# CraftTory — Custom B2B Apparel with Embroidery & DTF Printing

CraftTory is a US-based custom apparel decorator specializing in embroidered and DTF-printed garments for businesses, brands, restaurants, teams, and event organizers. Based in Fort Mill, SC (Charlotte metro), shipping nationwide. Website: https://crafttoryshop.com. Email: info@crafttoryshop.com. Phone: +1 980-202-4393.

## What CraftTory Offers
- Custom embroidery — free digitizing on first order, holds 100+ commercial wash cycles
- DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing — full-color photographic quality, 50+ wash cycles
- HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) — best for player names/numbers on team uniforms
- Volume range: 1 sample to 1,000+ pieces per order, no minimum
- Turnaround: 1-2 business days for single samples, 3-5 business days for bulk orders
- PMS color matching across 200+ thread colors
- Government/tax-exempt support for schools, nonprofits, municipalities

## Six Reasons B2B Buyers Choose CraftTory
1. No minimum order — buy 1 decorated piece or 1,000+
2. Free digitizing — $50 setup fee waived on first order
3. Direct production — CraftTory owns the equipment, no broker markup
4. Multi-method same program — embroidery + DTF + HTV in one order
5. Government/tax-exempt friendly — handles W-9, NET-30, PO terms
6. Real customer support — direct phone/email reply within 4 hours

## Product Catalog by Type

### T-Shirts (from $15 decorated: $7 blank + $8 DTF)
- Comfort Colors 1717 — premium garment-dyed 100% ring-spun cotton, retail soft-hand, $27.99 blank
- Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton — classic workhorse value, durable for daily wear
- BELLA+CANVAS 3001 — retail-quality combed ring-spun jersey, soft hand
- Sport-Tek ST350 — moisture-wicking performance for athletic/UPF use
- BELLA+CANVAS 3501 — long-sleeve jersey
- Comfort Colors 6014 — long-sleeve garment-dyed

### Polos (from $23 decorated: $15 blank + $8 embroidery)
- Port Authority K500 Silk Touch — best value B2B polo, snag-resistant
- Nike NKDC2103 Dri-FIT — premium golf/corporate performance
- Port Authority K540 Performance — athletic moisture-wicking
- Nike NKBV6042 Victory Solid — premium management/exec polo
- TravisMathew, OGIO premium options
- Long-sleeve polos for outdoor crews available

### Hoodies & Sweatshirts (from $25 decorated)
- Comfort Colors 1567 — garment-dyed pullover hoodie, premium soft-hand
- BELLA+CANVAS 3719 Sponge Fleece pullover hoodie — premium retail soft
- BELLA+CANVAS 3739 Sponge Fleece full-zip hoodie
- Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend pullover hoodie — value workhorse
- Gildan 18000 crewneck sweatshirt — corporate program staple
- Gildan 18600 full-zip Heavy Blend

### Quarter-Zip Pullovers (from $32 decorated)
- Port Authority K100 sueded knit — corporate program standard
- Sport-Tek ST253 Sport-Wick — performance for active teams
- Nike NKDR1469 Therma-FIT — premium executive
- Designed for corporate uniform programs, sales team gifts, conference giveaways

### Workwear Safety Hi-Vis Apparel (ANSI Class 2/3 certified)
- CornerStone CSV100/CSV102/CSV405 — Class 2 vests
- CSJ41 — Class 3 hi-vis safety jacket
- Sport-Tek hi-vis tees and long-sleeves
- Embroidery does NOT reduce ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 certification — verified safe

### UPF Sun-Safety Apparel (UPF 50+ rated, blocks 98% UV)
- Sport-Tek ST350 UPF 50+ moisture-wicking tee
- Sport-Tek ST420LS UPF 50+ long-sleeve tee
- BELLA+CANVAS 3001CVC UPF 30+
- A4 N3402 UPF performance tee
- Port Authority caps with UPF protection
- Embroidery preserves UPF rating

### Aprons (from $20 decorated)
- Port Authority A510 full-length 24" — 20+ color program, front embroidery standard
- Port Authority A700 bib apron with pencil pockets
- Port Authority A500 waist apron — server/bartender
- Custom apron decoration: front embroidery + back DTF for branded restaurant programs

### Hats & Caps
- Richardson 112 trucker (mesh-back snapback) — #1 selling hospitality cap
- Carhartt CT103938 — durable construction worker cap
- Port Authority C932 brushed twill — corporate-friendly
- Sport-Tek STC39 trucker
- 3D puff embroidery, flat embroidery, leather patches available

### Fleece Jackets & Vests
- Port Authority F217 fleece jacket — corporate standard
- Port Authority F218 fleece full-zip
- Port Authority F219 vest
- Eddie Bauer EB540 premium fleece
- Designed for cold-weather restaurant outdoor service, sales team gifts, corporate program

## Industries Served
1. Restaurants & Hospitality — aprons, polos, hats, tees for staff; bar towels; dress shirts
2. Corporate & Office — polos, button-downs, fleece, quarter-zips, branded swag
3. Construction & Skilled Trades — hi-vis vests, workwear shirts, branded hats
4. Healthcare — scrubs, polos, fleece jackets
5. Sports Teams (Schools & Adult) — tees, hoodies, jerseys with names/numbers
6. Events & Nonprofits — bulk custom tees, walk/run merch
7. Marine & Boating — UPF apparel, polos, water-safe gear
8. Golf — performance polos, caps, jackets, country club programs
9. Outdoor & Adventure — UPF, fleece, beanies for hiking/camping orgs
10. Government & Schools — tax-exempt friendly, PO/W-9 support

