Columbus, OH · Husband & Wife Run · Since 2019

Apparel that lands
when it's supposed to.

A Columbus shop that quotes in a day, presses in a week, and picks up the phone. Built for crews, brands, schools, and businesses tired of chasing their printer.

24pc screen min 12pc embroidery min 5 to 10 day turnaround 1021 Checkrein Ave
Start here

Three ways to get your merch made.

However you like to work, there is a path for it. Pick the one that fits. A real person in Columbus is behind all three.

01 / Talk to us

Get in touch

Not sure where to start, or you would rather just have us reach out? Tell us what you are making and you will hear back from a real person, usually within one business day.

Get In Touch
02 / Instant estimate

Get me a price

Know your garment, your colors, and how many you need? Run it through the calculator and see your number right now, instead of waiting on an email.

See My Price
03 / Full design lab

Design it yourself

Jump into the Design Lab. Pick your garment, drop on your logo, lay out the artwork or make it with AI, then send it straight to our press.

Open Design Lab
Who we outfit

Built for the teams that wear it to work.

From a tech company's first all-hands hoodie to a job site full of hi-vis, we print for the businesses that keep central Ohio moving. Tell us your industry and we will spec the right blank for it.

Tech & corporate

Branded hoodies, polos, and onboarding kits for offices, startups, and HQ teams. Consistent color and sizing run after run, so new hires match the rest of the floor.

Construction & trades

Hi-vis tees, hoodies, and hats built for the job site. Durable prints and dense embroidery that survive the wear, the wash, and the season.

Contractors & field crews

Uniform programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and roofing crews. Reorder the same blank and logo any time a new hire starts.

Schools & sports

Spirit wear, team uniforms, booster fundraisers, and event tees, with quick turns when the season sneaks up on you.

Nonprofits & community

Volunteer shirts, fundraiser merch, and event apparel for the organizations doing good around Columbus, priced for a budget that has to stretch.

Restaurants & retail

Front-of-house tees, aprons, and branded merch your customers actually want to wear. Small-batch friendly, restock when you need it.

Local Threads booth in Columbus, OH showing embroidered polos, jackets, and hats on display
Pricing back in seconds. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Right now. See The Calculator
Why print local

Local means something around here.

It means a real person picks up the phone. It means your proof comes back the same business day, not next Tuesday. It means the team pressing your shirts is the same team that might see you at the coffee shop and ask how the event went.

Husband and wife, founded in 2019. Every press and embroidery head running under one Columbus roof. Three services, twenty plus years at the press, one number on the door.

We get to know our customers. We remember what you ordered last season. We tell you when a different blank will save you money or hold up better. That is what we hope it feels like to print local with us.

2019
Founded
20+
Years At The Press
100%
In-House Work
Stacks of freshly printed red and white t-shirts inside the Local Threads shop in Columbus, OH
Local Threads screen printing press at work in the Columbus, OH shop
Need help with the art? We've got you. Our designers can take you from a rough idea to a project that has your whole team feeling together. Design help, included
How it works

From your idea to your door in four steps.

01

Send your project

Quote form, email, or a phone call works. Tell us garments, quantity, deadline. You get pricing back the same business day.

02

See it before it's printed

You get a digital proof showing your art on the chosen garments. Tweak the colors, the size, the placement. We do not burn screens until you are happy.

03

Your order goes to press

Five to ten business days for standard runs. Need it faster? Rush is on the table when the deadline calls for it.

04

Pick up or get it shipped

Drive to Checkrein Ave or we put it on a UPS truck. Your order shows up done right, on the day we promised.

See it priced

Your project, priced in seconds.

Pick your garment, your quantity, and how you want it decorated. The calculator runs the numbers on the spot, so you walk into the conversation already knowing what your project costs.

Service area

Around the corner or across the country.

Local pickup and delivery for shops in central Ohio. Anywhere else, your order ships on the date we promised. Same crew working on it either way.

Common questions

What buyers ask before quoting.

Is my project big enough?

24 pieces for screen printing, 12 pieces for embroidery, promo minimums vary by item (sometimes 12, sometimes 50). If you are above that bar, you are in the right shop.

When will I get my order?

Standard turnaround is five to ten business days from art approval. Have a hard deadline? Tell us up front and we will tell you straight whether rush is on the table.

