TL;DRWe run a screen printing shop. We also know who else in the Reno area does good work. This guide profiles 7 shops serving the Reno, NV market in 2026, including ourselves. We'll tell you what each shop does best and where they fall short. Yes, we think we're the best option for most custom apparel projects, but we'll be straight about what the other shops bring to the table. |
If you search "screen printing Reno" right now, you'll get a mix of actual screen printers, franchise DTG shops, and online-only brokers that don't touch a press. Not all of these are the same thing. A real screen printing shop owns presses, burns screens, and runs ink through mesh. A DTG shop prints digitally (different process, different results). A broker takes your order and sends it to someone else.
This guide focuses on shops that actually produce custom apparel in or near Reno. We've been in this industry long enough to know who does good work, and we're not going to trash our competitors just to make ourselves look better. Every shop on this list has earned their spot for a reason.
What we will do is be honest about what each shop specializes in, because the best shop for your project depends on what you need.
1. Battle Born Clothing & Print
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Location: 3 Pebble Beach Ln, Yerington, NV (serves Reno metro, ships nationwide) · Phone: (775) 230-0211 · Website: battlebornclothing.com Services: Screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers, laser engraving, leather goods Equipment: M&R Gauntlet GT-8 Revolver 8-color automatic press, Happy HCD2-1501 multi-head embroidery machines, Workhorse PowerHouse Quartz 5208 conveyor dryer, CO₂ laser engraver, Cowboy CB3500 leather stitching machine That's us. We're an award-winning full-service decoration shop based in Yerington (about 60 miles southeast of Reno) serving the entire Northern Nevada region. We run an M&R Gauntlet GT-8 automatic press, which is an industrial 8-color machine that most shops in this market don't have. That means we handle complex multi-color work, halftones, and simulated process printing that shops running manual presses can't match. Our embroidery runs on Happy HCD2-1501 multi-head commercial machines with hand-digitized artwork (not auto-traced). We source blanks through SanMar, S&S Activewear, and Alphabroder, which gives us access to the full catalog of brands that hobbyist operators can't touch. We also run a laser engraving side producing leather patch hats, keychains, and custom drinkware. No minimums on embroidery. Screen printing starts at 48 pieces. Same-day quotes. 7-day standard turnaround. Best for: Multi-color screen printing, embroidery (especially hats and workwear), Carhartt custom embroidery, mining/construction workwear, team and corporate uniforms, and anyone who wants to talk directly to the owners. |
2. Branded Screen Printing
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Location: 155 E Moana Ln, Reno, NV · Phone: (800) 757-5646 · Website: brandedscreenprinting.com Services: Screen printing, embroidery, stickers, banners, promotional products Branded has been operating in Reno since 2009 and has built strong local visibility. They show up well on Yelp (82 reviews) and have a solid reputation for consistent turnaround on standard screen printing orders. Their product range extends beyond apparel into stickers, banners, and promotional items, making them a one-stop shop for businesses that need marketing materials alongside custom shirts. Best for: Reno-local businesses needing screen printed tees plus promotional products (stickers, banners, business cards) from a single vendor. Strong for school and sports team orders. |
3. Silver Screen Decoration & Fulfillment
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Location: Reno, NV · Website: silverscreenprinting.com Services: Screen printing, embroidery, DTG/DTF, fulfillment services Silver Screen is the heavy hitter in this market. They operate as a trade printer (meaning other print shops and promotional product distributors send work to them) in addition to serving direct clients. They have significant production capacity, a proprietary customer portal for order management, and end-to-end fulfillment capabilities. Their Reno location puts them in the UPS hub zone for 1-2 day ground shipping to the western 11 states. Best for: High-volume orders (500+ pieces), trade/wholesale decoration, companies needing fulfillment and warehousing alongside decoration. They're the enterprise-level option in this market. |
4. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
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Location: 5057 South McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV · Phone: (775) 409-4000 · Website: bigfrog.com/reno Services: DTG printing, screen printing, embroidery, vinyl application Big Frog is a national franchise with a Reno location on South McCarran. Their core strength is direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, which is a different process than screen printing. DTG prints digitally (like an inkjet printer on fabric), which means no minimum orders and full-color capability on small runs. They offer free 15-minute design consultations and 24-hour turnaround on in-stock items. The tradeoff: DTG is great for 1-24 piece orders with full-color art, but it's not the same as screen printing in terms of ink feel and durability on dark fabrics. If you're ordering 48+ pieces, screen printing will typically be more cost-effective and produce a better result. Best for: Single shirts or very small orders (1-24 pieces). Full-color photo prints. Walk-in retail experience. Great for personal gifts, one-off event shirts, and anyone who wants to touch the garments before ordering. |
5. Reno Print Store
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Location: Reno, NV · Website: renoprintstore.com Services: Printing, promotional products, apparel customization Reno Print Store is a broad-service print shop that handles everything from business cards to branded merchandise. They're well-reviewed on Yelp for customer service and quick turnaround. Their strength is being a one-stop print resource where you can get apparel, signage, and printed marketing materials all in one place. Best for: Businesses that need a print vendor for both apparel and traditional printed materials (business cards, flyers, banners). Good for someone who wants one vendor for everything. |
6. Art Town Design Works
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Location: Reno, NV Services: Custom design, screen printing, apparel Art Town is a design-forward shop with a strong reputation for creative artwork. Yelp reviewers consistently praise their design capabilities and the quality of the finished product. If your project needs significant custom artwork or illustration, Art Town brings genuine design talent to the table. Best for: Projects where the design work is as important as the printing. Custom illustration, creative event shirts, and clients who need artwork built from scratch. |
