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Your Trusted Partner for Custom Apparel Decoration
At UTeeS, we have dedicated ourselves to becoming a trusted leader in custom apparel decoration since our founding. With over two decades of experience and a state-of-the-art 90,000-square-foot production facility in Cleveland, Ohio, we specialize in delivering high-quality decoration services for businesses of all sizes. Our team of skilled professionals utilizes advanced equipment, including 11 screen presses, 34 embroidery heads, and 6 direct-to-garment machines, to handle orders ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 units with precision. We prioritize reliability through dedicated account representatives, 24-hour order processing, and a robust single-invoice solution that simplifies billing and logistics.Our commitment to staying at the forefront of design trends, combined with our exclusive access to a global network of designers and product developers, ensures our clients receive cutting-edge solutions. We distinguish ourselves through our Code Blue emergency service, which provides rapid response for urgent requests, and our proprietary BrandU/Design and BrandU/Merch programs that streamline complex art projects and trend-driven product sourcing. With a focus on process-driven excellence and a workforce of over 200 team members, we have built a reputation for exceeding client expectations in both large-scale contract programs and time-sensitive orders.
Services
Screen Printing
Embroidery
Direct-to-Garment Printing
Heat Transfer
Packaging Services
Design Solutions
Promotional Products
Large Order Fulfillment
Brand Development
Emergency Decoration
Highlights and features
- We handle orders from 5,000 to 100,000 units with dedicated production teams.
- Our 24-hour PO entry and estimate turnaround ensure rapid project initiation.
- We maintain 34 embroidery heads and 11 screen presses for high-volume precision.
- Our single-invoice solution eliminates supplier discrepancies and streamlines billing.
- We provide Code Blue emergency services for urgent decoration needs.
Associations and certifications
- PPAI
- ASI
What people say
Nimble and willing to help
Exceed expectations
Streamline complex processes
Rapid turnaround times
Dependable partner
Services
Screen Printing
Our screen printing department produces 3.5 million impressions annually using 7 M&R automatic presses and 4 manual presses. This method ensures vibrant, durable designs for bulk apparel orders. Clients benefit from our capacity to handle complex multi-color projects efficiently.
Embroidery
With 34 Tajima M Series embroidery heads, we deliver 225,000 impressions annually. Our team uses premium Madeira thread and outsourced digitizing to create detailed, professional embroidered logos. This service caters to clients seeking premium textile branding solutions.
Direct-to-Garment Printing
Our 6 Brother GTX DTG printers produce 265,000 impressions yearly using Firefly Synergy pretreatment and drying systems. This service offers photo-realistic prints with quick turnaround for small batches. Clients gain access to intricate designs without screen setup costs.
Heat Transfer
We apply 380,000 heat transfers annually using Stahls Dual Fusion and Hix Hotronix presses. This method provides precise, durable graphics for specialty items. Clients benefit from our expertise in applying complex multi-layer transfers at scale.
Packaging Services
Our packaging department handles 850,000+ units annually, including 575,500 bag-n-tag items. We offer customized packaging solutions with goals to streamline distribution. Clients reduce logistics complexity through our integrated decoration and packaging workflows.
People
Chris Jelinek
Director of Strategic Growth
Chris leads strategic growth initiatives at UTeeS, leveraging 15+ years of promotional products experience to develop scalable solutions for major distributors.
Nick Dadas
Co-Founder
As co-founder, Nick Dadas has shaped UTeeS' operational framework over two decades, focusing on production innovation and client relationship development.
Katie Wolanczyk
Director of Strategic Growth
Katie drives growth strategies at UTeeS, specializing in expanding market reach through data-driven promotional product solutions for national clients.
Questions
What decoration methods does UTeeS offer?
UTeeS provides screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment printing, heat transfer, and branding services using industrial-grade equipment for high-volume production.
Can UTeeS handle very large orders?
Yes, we specialize in large-scale programs from 5,000 to 100,000 units with dedicated production teams and streamlined fulfillment processes.
Do you offer emergency decoration services?
Our Code Blue service provides all-hands-on-deck support for urgent requests, including accelerated production timelines and rapid problem resolution.
What is the single-invoice solution?
This system consolidates billing, waives unpacking fees, and simplifies supply chain management by handling supplier discrepancies and substitutions internally.
How does UTeeS ensure order accuracy?
We maintain detailed spec sheets, provide pre-production samples, and track supplier shipments to minimize errors and delays in large-volume orders.
Reviews (3)
Rory Hennessey
Dec 06, 2019
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717 Ink might have the best customer service of any business I have encountered. I cannot recommend them enough.
Als Specialties
Jul 26, 2019
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Cool place to get embroidery done,
Staff is polite and professional!
Staff is polite and professional!
Kelsey Vedder
Aug 01, 2018
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Every year or two, I come across somebody worth bragging about and try to let people know. I wanted to take a minute to let someone know that our rep, John Ferek has done a phenomenal job working with us and representing your company. He has set expectations and held his ground for each order, proactively communicates, is extremely knowledgeable from art to print, is very through, is quick to reply, is honest when he doesn't know and quick to get an answer, is always upbeat, makes himself available after hours and is definitely one of the best reps I have worked with from any vendor type in 20