What if my art isn't print-ready?

You do not need a polished vector to start. Send the cleanest file you have and our designers will clean it up so it presses sharp. You always approve a mockup before any screens get burned.

What garments can I choose?

Almost any blank you can think of. We work with a wide network of garment suppliers, so you can name a specific brand or let us recommend the right fit, weight, and price point for what you are printing.

Will my brand color come out right?

Yes. On screen prints we mix ink to your PMS within reason. On embroidery we match to the closest stock thread (Madeira chart) and call out the exact thread number on the proof so there are no surprises.

Can you ship outside Ohio?

Yes. Central Ohio pickup or local delivery is the cheapest path, but we ship anywhere in the country via UPS or FedEx. Shipping is billed separately, at cost.

Your next project

Bring your vision to life.

Tell us what you are making and when you need it. You get a real timeline, garment options, and one person walking your project from the first sketch to the shipping label. Pricing back the same business day.

Your timeline gets a real answer. Nothing due up front. Not sure where to start? Send what you have.
Want to swing by?

1021 Checkrein Ave, Columbus, OH 43229

Free parking. Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 EST. Walk in and we will show you the floor.

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What customers say

Five stars, sixty-plus times over.

5.0
★★★★★
64 Google reviews
★★★★★

We have had nothing but great experiences with Local Threads. I have communicated with multiple team members and all have been incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful. They provide great feedback on ideas to ensure orders turn out how you expect, and always check to ensure they have all details correct. A great Columbus local small business for all of your embroidery needs and promotional products!

Charissa Sharpes Google Review
★★★★★

I worked with Ryan on a rush project for 50 screen printed t-shirts that we needed in a very short turnaround. He and his team were AMAZING to work with, and our shirts were a HUGE HIT! We decided to switch from our old apparel provider to Local Threads and are excited to see what new ideas they bring to our company. Thanks so much for everything!

Katie Hill Google Review
★★★★★

Ryan and his team did an incredible job working with us as a non-profit. Communication was great. The turn-around was fast and the product was of high quality! We will definitely be using them in the future for a variety of projects.

Tiffany Tripp Google Review
★★★★★

Ryan was extremely helpful in processing a large embroidery order for us. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly how we wanted it and he was able to get it done well before our deadline. I highly recommend Local Threads.

Megan Marshall Google Review
★★★★★

Had such a wonderful experience with Ryan and Candice. Received some valuable advice and insight for our logos and shirts. These are the kind of people that I want to win in business and would highly recommend! Greatly appreciate good folks like this business.

Joshua Spencer Google Review
★★★★★

Our company recently switched to Local Threads and they have been absolutely amazing! We needed a rush item and Candice and Ryan were so easy to work with! Lucky to have such a great company local to Columbus.

Anna Hewitt Google Review
★★★★★

We have had nothing but great experiences with Local Threads. I have communicated with multiple team members and all have been incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful. They provide great feedback on ideas to ensure orders turn out how you expect, and always check to ensure they have all details correct. A great Columbus local small business for all of your embroidery needs and promotional products!

Charissa Sharpes Google Review
★★★★★

I worked with Ryan on a rush project for 50 screen printed t-shirts that we needed in a very short turnaround. He and his team were AMAZING to work with, and our shirts were a HUGE HIT! We decided to switch from our old apparel provider to Local Threads and are excited to see what new ideas they bring to our company. Thanks so much for everything!

Katie Hill Google Review
★★★★★

Ryan and his team did an incredible job working with us as a non-profit. Communication was great. The turn-around was fast and the product was of high quality! We will definitely be using them in the future for a variety of projects.

Tiffany Tripp Google Review
★★★★★

Ryan was extremely helpful in processing a large embroidery order for us. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly how we wanted it and he was able to get it done well before our deadline. I highly recommend Local Threads.

Megan Marshall Google Review
★★★★★

Had such a wonderful experience with Ryan and Candice. Received some valuable advice and insight for our logos and shirts. These are the kind of people that I want to win in business and would highly recommend! Greatly appreciate good folks like this business.

Joshua Spencer Google Review
★★★★★

Our company recently switched to Local Threads and they have been absolutely amazing! We needed a rush item and Candice and Ryan were so easy to work with! Lucky to have such a great company local to Columbus.

Anna Hewitt Google Review