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5 Best T-Shirt Printing Shops in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A custom order for 40 shirts due by Thursday doesn't leave room for a shop that ghosts your emails. Among New York's t-shirt printing shops, the top name here holds 672 Google reviews at a near-perfect 4.9 stars, and three shops on this list rate 4.9 or higher.

Short answer: Customnia leads New York t-shirt printing with 4.9 stars across 672 Google reviews, known for same-day and rush turnarounds on custom shirts, hoodies, and tote bags. CustomEZ in Harlem (4.9, 324 reviews) and TJ Clothing NY (4.9, 122 reviews) both earn matching near-perfect ratings, while JB Screen Printing & Embroidery brings over 20 years in the trade with free NYC pickup and delivery.
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How New York's Top Print Shops Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Customnia | Custom T-shirts 4.9 672 Rush orders, same-day pickup View ›
2 CustomEZ 4.9 324 Harlem local, husband-and-wife run View ›
3 JB Screen Printing & Embroidery 4.6 208 Corporate & brand apparel View ›
4 Cre8 Imprints 4.6 179 Heat-press transfers, no equipment needed View ›
5 TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing 4.9 122 New business launches, small runs View ›
5 Best T-Shirt Printing Shops in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Customnia | Custom T-shirts logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Customnia | Custom T-shirts

4.9672 Google reviews

Customnia is a Long Island City print shop specializing in custom t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tote bags, embroidery, and custom stickers, with an online design tool for building orders before printing. The shop is built around fast turnaround, offering same-day and overnight printing for both one-off pieces and bulk orders, and ships to the wider New York and New Jersey area. It's the most-reviewed t-shirt printer on this list.

What people praise

  • Same-day or next-day turnaround reported even on bulk orders of 40 or more shirts
  • Text and email updates keep customers posted on order status
  • Image quality holds up even from lower-resolution source files
  • Easy pickup system with no lines reported

Worth knowing

  • A small number of reviewers report quality-control issues on embroidery orders and slow responses to complaints
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume672 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated shop here, and the pick if you're racing a deadline. The rare complaints center on embroidery specifically, so confirm expectations up front for that service.

43-01 21st St Unit 211B (2nd floor, Long Island City, NY 11101

CustomEZ logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

CustomEZ

4.9324 Google reviews

CustomEZ is a Harlem print shop offering custom t-shirts, hats, bags, hoodies, and embroidery, run as a husband-and-wife operation with a strong emphasis on getting each customer's vision right. The shop takes on personal orders like party favors alongside branded apparel for businesses, and prints hold up well through repeated washing without shrinking or fading, according to reviewers.

What people praise

  • Owners take real care matching the final product to what the customer asked for
  • Prints and embroidery are described as durable through repeated washing
  • Friendly, welcoming service on both small personal orders and larger runs
  • Repeat customers report consistently exceeding expectations on later orders

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted slightly off coloring on a printed image, though the overall result was still well received
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume324 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-loved neighborhood shop with a tight, personal touch. Ties for the top rating on this list and is a strong choice for anyone who wants a shop that treats a small order like it matters.

24 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery

4.6208 Google reviews

JB Screen Printing & Embroidery is a Lower East Side shop with more than 20 years in New York's apparel decoration trade, specializing in screen printing, high-end embroidery, and DTF printing for brands, agencies, and organizations. The shop offers free pickup and delivery across New York City plus nationwide shipping, and takes on both large branded orders and smaller custom requests like embroidered aprons.

What people praise

  • Fast turnaround even on tight, last-minute deadlines
  • Door-to-door pickup and delivery service simplifies large orders
  • Clear communication throughout multi-round edit processes
  • Handles large embroidery runs, 50-plus pieces, without sacrificing quality

Worth knowing

  • Appointment-only access means you can't just walk in
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume208 · 85th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialist pick for brands and organizations that need consistent, well-executed apparel at volume. Its two decades in the trade show in the reviews, even if it ranks a step below the highest-rated shops here on review count.

Appoinment Only, 108 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

Cre8 Imprints logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Cre8 Imprints

4.6179 Google reviews

Cre8 Imprints is a Chelsea print shop offering DTF (direct-to-film) heat transfers, custom apparel printing, and press services for customers who don't own their own heat press. The shop handles both one-color and multicolor jobs, working with schools, PTA groups, and individuals on everything from custom hoodies to jacket branding, and sells DTF gang sheets and single transfers by size.

What people praise

  • Presses garments on-site for customers without their own equipment
  • Fast turnaround reported even on same-week jackets and hoodies
  • Owner adds small extras and takes time to talk through the order
  • Good option for repeat community orders like school events

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer described a serious order mix-up and slow resolution
  • Communication can be inconsistent when the shop is busy
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume179 · 79th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid choice if you want heat-press transfers without buying your own press, and most reviewers report a smooth, friendly experience. Confirm order details in writing given the one serious complaint on record.

51 W 28th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001

TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TJ Clothing NY | Custom T-Shirt Printing

4.9122 Google reviews

TJ Clothing NY is a Chelsea-area custom t-shirt printing and manufacturing shop that also operates its own streetwear line, working with customers launching new apparel businesses as well as one-off custom orders. The shop handles printing, sizing, and embroidery for individuals and small brands, and reviewers describe staff walking first-time clothing entrepreneurs through the entire process.

What people praise

  • Staff are described as genuinely invested in helping new businesses launch
  • Fast, friendly transactions even for simple single-item orders
  • Contour-cut prints hold up well to stretching
  • Open seven days a week, including weekends

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the largest shops on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume122 · 74th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect rating and a good fit if you're printing for a new brand rather than a one-off event. It ranks lower here mainly on review volume, not on the quality reviewers describe.

43 W 28th St 1st Floor, New York, NY 10001

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other New York print shops here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does custom t-shirt printing cost in New York? (2026)

None of the shops on this page listed a specific per-shirt printing price in the reviews or site text we reviewed, so we’re not publishing a cost table rather than guessing. Pricing on custom printing typically depends on quantity, number of colors, print method (screen print, DTF, or embroidery), and garment choice, and each shop quotes per order.

Serving all of New York

These shops are spread across the city, from Long Island City and Harlem to Chelsea and the Lower East Side, so a search for t-shirt printing near me should return a nearby option in most boroughs. Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions to the closest shop.

What to ask before you order custom printing

  • What’s the realistic turnaround time for my order size, and can you rush it?
  • Which print method do you recommend for my design (screen print, DTF, or embroidery) and why?
  • Do you offer pickup, delivery, or shipping, and is there a fee?
  • Can I see a proof before the full run is printed?
  • What happens if there’s a printing error on my order?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these print shops?

We started from t-shirt printing, screen printing, and custom apparel shops in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can any of these shops handle a rush order?

Customnia and JB Screen Printing & Embroidery both have reviewers describing same-day or next-day turnaround on tight deadlines. Always confirm rush availability by phone before placing a time-sensitive order.

What’s the difference between screen printing and DTF printing?

Screen printing pushes ink through a stencil and tends to hold up well on large, simple runs, while DTF (direct-to-film) prints a design onto film and heat-presses it onto the garment, which works well for smaller runs or detailed, colorful designs. Shops like Cre8 Imprints specialize in DTF transfers, while JB Screen Printing leans on traditional screen printing for bulk brand orders.

The bottom line

Customnia is the safe default given its size, speed, and top rating, while CustomEZ is worth the trip to Harlem if you want a smaller, more personal shop. Whichever you choose, ask for a proof before the full run prints.

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