Apparel & decoration
Screen Printing vs. Embroidery: Which Fits Your Project?
Compare screen printing and embroidery by garment, design and purpose, with practical planning advice from GMB Custom Apparel in Greenville, NC.
2 min readFamily-owned • Greenville, NC
We Don’t Just Print Shirts.
We Build Brands.
Custom apparel & branding in Greenville.
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Family-owned in Greenville, serving Winterville and Eastern North Carolina.
Meet the familyFamily-owned • Greenville, North Carolina
We Don’t Just Print Shirts. We Build Brands.
Custom apparel, embroidery, screen printing, DTF, signs, promotional products and company stores — one local partner who reviews your artwork, proofs your design and stands behind the finished order.
Custom apparel, printing & embroidery.
One local partner for your brand.
Official ECU® licensed provider
ECU Merchandise, Made in Greenville.
Purple-and-gold apparel for teams, alumni groups, departments, clubs and company giveaways — screen printed, embroidered or packed for gifting, produced in-house by a licensed ECU provider.
Built for Print Hustlers
You Hustle. We Print. You Grow.
Ready-to-press DTF transfers for side hustles, clothing brands and busy print shops — no DTF printer required. Same-day printing for eligible orders submitted and paid by 11 AM Eastern, Monday–Friday.
- Years of experience, family owned
- 15+
- Years of experience, family owned
- 5-star Google reviews
- 100+
- 5-star Google reviews
- Printed products
- 500k
- Printed products
- Rush eligibility confirmed per project
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- Rush eligibility confirmed per project
How it works
A simpler way to get custom apparel
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Tell us about the project
Garments, quantities, artwork and your in-hand date — by quote form, portal, phone or a visit to the Greenville shop.
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We review and recommend
We check your artwork, suggest the right decoration method and confirm what is achievable before you commit.
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You approve the proof
Nothing goes to production until you have approved the digital mockup and details.
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We produce and deliver
Your order is decorated, inspected against the approved proof and ready for local pickup or shipping.
Why choose GMB?
- Personal service: One-on-one guidance tailored to your goals and budget.
- Quality you can review: Design assistance and mockups before production.
- Flexible quantities: Small orders and bulk programs, with no minimums on select digital printing services.
- Convenient delivery: Local pickup in Greenville and nationwide shipping.
- Deadline support: Rush options available on eligible orders.
- Confident product choices: Consultations and merchandise try-ons by appointment.
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3 easy ways to order
Shop custom apparel online, request a guided quote or start a text order with our Greenville team.
Self-service
Shop custom apparel online
Pick a garment, add your design and check out in our online shop — no appointment or phone call needed. Best for straightforward orders you already have in mind. Pricing and checkout are handled in the shop itself.
Guided
Request a custom quote
Bulk programs, mixed decoration methods, company stores, fundraising campaigns or artwork that needs help — tell us about the project and our team will recommend the right approach and confirm pricing before anything is produced.
By text
Start your order by text
Prefer texting? Share your apparel project and questions through our text ordering page. Confirm order details, pricing and deadline eligibility before production.
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What are you working on?
Five ways most projects start. Each path leads to real examples, honest guidance and a quote from our Greenville team.
Custom Apparel
Screen printing, embroidery and DTF for tees, hoodies, polos and workwear — from small orders to full programs.
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Corporate Branding
Uniform programs, branded workwear and marketing materials that keep your business looking consistent.
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Company Stores
Online stores where employees, members or supporters order approved merchandise — we produce and fulfill.
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Teams & Schools
Uniforms, spirit wear, warmups and varsity jackets for schools, rec leagues and travel teams.
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Signs & Promo
Banners, displays, promotional products and branded gifts that put your name in front of people.
Explore signs & promoHoliday 2026
Holiday Gifts & Branded Merch
Employee appreciation gifts, embroidered outerwear, corporate branded gifts, event merchandise and team jackets — planned around your in-hand date.
Plan your holiday orderOur projects
Proof, not promises
Most print shops don’t showcase their work upfront — but we do. Why guess what you’ll get when you can see it firsthand?
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See it before you buy
Most print shops don't showcase their work upfront—but we do! Why guess what you'll get when you can see it firsthand? Explore our portfolio and feel confident knowing you're getting the best before you buy. Quality. Precision. No surprises.
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Decoration
Print services we produce
Embroidery
Corporate wear, polos, caps, jackets and monograms with in-house digitizing.
Learn moreScreen Printing
Bulk tees, hoodies and spirit wear with vibrant, durable inks.
Learn moreDTF Transfers
Full-color transfers for compatible fabrics — same-day cutoff 11 AM Eastern, Mon–Fri, eligibility applies.
Learn moreRhinestones
Bling and specialty decoration for shirts, hoodies and more.
Learn moreSublimation
Vibrant all-over printing on performance apparel and compatible gifts.
Learn moreOur story
A family shop that grew with Greenville
GMB Custom Apparel is a family-owned, faith-driven company serving Greenville, Winterville and Eastern North Carolina — and an Official ECU® Licensed Merchandise Provider. Take a quick look inside the shop, then hear how it started, straight from the family.
From the GMB Blog
Good projects start with good information.
Artwork, decoration and team-apparel advice for your next project.
Artwork & planning
How to Prepare Your Logo for Embroidery
Plan logo files, thread colors, placement and proof approval for embroidered polos, hats and jackets with GMB Custom Apparel in Greenville, NC.
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Business & teams
A Company Uniform Order Checklist for Growing Teams
Organize staff sizes, garment choices, logo placements and reorders for a company uniform program in Greenville, Winterville and Eastern NC.
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Artwork & planning
DTF Artwork Preparation: A Checklist Before You Order
Prepare DTF artwork with intentional backgrounds, print dimensions and checked details before discussing transfers with GMB Custom Apparel.
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