Pittsburgh, PA // Built in the garage

Custom Screen Printing in Pittsburgh: INK
ON
EVERY
THING

👕 Screenprinting / 🧵 Embroidery

Pittsburgh screen printing done right. Quality prints, honest pricing, and ink-stained hands to prove it.

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One of my favorite spring pieces featuring one of my favorit
🎂 One of my favorite spring pieces featuring one of my favorite bands. vintage green hoodie with waterbased ink
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Meet Dale! Our mascot, quality assurance specialist and empl
🐾 Meet Dale! Our mascot, quality assurance specialist and employee of the month every month!
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Totes, totes, totes! We don't just do t-shirts. Any size or
🛍 Totes, totes, totes! We don't just do t-shirts. Any size or style, your design, our high quality printing!
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Custom tees made for our friends at Take a Break! Cheers to
🍻 Custom tees made for our friends at Take a Break! Cheers to supporting local!
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New KSW merch hot off the press. Custom printing made easy w
💿 New KSW merch hot off the press. Custom printing made easy with KSW!
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Bundled up in a custom embroidered beanie from KSW! Tons of
☃️ Bundled up in a custom embroidered beanie from KSW! Tons of colors and styles to choose from.
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What We Do

THE WORK : Custom Screen Printing Services in Pittsburgh

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Apparel Printing

T-shirts, hoodies, tanks, long sleeves. If you can wear it, we can print it. Plastisol and water-based inks with Pantone color matching available. Runs as small as a dozen, no minimum order headaches.

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Band & Merch

We get it. You're on a budget and the show's next week. We work fast with rush order turnaround, and the ink won't crack after five washes. Your fans deserve better than that.

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Corporate & Events

Company picnics, fundraiser shirts, sports team jerseys, school events, corporate uniforms. Bulk discounts, fast turnaround, and none of the stuffiness of the big print shops.

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Custom Art & Design

Got a sketch on a napkin? We can work with that. Bring your idea and we'll handle the artwork setup and screen printing process. No design degree required.

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Bags & Accessories

Totes, canvas bags, hats, and more. Expand your merch line beyond just shirts. Every surface is an opportunity.

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Small Runs

Most big shops won't touch anything under 50 pieces. We will. Perfect for small businesses, startups, and anyone who just needs a handful done right.

Why Kaules

NOT YOUR
AVERAGE
PRINT SHOP : Why Choose Kaules Screenworks Pittsburgh

  • +No minimum order sizes. Small runs welcome, no attitude
  • +Real people, real communication. No ticket system runaround
  • +Plastisol inks that last as long as the shirt itself
  • +Pittsburgh-based, community-first pricing
  • +Fast turnaround when you're actually in a crunch
  • +We'll tell you if your art won't print well, and fix it
10+
Years putting ink on fabric
1,000s
Of happy customers & counting
12
Piece minimum. That's it
48hr
Rush turnaround available

Frequently Asked : Pittsburgh Screen Printing FAQ

How much does screen printing cost in Pittsburgh?

Pricing depends on quantity, garment, ink colors, and print locations. As a rough guide: a one-color print on a 50-piece order of standard cotton tees runs about $8 to $12 per piece, dropping as quantity goes up. Multi-color or specialty inks (water-based, discharge, foil) add to the per-piece cost. Use our quote form for an exact number, and we'll respond within one business day.

What's the minimum order for custom t-shirts?

12 pieces is our minimum for screen printing. Below that, we recommend heat transfer or DTG which has no minimum but a higher per-piece cost. Embroidery has the same 12-piece minimum.

What's the turnaround time on custom apparel orders?

Standard turnaround is 10 to 14 business days from approved artwork. Rush orders (5 to 7 days) are available for an additional fee depending on size and complexity. For tight deadlines, contact us first. We'll tell you straight up whether we can hit it.

Do you do small batches or only bulk?

Both. Screen printing minimum is 12 pieces; we regularly run 12, 24, 50, and 100-piece orders for bands, small businesses, and event merch. Bulk pricing kicks in around 72 pieces. See the catalog for indicative per-piece prices by quantity.

Do you print on customer-supplied garments?

Yes, with caveats. We need to inspect the garments first. Some blanks (acrylic, certain fleece) don't take ink well, and we won't ruin your stuff guessing. If we approve them, customer-supplied printing runs the same per-piece price minus the blank cost.

What artwork file formats do you need?

Vector formats (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg) are ideal because they scale to any size cleanly. High-resolution raster (.png or .psd at 300 DPI at print size) works too. If all you have is a JPEG from your phone, send it anyway. We can usually rebuild it. Setup fees apply if rebuilding is needed.

Where are you located? Do you ship?

Our shop is in East Liberty, Pittsburgh PA at 204 Auburn St. Local pickup is free (by appointment). We ship anywhere in the US via UPS Ground; shipping cost depends on weight and is added to your invoice.
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LET'S MAKE SOMETHING : Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery Order Builder

1 Build Your Order ▼
Use our order builder to browse 300+ products, pick colors and sizes, and build your quote. All in one place.
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2 Submit Your Art ▼
Upload files, sketch it out, or tell us your idea. Want to see it on the shirt first? Drop into the Design Studio to preview your art on any garment before you submit.
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3 Get Your Quote ▼
Pricing, decoration method, and turnaround confirmed within 1 business day. No hidden fees.
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4 We Print ▼
Ink meets fabric. Every piece through quality control. Screen printing, embroidery, or both.
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5 You Pick Up ▼
Grab it at our East Liberty shop or we ship it. Rush turnaround available.
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Get In Touch

Questions, custom requests, or just want to talk shop. Hit us up.

// How it works
  1. Browse our catalog and add items to your quote
  2. Preview your design on the shirt in our Design Studio (optional)
  3. Choose your decoration method (screen print or embroidery)
  4. Submit. We'll confirm pricing within 1 business day
  5. Approve the quote → we send a final print proof, then start production
// Small runs welcome

12 piece minimum. No attitude. Got a dozen shirts for a bachelorette party? We'll take it.

// Or come find us. Appointment only

204 Auburn St, East Liberty
Pittsburgh, PA 15206