right shirt. I got the DTF printing style on heavy cotton shirts, and they definitely exceeded my expectations in quality! The print came out really clear despite being very detailed and they feel like they’ll hold up really well. I’ve ordered 2 batches so far and plan to order more.
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We've partnered with Shirt.Co for the past two years for everything from company events to employee gifts, and every single experience has been flawless. The quality of their products is consistently top-tier—our team always looks sharp and feels proud wearing them.
What truly sets Shirt.Co apart is their incredible team. The Sales Reps are attentive, proactive, and genuinely committed to making sure every design is spot-on. They’ve taken the time to understand our brand and vision, and it shows in every order.
Most recently, we placed two very large orders, and the turnaround time from quote to doorstep was phenomenal. Fast, efficient, and stress-free. Shirt.Co makes it ridiculously easy for us to represent our company with pride, and our employees love the gear.
If you're looking for reliability, quality, and a team that truly cares—Shirt.Co is the one.
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5-Stars is not enough! What Mike and his staff did for me was out of this world. My brother who is 20 years my senior, and I went to Field of Dreams last week and these guys made us 2 custom made shirts & caps. Our birth year is our number and my brother is a KC Royals fan and I'm a St. Louis Cardinal fan. We proudly wore our shirts in Dyersville, at Field of Dreams and into the Corn! It was one of the most memorable weekends of my life and it created a better bond between brothers! I can't thank you all enough!
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Decided to go with this company for our team jerseys and I couldn’t be happier! They communicated every step of the way and the process was super easy and stress free. They worked with my time frame and made sure everything was to my liking! They even did a last minute add-on for me and made sure I was 100% satisfied with the outcome. I will be using them for all of my future jersey needs!! I recommend them 10000000%!! Thank you so much!
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If you are like me and wonder if ordering apparel from a company out of state is a good idea, let me assure you, you can trust the staff, professionalism and quality of Shirt.Co No matter who you communicate with there, you will be in good hands, but if you’re fortunate enough to talk with Jill, listen to everything she says, she is phenomenal. Shirt.Co exceeded my expectations and believe they will do the same for you.
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Shirt.Co is now my go-to for team jerseys. They were fast, efficient, and accurate! They’re willing to work alongside you to bring your creations to clothing. The entire team was helpful and responsive, and did an excellent job in keeping me updated on my order. Special thanks to Connor for making some adjustments and ensuring that my jerseys were perfect! I will definitely be back again.
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I am the Vice President of my sorority and t-shirt purchases are my job. We have now used Shirt.Co for two shirt orders and are coming back for more! They are professional and SO FAST! Usually, after I request a quote they reply within a few hours. They get your t-shirts turned around in about a week! Even when we placed an order of 80 shirts they gave us quick and kind service! I highly recommend them!
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We have used Shirt.Co for various jobs in recent years, and just got a large run of screen-printed t-shirts for our staff. Mike, Colin, and the whole crew are great to work with. They are happy to work through any challenges with you, and have great industry insight. Fair pricing, quick turnarounds, and top tier customer service. I would highly recommend them for your corporate or event gear. We will be using them again for future projects.
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Our small business has been using them for years and they are amazing …their employees truly seem to like working there. the t-shirts they use are great quality and hold up really well! my gym also uses them and they are great at coming up with creative outside of the box designs… great ppl
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We placed a large, rushed order with Brandi and not only did she get everything we need in plenty of time, but went above and beyond to ensure our items were perfectly produced. The team at Shirt Co is flexible, responsive, and professional, and we're happy to have them as our preferred vendor for company attire.
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I have placed two custom large orders for my work place from STL Shirt Co. With over 100 t-shirts and over 500 strikers produced!, their work is incredibly high quality and timely, they care such good care of their customers and the prices are very appropriate for the high quality work they produce. I highly recommend them! They are also a union company :)
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I have been going to Shirt Co for 5 years now for my soccer program and I have never been disappointed. The communication is great, the quality is competitive/durable, the timeliness is top notch and the customer service as a whole is what keeps my business. Nicole Nowell specifically has been my point of contact the last few years and she is so kind, helpful and I never feel like I am getting taken advantage of with pricing. You build a relationship with this company and over time it really shows!
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I have been going to Shirt Co for 5 years now for my soccer program and I have never been disappointed. The communication is great, the quality is competitive/durable, the timeliness is top notch and the customer service as a whole is what keeps my business. Nicole Nowell specifically has been my point of contact the last few years and she is so kind, helpful and I never feel like I am getting taken advantage of with pricing. You build a relationship with this company and over time it really shows!
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Shirt.Co has my business for life. A few months back, I was scrambling trying to find a company that could accommodate a 2-3 day turnaround to screen print 12 shirts. After many phone calls and almost giving up, I finally found the only business in town that was able to accommodate my rush request--Shirt.Co.
They ordered the blanks, designed the artwork, and printed the shirts with unmatched speed and quality. The shirts turned out PERFECT and the customer service I received from Heather was above and beyond from start to finish. If you need shirts printed, take my word for it and place your order through Shirt.Co. Thank you again Heather for somehow pulling off the impossible and doing it with style!
