The Saskatoon Business Owner's Guide to Ordering Branded Apparel

Ordering branded apparel for the first time — staff uniforms, onboarding kits, or a company-wide polo order — comes with more decisions than most business owners expect. Here is what actually matters before you request a quote.

What Is the Minimum Order for Branded Apparel?

At Sandstar Graphics, business orders start at 25 units, though individual product minimums can vary. Businesses ordering below that threshold are usually better served by our standard retail process rather than a bulk quote — if you are not sure which applies to you, just ask and we will point you in the right direction.

Embroidery or Screen Printing for Corporate Apparel?

This is the most common question we get from business clients, and the answer depends on the garment and the impression you want:

• Embroidery — best for polos, dress shirts, hats, and jackets where a raised, premium finish matters
• Screen printing — best for t-shirts, hoodies, and bulk staff apparel where bold colour and lower cost per unit matter more
• DTF printing — a good middle ground for smaller runs or multi-colour designs that would be expensive to screen print

See our full comparison of screen printing vs. embroidery for a deeper breakdown.

How Do I Get Consistent Quality Across Reorders?

This is where working with one local vendor pays off over time. We keep your logo digitized and your colour specifications on file, so a reorder six months or a year later matches the original run — no re-digitizing fees, no guessing at thread colours, and no drift in quality as your team grows.

What Should I Include in My Quote Request?

To get an accurate, fast quote, include:

• Approximate quantity and a size breakdown if known
• The garment type or style you are considering
• Your logo file, or let us know if you need one designed
• Your target delivery date
• Your industry — it helps us recommend the right decoration method and materials

How Long Does a Corporate Apparel Order Take?

Standard turnaround is 1.5 to 2 weeks after you approve a digital proof. We respond to quote requests within 1 business day, so from initial inquiry to finished order is typically 2 to 3 weeks depending on order size and complexity.

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