Question 1

Who does custom screen printing in Cortland, NY?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex, at 46 Elm Street in Cortland, New York, has done in-house custom screen printing since 1984. The company runs art, screen printing, and embroidery in one 30,000 square foot facility and serves teams, schools, restaurants, industrial employers, and national brands across Central New York. Call 1-800-417-7791 or email GTSales@Graph-Tex.com.

Question 2

What is the minimum order for custom shirts at Graph-Tex?

Accepted Answer

Minimums depend on the decoration method and the garment. Graph-Tex has printed runs as small as a single team's worth of shirts and as large as ten thousand pieces, and package programs carry their own set minimums. The exact minimum for a specific job is confirmed on the quote — call 1-800-417-7791 or email GTSales@Graph-Tex.com.

Question 3

Does Graph-Tex do embroidery as well as screen printing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Graph-Tex has run a complete in-house embroidery department since 1995, with single-head, six-head, and twelve-head machines. That range means the same shop can run a dozen embroidered polos for an office and a full multi-location company rollout, and can combine printed and embroidered pieces inside one order.

Question 4

Can Graph-Tex design the artwork, or do I need to supply it?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex has an in-house art staff and design is where every job starts. Customers can supply finished artwork, supply a logo and a rough idea, or start from nothing at all. The art team builds the concept, then prepares the press-ready separations for screen printing or the digitized file for embroidery.

Question 5

How does a company apparel webstore work?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex builds a private online store stocked with the approved garments and approved artwork for one organization. Staff, players, or members order from it directly, which removes size collection and order chasing from the coordinator's job. Orders come back to one delivery point or ship to individuals, depending on how the program is set up.

Question 6

What brands of apparel can Graph-Tex order and decorate?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex decorates apparel from Nike, Under Armour, Carhartt, Patagonia, The North Face, adidas, New Balance, Champion, Columbia, Charles River Apparel, Stormtech, Richardson, Badger Sport, Augusta and Holloway, Game Sportswear, Pennant, Port & Company, Sport-Tek, Gildan, Next Level, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, and more, sourced through SanMar, alphabroder, and S&S Activewear.

Question 7

Does Graph-Tex outfit restaurants and industrial crews?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Graph-Tex runs uniform programs for restaurants and hospitality groups — front of house, kitchen, management, and headwear — and workwear programs for industrial and trade employers using Carhartt and comparable brands, including hi-vis, outerwear, and new-hire packs.

Question 8

How long has Graph-Tex been in business?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex started in 1984 in Cortland, New York with a used manual press and 800 square feet of rented second-floor space. It moved to 24 Court Street in 1986, to a 7,500 square foot facility on Luker Road in 1991, added embroidery in 1995, and has operated from a 30,000 square foot facility at 46 Elm Street since 2000. The company employs more than 35 people.

Question 9

Where can I see the apparel catalogs Graph-Tex orders from?

Accepted Answer

Graph-Tex publishes live supplier catalogs at graph-tex.com/catalogs, including the SanMar catalog, the alphabroder catalog, and a promotional products catalog. Anything found in those catalogs can be quoted and decorated by Graph-Tex — call 1-800-417-7791 with a style number.

Question 10

Does Graph-Tex have a retail store?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Geared 2 Sports, a division of Graph-Tex, has been Cortland's hometown sporting goods store since 1991, at 24 Court Street in Cortland, NY. It carries equipment, footwear, and apparel for lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, and other recreational sports. Phone 607-756-1875.

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