We hear this a lot: "I only need 6 shirts. Is that even worth your time?" The answer is yes — and that's exactly the kind of order most big print shops turn away. Small runs, fast turnaround, and dealing directly with the person making your shirts is what we do at Purple Star Signs.
Why Small Run Shirts Are Harder Than They Look
Most online shirt printers are set up for volume. Big runs, long lead times, templated ordering systems. If you need 200 shirts in 4 weeks, they're great. If you need 8 shirts by Thursday for your team event — they're going to let you down.
In-house production at 32 Union St S means we're not at the mercy of anyone else's schedule. When you need it fast, we can actually make it happen.
What We Offer
Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing
Full color, photo-quality prints directly onto the shirt. No screens, no setup fees for colors. Ideal for small runs with complex artwork or multiple colors. Works best on 100% cotton or high-cotton blends.
Heat Transfer / Vinyl
Cut vinyl or printed transfers applied with commercial heat presses. Great for names and numbers, simple logos, or one-color designs. Clean, durable, and fast.
Screen Printing
Best for larger runs where per-shirt cost matters. The setup is more involved, but for 24+ shirts with a consistent design, screen printing delivers the most professional look and feel.
"Bring us your logo file and tell us what you need. We'll recommend the right method for your quantity, timeline, and budget — not upsell you into something you don't need."
Garments We Work With
We stock and source Bella+Canvas, Gildan, Next Level, and Port & Company. Bella+Canvas is our most popular — the fit and print quality are consistently strong and customers come back for it. We can also work with customer-supplied garments in most cases.
What to Bring Us
- Your logo or artwork — vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) are best; high-resolution PNG works too
- Shirt color and style preference — if you know what you want
- Size breakdown — how many of each size
- Your deadline — the sooner you tell us, the more we can do
No artwork? No problem. We do design work too — just come in and tell us what you're going for.
Common Short Run Jobs We Do
- Staff uniforms for small businesses and restaurants
- Church group and ministry shirts
- Sports team and booster shirts
- Event and fundraiser shirts
- Family reunion shirts
- Band merch
- Contractor and trade company polos
Turnaround Time
Typical short run shirt orders are ready in 2–4 business days after artwork approval because we do it all in-house. Rush is possible. Call or text us at (704) 723-4020 and we'll tell you what we can do.
Need Shirts Fast?
Stop by the shop on Union St and we'll figure it out with you. Or send your artwork — I'll tell you exactly what you need.
Call or Text NowPurple Star Signs, Inc.
32 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025
(704) 723-4020