🧵 How Our Apparel is Made

A quick breakdown of how we produce and ship our clothing—whether it's made-to-order, pre-ordered, or locally screen printed.

👕 Made-to-Order (aka Print-On-Demand)

Some of our apparel is printed and fulfilled on demand through a trusted production partner. This allows us to offer a wide range of sizes and colors without holding inventory—keeping things efficient and reducing waste.

These made-to-order items are printed and shipped within the USA, typically from one of three production facilities located in North Carolina, Texas, or California. Your order will ship from the location closest to you when possible, helping ensure timely delivery.

These items typically arrive in 8–13 business days and ship separately from our in-stock items.

Note: These garments use a direct-to-garment (DTG) print process that differs from traditional screen printing. For longest-lasting results, we recommend washing inside out and on cold.

🧵 Locally Screen Printed (Wholesale & Pre-orders)

For larger orders—like those stocked at Adirondack shops we work with—and for our limited-time pre-order campaigns, we partner with Positive Approach Press, a screen printer based in Buffalo, NY.

This lets us offer the highest quality printwork while supporting another local Upstate New York business.

Pre-orders also help us:

• Capture the exact sizes customers need
• Minimize waste and overproduction
• Optimize margins without overstocking

We typically order a few extras to allow for size exchanges or late requests.

📦 Stocked In-House (Hats, Stickers, etc.)

These items are stored and shipped directly from us in Central New York. Orders with in-stock items usually ship within 1–2 business days.

If your order includes both made-to-order and in-stock items, they may arrive in separate packages.

🧭 Why This Model Works

We use different production methods depending on the product—and each one helps us:

• Offer more goods with less waste
• Keep our business flexible and sustainable
• Support local partners and provide the best possible experience

Thanks for supporting thoughtful production and a small, independent Adirondack brand!