Service Trades
Construction, painters, electricians, plumbers, roofers, landscapers, HVAC. Embroidered Carhartt-style jackets, branded hi-vis, crew uniforms.
Serving Palo Alto Since 2017
Custom screen printing and embroidery in Palo Alto, CA.
Made in The Red Barn in Hollister, delivered to Palo Alto and the surrounding Silicon Valley. Family run since 2017. Quotes go out the same business day, with a five business-day standard turnaround on most orders.
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If your Palo Alto business needs custom apparel, embroidery, or branded merch, you get a same-business-day quote, a mockup on the actual garment color before any ink or thread moves, and a five-business-day standard turnaround. Minimums start at 24 pieces for screen printing and 12 for hats. Family-run shop, 5.0 stars across 102+ verified Google reviews, and a real crew on the phone instead of a chatbot.
Silicon Valley
A few things worth knowing about working with the shop from Palo Alto.
From The Red Barn in Hollister, Palo Alto is an hour and ten north.
Palo Alto is heavy on tech and venture-adjacent work. Most of the orders that come south to The Red Barn are clean, premium-feeling embroidered polos and event apparel for the small-team, founder-led companies that prefer fewer pieces done right.
If you are running a project that crosses city lines, the shop also serves Mountain View and Redwood City, with the same crew handling intake to ship.
If This Sounds Like You
Sublime is built for Palo Alto buyers who fit any of these.
- You run a Palo Alto business and you want one shop handling shirts, hats, polos, and reorders
- You manage a Palo Alto crew (construction, electrical, landscaping, hospitality) that needs branded gear that lasts
- You are a Palo Alto brand or non-profit running an event, drop, or fundraiser and you want a partner not a portal
- You are tired of online printers that disappear after the order ships
Industries
Built for shops that show up in branded gear.
In Palo Alto, that lands as tech, venture, events, and small business. The work is the same idea regardless: branded gear that holds up to daily wear and gets reordered.
Corporate & Office
Onboarding kits, branded polos, event swag for company offsites and trade shows.
Owner-Operator Shops
Family businesses, restaurants, breweries, retail brands. Short-run merch and reorder programs that grow with the business.
Gyms & Studios
Tanks, tees, hoodies, fan gear. Soft-hand prints that members actually wear out of the gym.
Quotes go out same day.
Call (831) 821-3582Your Palo Alto business, quoted same day.
Send what you need and get a quote back within a few business hours. Itemized, with recommended blanks, and no surprise upcharges later.
Your Palo Alto crew, looking sharp.
Whether your team is in service trades, hospitality, retail, or a small office, the gear that comes back fits the way they actually wear it. Soft-hand prints, durable embroidery, real fit.
Your Palo Alto order, shipped in five days.
Five business days from approval. Mockup before press. Pickup, ship, or jobsite delivery. Tell us the deadline up front and we will tell you what is realistic.
Your Palo Alto reorder, a one-line email.
Logo on file, blanks list saved, sizing notes ready. Next run goes from email to press without another round of setup. Standing accounts are available for crews that come back regularly.
Your Palo Alto project, handled by humans.
You call, you get Ron, Brian, Malou, or Alyssa. 5.0 stars across 102+ verified Google reviews, family-run since 2017.
Recent Work
What we run for Palo Alto businesses.
A representative slice of the work that moves through The Red Barn each week.
Pin your Palo Alto project to our press.
Send Us Your VisionThe Floor
Inside the shop, off the press.
Real photography of the press, the embroidery floor, and the work moving through.
Why You Are In Good Hands
The questions Palo Alto buyers ask first.
Direct answers to the concerns most Palo Alto businesses bring up before placing the first order.
You are not in Palo Alto that is a problem, right?
From Palo Alto, the shop is about 70 minutes by drive. Most Palo Alto orders ship the same week or get picked up at The Red Barn on Fairview Road in Hollister. Direct-to-jobsite delivery is available on larger orders. The location does not slow your project down.
How do I know the print will actually come out right?
Every order gets a mockup on the actual garment color before any ink or thread moves. You sign off before the press runs. If something is off after delivery, the shop fixes it the same day, no argument and no upcharge.
Are the minimums going to be a problem for my crew?
Lower than most: 24 pieces for screen printing, 12 hats for embroidery, and 1 piece for DTF transfers. If your project is below the screen printing minimum, the shop will quote DTF instead and walk you through the tradeoff.
Will the turnaround actually work for my Palo Alto timeline?
Standard turnaround is five business days from artwork approval. Rush is usually possible if a job kicks off Monday and ships Friday. Tell us your deadline up front and we will tell you what is realistic before you commit.
What happens after the first order?
Your logo gets kept on file, your blanks list and sizing notes stay on hand, and reorders are usually a one-line email. New hires, replacement gear, seasonal restocks, all run from the same files at no additional setup.
Can I trust you with my Palo Alto brand?
5.0 stars across 102+ verified Google reviews, family-owned by Ron Benavente and Brian Newman since 2017, four humans and four shop dogs running every order out of The Red Barn. The reorder rate is what tells you whether a printer can be trusted, and ours stays high.
Compare The Three
Screen printing vs. embroidery vs. DTF.
