★ Charlotte, NC · Local & Family-Owned

Custom Tees, Polos & Branded Gear
for Teams & Businesses Across the Carolinas

Free design mockup before you pay. Delivered to your door in 1–2 weeks. From 12 shirts to 500, we make your crew look sharp.

40 custom tees starting at $449. No payment until you approve the design.

Free mockups 1–2 week turnaround Premium brands

Start your free mockup

Tell us what you need. We'll send a mockup and quote — usually same day.

No obligation. We never start production until you approve.

Premium brands we decorate:

Simple & Low-Risk

How It Works

Three steps from idea to delivered gear. No upfront payment, no surprises.

1

Send your idea

Share your logo, colors, and a rough idea of what you want. Not sure yet? That's fine — our design team takes it from here.

2

Approve your free mockup

We send a free design mockup so you see exactly how it looks. We tweak it until it's right — before you pay a cent.

3

We print & deliver

Once you approve, we produce your order and deliver straight to your door across Charlotte and the Carolinas in 1–2 weeks.

Who We Serve

Built for Your Crew, Team or Brand

Whether you need 12 crew shirts or 500 for a company event, we outfit Charlotte's businesses, trades, schools, and teams.

What We Do

Decoration Done Right

Pro-grade decoration on premium blanks, matched to the right method for your job.

Screen Printing

Bold, durable prints for tees and hoodies. Best value on larger runs, starting at 12 pieces.

Embroidery

Clean, professional stitching on polos, hats, and jackets. Low minimums available.

DTF Printing

Direct-to-film for full-color, detailed designs on small or mixed orders.

Custom Canopy Tents

10x10 and 10x15 branded tents, table covers & banners for events and tailgates.

Sports Uniforms

Sublimated & decorated uniforms, jerseys, and warmups for teams and clubs.

Promotional Products

Branded drinkware, bags, and giveaways to boost your business visibility.

Browse our full lineup: All Products  ·  T-Shirt Catalog  ·  Polo Catalog  ·  Promotional Products

Our Promise

Why Charlotte Trusts Us

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Free Mockup / Zero Risk

See exactly how your design looks before you pay anything. No surprises, ever.

1–2 Week Turnaround

Standard orders ship in 1–2 weeks, with express service when you're on a deadline.

Premium Brands Only

Nike, Champion, Comfort Colors & Next Level — decorated with pro-grade printing, embroidery & DTF.

About Carolina Custom Threads — Charlotte's Local Custom Apparel Company

Carolina Custom Threads is a Charlotte, NC-based custom apparel and branded merchandise company. We serve local businesses, trades companies, sports teams, schools, and nonprofits across Charlotte and the surrounding areas including Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, and the greater Mecklenburg County region.

Our services include screen printing, embroidery, DTF (direct-to-film) printing, custom canopy tents, and promotional products. Every order includes a free mockup before you pay, and we deliver directly to your door. Call us at 980-263-9884.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carolina Custom Threads located?

We are based in Charlotte, NC and serve businesses and organizations across the greater Charlotte metro area including Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Mooresville, and surrounding communities. We are an online and delivery-based business — we don't have a public storefront, but we deliver directly to you.

What custom apparel services do you offer?

We offer screen printing, embroidery, DTF (direct-to-film) printing, custom canopy tents, custom hats, sports uniforms, and promotional products. Whether you need 12 shirts for a small team or 500 for a company event, we can help.

How long does a custom apparel order take?

Our standard turnaround time is 1–2 weeks from order approval. This includes your free design mockup, your approval, production, and delivery to your door.

Do I need to know exactly what I want before contacting you?

Not at all. Send us your logo, your colors, and a general idea of what you're looking for. Our design team will put together a free mockup and work with you until it's exactly right — before you pay anything.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Minimums vary by decoration method. Screen printing typically starts at 12 pieces. DTF printing and embroidery have lower minimums. Contact us for specifics on your project.

How much does custom apparel cost?

Pricing depends on the garment, decoration method, quantity, and number of colors. Our hero offer is 40 custom tees starting at $449. Request a free quote and mockup to get exact pricing for your order.

Do you work with local businesses and contractors?

Yes — we specialize in outfitting local trades companies, contractors, roofers, landscapers, painters, and construction crews with branded crew shirts, polos, and hats. A branded crew is a walking billboard for your business.

What areas do you serve?

We serve all of Charlotte and the greater Charlotte metro area including Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties. Since we deliver directly to you, we can also serve clients throughout North Carolina and South Carolina and the rest of the United States.

Our Work

Real orders, real Charlotte businesses

From school spirit wear and team tees to embroidered hats, jackets, event tents, and trade show booths, here's a look at what we've made for customers across the Carolinas.

Spirit wear table of custom Olde Providence Knights basketball t-shirts and water bottles
School spirit wear — Olde Providence Knights
Custom screen printed Lloyd Legacy 2026 reunion t-shirts with tree design
Family reunion tees — Lloyd Legacy 2026
Custom South Meck Track and Field 2026 team t-shirts
Team tees — South Meck Track & Field
Custom Knights Cheer 2026 t-shirt on Comfort Colors garment
Cheer squad tee — Knights Cheer 2026
Custom pickleball league t-shirts with embroidered logo
League apparel — custom pickleball tees
Custom Olde Providence Knights retro checkered t-shirts in pink and blue
Spirit tees — Olde Providence Knights
Custom embroidered OGIO soft shell jacket for Surgical Specialists of Charlotte
Embroidered jacket — Surgical Specialists of Charlotte
Custom embroidered MTC Exterior Pro trucker hats in blue and gray
Embroidered hats — MTC Exterior Pro
Custom embroidered New Era trucker hat for Crystal Clear Pool Care
Embroidered cap — Crystal Clear Pool Care
Custom embroidered dad hat for Father Nature Landscape and Hardscape
Embroidered cap — Father Nature Landscape
Custom screen printed t-shirt for Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church tee — Statesville Avenue Presbyterian
Custom promotional items for Yellow Box Dumpsters at a trade show
Custom promotional items — Yellow Box Dumpsters
Custom 10x10 canopy tent and table covers for FlyingDress Pacific
Custom 10x10 canopy & table covers — FlyingDress Pacific
What Our Customers Say

Trusted by Charlotte businesses & teams

★★★★★ 5-star rated on Google

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