Custom custom apparel for Pleasanton, CA businesses and crews by Sublime Silkscreen at The Red Barn in Hollister

Serving Pleasanton Since 2017

Custom screen printing and embroidery in Pleasanton, CA.

Made in The Red Barn in Hollister, delivered to Pleasanton and the surrounding Tri-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 Pleasanton 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.

Tri-Valley

A few things worth knowing about working with the shop from Pleasanton.

From The Red Barn in Hollister, Pleasanton is an hour and thirty-five north into the Tri-Valley.

Pleasanton is mid-size, Tri-Valley, and most Pleasanton orders ship rather than drive. The work tends to be company uniform programs, embroidered polos for tech offices, and service-trade crew apparel for businesses that work across the East Bay.

If you are running a project that crosses city lines, the shop also serves Livermore, with the same crew handling intake to ship.

If This Sounds Like You

Sublime is built for Pleasanton buyers who fit any of these.

  • You run a Pleasanton business and you want one shop handling shirts, hats, polos, and reorders
  • You manage a Pleasanton crew (construction, electrical, landscaping, hospitality) that needs branded gear that lasts
  • You are a Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, that lands as tech, service trades, and small business. The work is the same idea regardless: branded gear that holds up to daily wear and gets reordered.

Service Trades

Construction, painters, electricians, plumbers, roofers, landscapers, HVAC. Embroidered Carhartt-style jackets, branded hi-vis, crew uniforms.

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) 821-3582

Your Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton businesses.

A representative slice of the work that moves through The Red Barn each week.

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The Floor

Inside the shop, off the press.

Real photography of the press, the embroidery floor, and the work moving through.

Custom screen printing press for Pleasanton apparel orders
Multi-head embroidery machines for Pleasanton custom embroidery
Custom embroidered work jacket for Pleasanton businesses
Laser engraved tumbler with team logo for Pleasanton sports
Live event printing setup at a Pleasanton community event

Why You Are In Good Hands

The questions Pleasanton buyers ask first.

Direct answers to the concerns most Pleasanton businesses bring up before placing the first order.

You are not in Pleasanton that is a problem, right?

From Pleasanton, the shop is about 95 minutes by drive. Most Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton order, here is how the three methods stack up.

Print method comparison for Pleasanton businesses.
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 Pleasanton buyers actually order.

Every card links to the quote flow. Tell us which one fits, we will price it the same business day.

How It Works

From artwork to your door, in five days.

Quote, proof, run, deliver. Here is what happens after you hit send.

01

Quote

Tell us what you need. Same-business-day quote with an itemized blank list.

02

Proof

Mockup on the actual garment color. Sign off before any ink or thread moves.

03

Run

Standard turnaround is five business days. Rush is usually possible when a job kicks off Monday.

04

Deliver

Pickup at The Red Barn or shipped to Pleasanton. 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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★★★★★ 100+ Google Reviews
★★★★★ Google Review

"They truly go above and beyond. Easy to work with, quick turnaround, and always high-quality results."

Quick TurnaroundHigh Quality
Verified Google Reviewer October 2025
★★★★★ Google Review

"They are quick, reliable, and always willing to take the extra step to make it perfect."

ReliableGoes The Extra Mile
Verified Google Reviewer December 2024
★★★★★ Google Review

"They clearly care about giving you precisely what you want and creating a fantastic result."

Detail-Focused
Verified Google Reviewer November 2023
★★★★★ Google Review

"They were very responsive, reliable, and produce quality work."

ResponsiveQuality Work
Verified Google Reviewer September 2023
★★★★★ Google Review

"They are very professional and do top quality work."

Professional
Verified Google Reviewer September 2023
★★★★★ Google Review

"They are able to help with design and achieve the perfect vision."

Design Help
Verified Google Reviewer September 2023
★★★★★ Google Review

"They offer amazing customer service and attention to detail."

Customer ServiceAttention To Detail
Verified Google Reviewer Recent
★★★★★ Google Review

"If you want care and quality at an affordable price, this is your place."

QualityAffordable
Verified Google Reviewer Recent
★★★★★ Google Review

"Great service, good experience, awesome work, totally recommended."

Recommended
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Made in Hollister

The Red Barn, shipped to Pleasanton.

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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton keep coming back for the next run, the next season, the next hire.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Read all 102+ reviews

FAQ

Common questions about working with the shop.

Do you serve Pleasanton?
Yes. The shop is in Hollister and runs work for Pleasanton and the surrounding region every week. Pickup at The Red Barn is welcome, or we can ship direct.
How does delivery to Pleasanton work?
From Hollister to Pleasanton is about 95 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton businesses?
Yes. Single-piece DTF runs are available alongside the bulk options, which makes the shop a fit for one-off projects too.

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Also Serving

Nearby cities we run work for.

If your project crosses city lines, the same crew handles every job from intake to ship.