Bulk T-Shirts & Showroom
We specialize in bulk t-shirt orders, designing and printing everything in-house at our Oakland, California location. Locally owned and operated.
Showroom visits available Monday–Saturday by appointment only.
For custom orders of 24 or more t-shirts, reach out to us for a quote. We'll get back to you the same business day.
3234 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
510-213-8166
Just steps away from the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
T-shirts, caps, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more in as little as five business days.
We can print your design, artwork, or photos on t-shirts, caps, hoodies, sweatshirts, and a wide variety of other apparel. Order 24 or 2,400 (or more) t-shirts for your company, school, or event. We carry adult, youth, and toddler sizes.
Every order gets our full attention. Whether you're an individual, a local business, a school, or a non-profit, we're here to work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm new to all of this custom t-shirt stuff. A little help, please?
We're here to help get your design on a t-shirt or hoodie — and have some fun doing it. Because creating and designing stuff should be a ton of fun.
How do you determine if my design is ready to be printed?
A few factors come into play, including the size and complexity of your design. We may need to scale your image while keeping it sharp, or remove elements like a solid background. No worries though — we've been doing this for years and can usually optimize your design for printing. That goes for t-shirts and many other apparel options.
What's the cost for 24 t-shirts with one design on the front?
Price for 24 t-shirts with a multi-color DTF transfer on the front start at $25 for a basic tee like American Apparel or Gildan. Price for 24 one-color screen print transfers start at $12 for a basic tee. Price breaks for both start at 50 tees. Reach out to us for a quote.
What's the process for printing my design onto a t-shirt?
We print designs in-house using a direct-to-film (DTF) transfer printer that produces high-definition transfers in under five minutes in most cases. We then press the transfer sheet directly onto a t-shirt using an industrial heat press.
What's a Direct-To-Film Transfer?
A direct-to-film (DTF) transfer is a heat-transfer process that involves printing a design onto a film and then pressing it onto a t-shirt. Extremely versatile, DTF works on cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, denim, leather, and some hard surfaces like wood. DTF has been around since the early 2000s but really took off around 2020. On average, DTF-printed t-shirts can last for 50 washes.
What's a Screen Print Transfer?
A screen print transfer (also called a plastisol transfer) is a design screen-printed onto a special release paper instead of directly onto a garment. Using a heat press, the ink is then transferred from the paper onto fabric under high heat and pressure, yielding the exact same look, feel, and durability as traditional screen printing. Please note that screen print transfers take 9-12 business days to complete an order. Not all designs (especially ones with thin lines) are suitable for a screen print transfer.
What file types do you accept?
We accept: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, AI, PSD, and SVG. If these file types seem foreign to you, we can help translate all the nerdy stuff.
Do you accept AI-generated designs?
Yes. However, AI-generated designs need to be at least 4,000 pixels wide and saved on a transparent background.
Can you print a Disney or Marvel character?
Sorry, no. We cannot print any design that is copyrighted or trademarked.
Is the showroom open for retail sales?
Sorry, no. However, we have an online store where you can purchase our in-house designed t-shirts.
I have an idea sketched out on paper. Can you turn it into a design for a t-shirt or hoodie?
Yes — we offer an hour of design help for any order of 24 or more t-shirts. Our team includes experienced designers who can help optimize your design for apparel. Wes, the owner of Megadeluxe, is a former Apple designer with a strong focus on expert design service.
Can I bring in my own t-shirt or hoodie and have you print on it?
Possibly — if it's 100% cotton and you have at least 24 t-shirts or hoodies. Text us at 510-213-8166.
I need one-on-one help for a couple dozen t-shirts for my business. How does this work?
First, reach out to us to set up an appointment Monday through Saturday. On the day of your appointment, bring your idea or design to our Oakland showroom and we'll talk through what you're looking for, along with timing and pricing. For larger orders, we can make a single transfer and print it on the t-shirt brand and color of your choice so you can see it in person. Once you give us the thumbs up, we'll have your order ready for pickup in around 5–7 business days.
What brands do you carry?
Brands we carry include American Apparel and Comfort Colors (both 100% cotton). We can also source other brands such as Hanes, Gildan, LAT, Next Level, and JERZEES.
What other types of apparel do you carry?
A huge variety: hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops, and much more. Our main apparel supplier is S&S Activewear. Please visit their website to browse their full assortment.
How about custom caps?
We've been doing custom caps since 2012. We can work with your design or logo to get it on a cap — whether that's a patch or a transfer. We have access to a huge assortment of cap brands and styles through our main supplier, S&S Activewear. Please visit their website to view their full cap selection.
What's the minimum order for a custom cap?
For caps with embroidered patches, our minimum is 50. For DTF-printed caps, our minimum is 24.
Who runs Megadeluxe?
Megadeluxe was founded in 2012 by former Apple designer Wes Garcia. Wes has lived in the Bay Area since 1995 and opened the Megadeluxe showroom in 2022.
You're known for caps — why did Megadeluxe start selling t-shirts?
Wes here. I didn't start selling t-shirts at our Oakland location because I thought it was the smart business move. Nope — I started selling tees because people kept coming in asking if we "still" sold t-shirts, even though there wasn't a single tee in our custom cap shop. Here's the thing: there was a t-shirt shop three doors down that went out of business a couple of years before we opened. (It's now a liquor store.) People kept walking in thinking we were the same place.
So I said, okay — if people keep asking for t-shirts, let's give the people what they want. We designed a few tees to see what happened. Shortly after, people started asking if we could make t-shirts and hoodies for their company or event. Large orders started rolling in. Lo and behold, bulk t-shirt orders are now the biggest part of Megadeluxe's business.