If you are weighing options for a Palo Alto order, here is how the three methods stack up.
| Screen Printing | Embroidery | DTF Transfers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bulk runs of tees, hoodies, tanks | Hats, polos, jackets, workwear | Short runs, complex art, photo prints |
| Minimum order | 24 pieces | 12 hats / 24 garments | 1 piece |
| Turnaround | 5 business days | 5 business days | 5 business days |
| Color limit | Best at 1-6 colors per design | Up to 15 thread colors | Unlimited (full color) |
| Fabric range | Cotton, blends, performance | Most fabrics, including duck | Cotton, polyester, blends |
| Cost per piece | Lowest at volume | Mid-range, scales with stitch count | Higher per piece, no setup |
| Hand feel | Soft (especially water-based ink) | Stitched, structural | Soft to medium |
Quick Definitions
The terms, in plain English.
Screen printing
A printing method that pushes ink through a mesh stencil onto a garment, one color at a time. Best for bulk runs with one to six colors.
Embroidery
Stitching a logo or design directly into the garment with thread. Permanent, structural, and best on hats, polos, jackets, and workwear.
DTF transfer
Direct-to-Film, a method that prints full-color art onto a film and presses it onto the garment with heat. Best for short runs, photo art, and fabric-tricky orders.
Pantone matching
Using a Pantone Matching System swatch book to mix screen printing inks to a specific brand color, so the print comes off the press the way the brand intends.
Popular Orders
What Palo Alto buyers actually order.
Every card links to the quote flow. Tell us which one fits, we will price it the same business day.
Custom Screen Printing in Palo Alto
Sharp registration, vibrant color, soft hand. 24-piece minimum, 5-day turnaround.
Custom Embroidery in Palo Alto
Hats, polos, jackets, workwear. 12-hat minimum, in-house digitizing.
DTF Transfers for Palo Alto Businesses
Photo-quality full-color prints on any fabric with no real minimum.
Hi-Vis & Workwear Apparel in Palo Alto
Embroidered jackets, branded hi-vis, crew uniforms for service trades.
Laser Engraved Tumblers for Palo Alto Events
Personalized stainless tumblers, awards, and corporate gifts.
Reorder Programs for Palo Alto Crews
Standing accounts that keep your logo, blanks list, and sizing on file.
How It Works
From artwork to your door, in five days.
Quote, proof, run, deliver. Here is what happens after you hit send.
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Quote
Tell us what you need. Same-business-day quote with an itemized blank list.
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Proof
Mockup on the actual garment color. Sign off before any ink or thread moves.
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Run
Standard turnaround is five business days. Rush is usually possible when a job kicks off Monday.
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Deliver
Pickup at The Red Barn or shipped to Palo Alto. Reorder files stay on hand for next time.
Straight from Google
Real reviews from real customers.
Here's what people are saying about working with us. Every word pulled directly from our public Google reviews.
★★★★★
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"They truly go above and beyond. Easy to work with, quick turnaround, and always high-quality results."
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"They are quick, reliable, and always willing to take the extra step to make it perfect."
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"They clearly care about giving you precisely what you want and creating a fantastic result."
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"They were very responsive, reliable, and produce quality work."
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"They are very professional and do top quality work."
★★★★★
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"They are able to help with design and achieve the perfect vision."
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"They offer amazing customer service and attention to detail."
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"If you want care and quality at an affordable price, this is your place."
★★★★★
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"Great service, good experience, awesome work, totally recommended."
Made in Hollister
The Red Barn, shipped to Palo Alto.
The shop runs out of 7600 Fairview Road in Hollister, and the same crew handles every order start to finish, whether the job is going to Palo Alto, a nearby city, or shipping out of state.
Family OwnedSince 20175.0 on Google102+ ReviewsPantone MatchingIn-House Digitizing
Why This Shop
Sublime has been printing and stitching out of The Red Barn in Hollister since 2017. Ron started in print in the mid-90s. Brian runs the business side. Malou and Alyssa handle DTF, laser etching, and embroidery in house. Four people, four shop dogs, one shop.
Across 102+ verified Google reviews, the rating sits at 5.0. The reorder rate is what tells you whether a printer can be trusted, and crews from Palo Alto keep coming back for the next run, the next season, the next hire.
FAQ
Common questions about working with the shop.
Do you serve Palo Alto?
Yes. The shop is in Hollister and runs work for Palo Alto and the surrounding region every week. Pickup at The Red Barn is welcome, or we can ship direct.
How does delivery to Palo Alto work?
From Hollister to Palo Alto is about 70 minutes by drive, so most orders either get picked up at the shop or shipped at standard ground rates. Direct-to-jobsite delivery is available on larger orders when it makes the timing work.
How fast can you turn an order around?
Standard is five business days from artwork approval. Rush is usually possible when a job kicks off Monday and ships Friday, just call and ask.
Can I see a mockup before you run anything?
Yes. Every order gets a mockup on the actual garment color before any ink or thread moves. Approval to press goes once the mockup looks right to you.
What services does the shop offer?
Screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers, laser engraving, stickers, and custom workwear and hi-vis programs. Every technique runs in house.
Can my Palo Alto business set up a reorder program?
Yes. Standing accounts mean we keep your logo, blanks list, and sizing notes on file. Reorders are usually a one-line email.
Do you do small DTF orders for Palo Alto businesses?
Yes. Single-piece DTF runs are available alongside the bulk options, which makes the shop a fit for one-off projects too.
Request a Quote
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Tell us about your project in 60 seconds. We answer fast. usually within the same business day.
Also Serving
Nearby cities we run work for.
If your project crosses city lines, the same crew handles every job from intake to ship.