Custom Printing & Embroidery Services
Canada's Most Trusted Custom Apparel Partner
Why Choose T-Shirt Elephant
In-House Production
All printing done in our Toronto facility for quality control and fast turnaround
Free Design Review
Our team reviews every order to ensure your artwork prints perfectly
Free Shipping
Complimentary shipping on all orders over $250 CAD across Canada
No Minimums
Order as few or as many items as you need - no minimum quantities
From screen printed t-shirts to embroidered polos, we have helped over 100,000 Canadians bring their custom apparel visions to life. Our Toronto-based production facility houses the latest screen printing presses, commercial embroidery machines, and DTF printing technology, ensuring your designs look amazing whether you are ordering 12 shirts or 12,000.
Whether you need promotional merchandise for a trade show, team uniforms for your sports league, corporate apparel for employee uniforms, or custom event merchandise, T-Shirt Elephant delivers professional-quality results with fast turnaround and free shipping on orders over $250 across Canada.
Custom Apparel Printing Services in Canada
Screen Printing
Bold, vibrant prints that never fade. Our plastisol inks are heat-cured at 350°F for permanent, wash-resistant results. Screen printing is the industry standard for bulk orders, offering the most cost-effective solution for large quantities.
- Up to 8 colours per design
- Best value for 24+ units
- Never fades, cracks, or peels
Embroidery
Premium thread-based decoration that conveys professionalism and quality. Embroidery is the gold standard for corporate apparel, uniforms, and high-value garments. Our multi-head machines produce precise, consistent stitching on every item.
- Up to 15 thread colours
- Perfect for logos & text
- Ideal for hats, polos, jackets
DTF (Direct to Film) Printing
Cutting-edge digital printing technology that delivers stunning full-colour designs with an incredibly soft hand feel. DTF transfers vibrant, detailed artwork onto any fabric colour, making it perfect for photographic prints and complex designs.
- Unlimited colours
- Works on any fabric colour
- Soft, flexible prints
Which Printing Method Is Right For You?
| Feature | Screen Printing | Embroidery | DTF Printing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Bulk orders, solid designs | Premium corporate look | Full-colour, detailed art |
| Colours | Up to 8 colours | Up to 15 thread colours | Unlimited |
| Recommended Qty | 24+ units (best value) | No minimum | No minimum |
| Fabric Types | Cotton, cotton blends | Polos, hats, jackets, fleece | All fabric types & colours |
| Print Feel | Smooth, slightly raised | Textured, dimensional | Soft, flexible |
| Durability |
Additional Services
Design Review & Repair
Free service where our team fixes pixelated artwork, adjusts placement, and removes backgrounds to ensure your design prints perfectly.
Learn MoreTeam Apparel
Easily add custom names and numbers to your order using our Design Studio. Precision DTF printing in any colour to match your team logo.
Learn MoreDesign Services
Need help with your design? Our team of t-shirt design specialists can help with digitization, vectorization, custom artwork, and logo design.
Learn MoreWholesale & Bulk Orders (2000+ Units)
Need large quantity custom apparel? Our in-house facility processes millions of shirts annually for corporate uniforms, charity walks, events, and national rollouts. Dedicated account management and nationwide fulfillment.
Learn About Bulk PricingFrequently Asked Questions
No. We use premium plastisol inks that are heat-cured at 350°F, creating a permanent bond with the fabric fibres. With proper care (wash inside-out, tumble dry low), screen prints will last the entire life of the garment without cracking, peeling, or fading.
Screen printing uses ink pressed through mesh screens, best for bulk orders with 1-8 solid colours. DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfers full-colour designs via special film, ideal for photographic artwork and small quantities. Embroidery stitches thread directly into the fabric, providing a premium, textured look perfect for corporate polos, hats, and jackets.
Yes! DTF printing handles photorealistic images, complex gradients, and unlimited colours on any fabric colour including darks. Screen printing is limited to 8 colours maximum and works best with bold, solid graphic designs rather than photographs.
Screen printing works best on 100% cotton or cotton-polyester blends. DTF prints beautifully on virtually any fabric including polyester, nylon, tri-blends, and performance materials. Embroidery is ideal on structured, heavier fabrics like polo shirts, fleece, canvas bags, and jackets.
We accept PNG, JPG, PDF, AI, EPS, and PSD files. Vector files (AI, EPS) provide the sharpest results for screen printing. For DTF, high-resolution images (300 DPI minimum) work best. Don't worry if your files aren't perfect, our free design review service will optimize your artwork before production.
Screen printing requires creating physical mesh screens for each colour in your design (setup cost). Once these screens are made, printing each additional shirt costs very little in ink and labour. That's why cost-per-shirt drops significantly at 24, 48, and 100+ unit quantities, the setup cost is spread across more items.
For screen printing, we recommend 8pt font minimum for clear readability. DTF can handle finer detail down to 6pt font. For embroidery, letters should be at least ¼ inch (6mm) tall, smaller text loses stitch definition and becomes difficult to read.
Absolutely! We use Pantone Matching System (PMS) for screen printing to ensure exact colour reproduction. For embroidery, we stock over 500 thread colours and can match most brand standards. Include your PMS codes with your order for precise colour matching across all your custom apparel.
Embroidery is the most durable option for industrial laundering and heavy daily wear, thread won't fade, crack, or peel even after hundreds of washes. Screen printing with plastisol ink is excellent for standard commercial laundering. DTF prints hold up very well for everyday wear but may show wear faster under extreme industrial conditions.
Vinyl (heat transfer vinyl/HTV) sits on top of the fabric surface and bonds through heat and pressure alone, which can fail over time, especially with repeated washing and heat exposure. We don't use vinyl. Our screen printing uses plastisol ink that penetrates and bonds with fabric fibres, and our DTF uses flexible polyurethane adhesive specifically designed for wash durability and stretch.
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