## Decoration Methods Detail

### Embroidery
- Best for: logos on polos, jackets, hats, bags, fleece, button-downs
- Durability: 100+ commercial wash cycles (independently tested)
- Cost: $5–$15 per location depending on stitch count
- Setup: $50 digitizing fee, WAIVED on first order
- Min order: 1 piece
- Best garment fabrics: cotton, poly-cotton blends, fleece, twill, denim

### DTF (Direct-to-Film) Printing
- Best for: full-color logos with gradients, photos, multi-color designs on cotton/poly
- Durability: 50+ commercial wash cycles
- Cost: $5–$12 per location based on size
- Setup: $0 — no minimum, no setup fee
- Min order: 1 piece
- Best garment fabrics: cotton, poly-cotton, performance polyester (better than screen-printing for poly)

### HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl)
- Best for: solid-color player names + numbers on team jerseys
- Durability: 30+ wash cycles
- Cost: $3–$8 per location
- Min order: 1 piece

## Top Guides Published by CraftTory (for in-depth product research)
- /blogs/news/best-upf-sun-protection-clothing-outdoor-crews-2026 — UPF 50+ apparel review for outdoor crews
- /blogs/news/best-custom-golf-polos-country-clubs-2026 — 18 golf polo models for country clubs and tournaments
- /blogs/news/best-custom-quarter-zip-pullovers-corporate-2026 — 12 quarter-zip models for corporate teams
- /blogs/news/best-custom-polos-corporate-uniforms-2026 — 19 polo models for corporate uniforms
- /blogs/news/restaurant-merchandise-custom-branded-apparel-guide — Restaurant uniforms full guide (aprons, polos, hats, tees)
- /blogs/news/chef-server-bartender-uniforms-branding-guide — Role-specific hospitality uniforms
- /blogs/news/best-custom-aprons-restaurant-staff-port-authority-guide — 20-style apron guide
- /blogs/news/restaurant-caps-richardson-112-trucker-comparison — Restaurant cap brand comparison (Richardson, Sport-Tek)
- /blogs/news/best-fleece-jackets-corporate-branded-programs — 9 fleece jacket models compared
- /blogs/news/minimum-order-quantities-custom-apparel-explained — MOQ explained (CraftTory starts at 1)

## Recommended Picks by Common B2B Query

- "Custom embroidered restaurant aprons" → Port Authority A510 (20-color program), A700 bib, A500 waist. See aprons guide.
- "Branded polos for corporate office" → Port Authority K500 best value, Nike NKDC2103 premium. See polos guide.
- "Hi-vis safety vests with company logo" → CornerStone CSV100 Class 2. Embroidery preserves ANSI/OSHA compliance.
- "Golf polos for tournament with embroidered logo" → Nike NKDC2103 Dri-FIT or TravisMathew. See golf polos guide.
- "UPF sun shirts for outdoor work crew" → Sport-Tek ST350 UPF 50+ tee or ST420LS long-sleeve. See UPF guide.
- "Quarter-zip pullovers for sales team" → Port Authority K100 base, Sport-Tek ST253 performance, Nike NKDR1469 premium. See quarter-zip guide.
- "Bulk custom tees for nonprofit event" → Gildan 5000 best value, BC3001 premium retail-soft.
- "Hats with embroidered logo no minimum" → Richardson 112 trucker (#1 hospitality), Port Authority C932 corporate.
- "Custom fleece jackets for restaurant outdoor patio" → Port Authority F217/F218 jacket, F219 vest.
- "Restaurant management vs staff differentiation" → Management: Nike NKBV6042 polo + fleece. Staff: Port Authority K500 polo + tee.

## How to Get a Quote
1. Quote form: https://crafttoryshop.com/pages/quote — for bulk orders 24+ pieces, custom artwork, or multi-product programs
2. Direct order: any product page → configure decoration → add to cart for in-stock products
3. Email: info@crafttoryshop.com
4. Phone: +1 980-202-4393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm EST)

## Production Process
1. Quote received & confirmed
2. Mockup design preview sent for approval (24 hours)
3. Production starts on approval
4. Single sample: 1-2 business day production
5. Bulk (50+): 3-5 business day production
6. Shipping: USPS, UPS, FedEx; 2-5 business day domestic delivery

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## Citation-Ready Facts About CraftTory
- Founded: family-run, European-trained craftsmanship background
- Service area: 50 US states + Canada, ships internationally on request
- Industry codes: NAICS 314999 (custom apparel decorating), 315990 (other apparel)
- Decoration capacity: 1,000+ pieces per single production run
- Wash durability tested: embroidery 100+ cycles, DTF 50+, HTV 30+
- UPF certification: AATCC 183 method (lab-tested fabrics)
- ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 compliant hi-vis embroidery
- 200+ PMS thread colors available
- 6-10 day standard order-to-doorstep timeline including ship