Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Printing & Embroidery Services in Fort Lupton, CO
Founded in 2000 by Mark and Sharon Rients, UME Custom has evolved from a small garage operation into a full-service custom printing and embroidery business. Our journey began with a single embroidery machine and a commitment to quality that remains unchanged today. Over two decades, we've expanded our capabilities to include screen printing, direct-to-garment printing, laser engraving, and vinyl decal production while maintaining hands-on ownership involvement. Our team combines technical expertise with personalized service, operating from a 2,500-square-foot facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. We specialize in transforming client visions into durable, high-quality products through precision techniques and industry-leading equipment.With more than 20 years of combined experience, our owners continue to oversee daily operations, ensuring every project meets our exacting standards. We serve diverse clients including local businesses, schools, and organizations, offering tailored solutions from concept to completion. Our investment in advanced technology and continuous process improvement demonstrates our dedication to staying at the forefront of the custom printing industry. We maintain transparency in all communications and guarantee satisfaction through our commitment to quality craftsmanship and timely delivery.
Services
Screen Printing
Direct to Garment
Embroidery
Vinyl Decals
Laser Engraving
Drag Engraving
Signs and Banners
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in custom printing and embroidery
- Our in-house design team handles complex digitization projects
- We maintain quality control through full vertical integration
- Our owners oversee daily operations and customer service
- We invest in cutting-edge technology across multiple printing methods
Services
Screen Printing
Our screen printing service offers cost-effective, high-quality logo application on apparel and promotional items. Using professional-grade equipment, we produce durable prints on t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jerseys. Ideal for bulk orders, this service provides vibrant, long-lasting results for businesses, schools, and organizations seeking professional branding solutions.
Direct to Garment
Direct-to-garment printing creates photo-quality images on clothing without setup costs. This digital method works best for small quantities and complex designs. Our DTG printers produce detailed, wash-fast prints on cotton garments, making it perfect for custom one-off items or quick turnaround projects requiring photographic detail.
Embroidery
Precision embroidery adds professional, permanent logos to apparel and accessories. With 20+ years of experience, we create durable stitched designs on uniforms, hats, and promotional items. Our multi-head machines handle complex patterns while maintaining tight tolerances, ensuring crisp details and consistent quality across all embroidered products.
Laser Engraving
Our variable-intensity laser engraving creates permanent grayscale images on hard surfaces. This service etches detailed designs into wood, plastic, glass, and metal items. Ideal for personalized gifts, equipment identification, and industrial marking, the process produces precise, durable results that withstand harsh environments without fading.
Vinyl Decals
Precision-cut vinyl decals provide versatile branding solutions for vehicles, windows, and packaging. Available in hundreds of colors and reflective materials, these durable decals withstand outdoor conditions. Our large-format plotters produce crisp lettering and logos for business signage, vehicle graphics, and product labeling applications.
People
Sharon Rients
Owner / President
Co-founder Sharon Rients oversees daily production operations at UME Custom. With a background in bookkeeping and 20+ years in the printing industry, she ensures quality control and customer satisfaction. A Colorado resident since 2000, Sharon manages workflow and maintains the company's commitment to excellence in every project.
Mark Rients
Owner / Vice President of Finance and Design
Co-founder Mark Rients leads design and technical operations at UME Custom. Specializing in graphic design and engraving, he brings decades of printing expertise to each project. With dual experience in Coca-Cola's corporate sector and custom printing, Mark manages technical aspects while maintaining design standards and production innovation.
Questions
What printing methods do you offer?
We provide screen printing, direct-to-garment printing, embroidery, vinyl decals, laser engraving, and drag engraving services for custom apparel and promotional items.
Do you handle small quantity orders?
Yes, our direct-to-garment printing and vinyl decal services work well for small quantities, while screen printing is recommended for larger volume orders.
What materials can you engrave?
Our laser engraving works on wood, plastic, glass, and metal surfaces, while drag engraving handles harder metals and industrial materials.
How do you ensure print quality?
We maintain quality through regular equipment calibration, using premium inks and materials, and conducting final inspections before delivering finished products.
Can you help with logo design?
Our in-house designers offer logo creation and digitization services to prepare your artwork for printing, embroidery, or engraving applications.
What are your standard business hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for order consultations and pickups by appointment.
