Custom Apparel for Brooklyn Brands
Made Fast and Done Right
For more than 40 years, USA Tees has helped Brooklyn gyms, schools, small businesses, and creators bring their brands to life through high-quality custom apparel. We print, embroider, and deliver merch people actually want to wear, without the headaches, hidden fees, or long waits.
Family-Owned Since 1986, Trusted Nationwide Today
USA Tees is a family-owned business based in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Since opening in 1987, owner David Cardinale has printed millions of garments for schools, businesses, creators, teams, and individuals across the country.
With decades of hands-on experience, David runs USA Tees with a focus on quality, fast turnaround, and customer service. Whether you’re ordering two shirts or two thousand, every project gets the same level of care and attention.
Milestones We achieved
Shirts Printed Since 1986
Happy Customers Nationwide
Customer Satisfaction Rate
Businesses & Brands Served
From a Single Press in Brooklyn
To Millions of Shirts Across the U.S.
What began in a small garage in Dyker Heights in 1987 has grown into a trusted name in custom screen printing and embroidery.
Founder David Cardinale began with one manual press and a focus on doing things right. Today, USA Tees has printed millions of shirts for schools, businesses, teams, and creators across the country.
The equipment has changed. The commitment to quality hasn’t.
1987 – Getting Started
David Cardinale launched USA Tees in a Brooklyn garage with a single press and a handful of local clients.
1990s – Growing Locally
Word spread through schools, teams, and small businesses. We expanded our tools and built a loyal customer base.
2000s – Expanding Online
We launched our website and began serving customers across the U.S. while keeping the same hands-on service.
Today – Trusted Nationwide
We serve clients across the country with modern tools, fast turnaround, and the same commitment to every order.
Not Sure Where to Start? That’s What We’re Here For
Custom apparel should be simple. You bring the idea. We handle the rest.
You don’t need design experience or a huge order to get started. Whether it’s a few shirts or a full production run, we’ll help you create something that looks professional and wears well.
Use our design studio or talk to a real person. Either way, you’ll get the support and results you came for.
Why Teams, Brands, and Businesses Choose USA Tees
Real-World Printing Experience Since 1987
For nearly four decades, we’ve helped schools, businesses, creators, and event organizers bring their ideas to life on shirts, hats, hoodies, and more. That level of experience shows in every part of the process. We help you choose the right garments, set up your files correctly, and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re printing two pieces or two thousand, we give you the support and clarity needed to get it right.
Personal Service from People Who Actually Care
Every customer gets help from a real person who knows how to get the job done well. Our team can adjust your artwork, fix layout issues, and walk you through the steps before anything goes to print. You’ll get a clear proof for review, and nothing moves forward without your sign-off. We don’t rush you or hand you off to a bot. You get a real partnership, no matter the size of your order.
Quality That Holds Up in the Real World
Every item we print is inspected before shipping. We check print clarity, embroidery quality, placement, and finish to make sure your apparel reflects well on you. If it doesn’t pass our review, it doesn’t ship. Whether you’re handing out branded merchandise or building a clothing line, your gear should look sharp and hold up over time. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every job.