7. Dead Ringer Print Co.
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Location: Reno, NV Services: Screen printing, custom apparel Dead Ringer is a newer entry in the Reno screen printing scene. They show up in Yelp's top results and have been building a customer base in the area. They're worth getting a quote from, particularly for straightforward screen print jobs. Best for: Standard screen printing orders. Worth comparing quotes alongside the more established shops on this list. |
How to Choose the Right Shop for Your Project
The "best" screen printer depends on what you're ordering. Here's a quick decision framework:
| If You Need... | Consider |
| 1 custom shirt, walk-in | Big Frog (DTG, no minimums, retail experience) |
| 48+ screen printed tees | Battle Born (M&R automatic press, 8-color capability) |
| Embroidered hats or workwear | Battle Born (multi-head commercial machines, hand-digitized) |
| 500+ pieces with fulfillment | Silver Screen (trade-level capacity, warehousing, portal) |
| Tees + banners + stickers | Branded or Reno Print Store (multi-product vendors) |
| Custom illustration + print | Art Town (design-forward approach) |
| Carhartt/workwear with your logo | Battle Born (authorized SanMar provider, no minimums) |
5 Questions to Ask Any Screen Printer Before You Order
No matter which shop you go with, ask these questions upfront to avoid surprises:
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1. "Is this screen printed or DTG/DTF?" Different processes produce different results. Screen printing is better for bulk. DTG/DTF is better for small runs. Make sure you know what you're getting. Our comparison guide explains the differences. |
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2. "What press are you running?" An automatic press (like our M&R Gauntlet) produces more consistent registration and ink coverage than a manual press. For multi-color work, this matters. See our process. |
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3. "Do you provide the blank garments or do I?" Shops with wholesale accounts (SanMar, S&S, Alphabroder) can source better blanks at lower cost than you can buy retail. |
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4. "What's included in the quoted price?" Some shops charge separately for screen setup, artwork prep, and color separations. Get an all-in number. Our pricing guide breaks down typical costs. |
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5. "Can I see a proof before production?" Every reputable shop provides a digital proof for approval. If they don't, that's a red flag. 5 signs your last print shop cut corners. |
FAQ
Why is a Yerington shop on a "Best in Reno" list?
Because we serve the Reno metro area daily. Most of our customers are in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and the I-80 corridor. The shop is in Yerington, but the service area is Northern Nevada. We offer delivery and ship orders. You don't need to drive to us unless you want to. See our service areas.
What's the difference between screen printing and DTG?
Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen onto the garment. Best for bulk orders (48+), produces vibrant, durable prints. DTG (direct-to-garment) inkjet prints directly onto fabric. Best for small quantities (1-24), handles full-color photos well. Full comparison here.
What's the typical turnaround for a screen printing order in Reno?
Most shops in this market run 7-10 business days from approved proof. Rush service (3-5 days) is usually available for an added fee. Our standard is 7 business days. If you have a hard deadline, communicate it upfront so the shop can confirm they can hit it.
How much does screen printing cost in Reno?
Pricing varies by shop, garment, number of colors, and quantity. For a rough benchmark: a 1-color print on 48 Gildan tees runs approximately $8-12 per shirt. Multi-color and premium blanks increase the price. Our 2026 pricing guide gives detailed breakdowns.
Can I get just one custom shirt?
For screen printing, most shops require 24-48 pieces minimum due to screen setup costs. For a single shirt, go with a DTG shop (Big Frog) or a DTF shop (we offer DTF with no minimums). For a single embroidered item, we handle that with no minimum.
Is this list paid or sponsored?
No. We wrote this because we know the market. No shop on this list paid to be included. We're one of the shops on the list, so yes, we have a bias. We've tried to be fair about what each shop does well.
Get a Quote from Battle BornSame-day quotes. M&R automatic press. No minimums on embroidery. EMAIL FOR A QUOTE CALL (775) 230-0211 |
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