Ordering custom apparel starts with a few practical decisions: who will wear it, how many pieces you need, what the design looks like, and when everything needs to be ready. If you are planning an order in Jacksonville, this checklist will help you gather the details for a useful first conversation with N.O.C. Embroidery & Screen Printing.
Start with the people wearing it
A staff polo, a school spirit shirt, and a family reunion tee serve different purposes. Tell us how the apparel will be used before settling on a garment or decoration method.
- For a business, think about staff roles, logo placement, and whether you are ordering work apparel, promotional merchandise, or both. Our Businesses and Brands page is a starting point.
- For a school, sports team, dance studio, or cheer squad, share your program, colors, and whether you need apparel for participants, staff, or supporters. Visit Schools & Teams for the group inquiry form.
- For a reunion, celebration, or other group occasion, explain the event and who is taking part. Our Personal & Events page covers these projects.
Bring a quantity estimate and a needed date
You can start with an approximate number of pieces. Note whether the order includes different garment types, sizes, colors, or designs. Those details help define what needs to be quoted.
Screen printing at N.O.C. has a 24-piece minimum. Smaller orders can be discussed for embroidery or DTF. The appropriate method depends on the artwork, garment, quantity, and placement, so an early conversation can help before you commit to a particular approach.
Share the date you need the finished apparel in hand, not just the date of the event. Leave time for distribution if you will be handing items to employees, families, or team members.
Understand the decoration options
Embroidery stitches the design into the garment with thread. Screen printing applies ink through a prepared screen. DTF, short for direct-to-film, uses a printed transfer that is heat-applied to the garment.
These methods have different artwork and garment requirements. Ask about the specific combination you have in mind rather than assuming the same design will look identical on a shirt, polo, hoodie, and hat. N.O.C. can discuss the options during quoting.
You do not need finished artwork to reach out
If you have a logo or design, share the original file you have available. A screenshot may help explain the idea, but it may not contain the detail needed for production. Artwork requirements can be confirmed when the project is reviewed.
If the design is still an idea, describe the wording, colors, and placement you want. N.O.C. offers design services and creative help. For school or team projects, mention whether individual names or numbers are needed. You do not need to provide a roster with the initial inquiry.
Allow time for approvals before production
N.O.C.'s standard production time is 7 to 10 business days once the quote, 50 percent deposit, and artwork are approved. That production window does not include the time spent deciding on garments, preparing artwork, or collecting approvals. The balance is due at completion.
Tell us about your deadline at the start. Pricing, garment options, decoration details, and timing are confirmed before production. Submitting an inquiry does not confirm an order or reserve a completion date.
A short checklist for your inquiry
- Your business, program, group, or occasion.
- Garment ideas, colors, approximate quantities, and any size information you already have.
- Your logo or design status, preferred placement, and any personalization needs.
- The date you need the finished apparel and the best way to reach you.
Ready to discuss a project? Contact N.O.C. with the details you have. Estimates and early ideas are welcome.