Custom Apparel Decoration Methods | ARES Sportswear
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Decoration Methods - Color and Print Types
Embroidery
Vinyl Standard
Tackle TWILL
Vinyl Speacialty - NEON
STANDARD SCREEN INKS
STANDARD GLITTER
A note about Printing Methods:
Durable Pro Print offers a similar quality finish to traditional screen printing but is faster to produce and priced better for short runs or designs with a high number of colors. Screen printing is often used for efficient production for large quantity wholesale orders with lower color counts. Since both methods are professional-grade ink prints and produce comparable quality, ARES Sportswear reserves the right to choose the final printing method at the time of production, based on what is best for turnaround, quality, and price.
Screen Printing for Teams and Businesses in Central Ohio
Screen printing remains one of the most popular and effective decoration methods for large-scale t-shirt and sweatshirt programs. We use high-end equipment and durable inks to produce sharp, consistent results that hold up over time.
We regularly screen print apparel for:
· Spirit wear stores in Dublin, Worthington, and Plain City
· Youth leagues and rec departments across Hilliard and West Jefferson
· Branded promotional apparel for businesses in Columbus and West Columbus
Screen printing is ideal for wholesale t-shirt orders, team warm-ups, fan apparel, and event shirts. Our turnaround times are fast, our quality is consistent, and our shop is built to handle thousands of units without delays or missed deadlines.
Custom Embroidery – A Professional Finish for Teams and Corporations
Embroidery is the preferred choice for adding a premium, polished look to custom apparel. From polos and jackets to caps and gear bags, embroidery offers high durability and a refined appearance that works across industries.
ARES provides embroidery services for:
· Staff and coach apparel in Hilliard, Powell, and Dublin
· Custom spirit wear in Worthington and West Columbus
· Company apparel programs for some of Central Ohio’s largest corporations
We quietly supply embroidered uniforms, workwear, and team gear to clients that value consistency, speed, and brand control. Whether you’re building a school store or a long-running company apparel program, our embroidery services are ready to scale with your needs.
Durable Pro Print (DTF) – For Full-Color Graphics and Performance Wear
Our Durable Pro Print service uses Direct-to-Film (DTF) technology to apply vivid, full-color designs to almost any type of fabric — including stretch materials, poly-blends, and performance wear. This method is ideal for logos with fine details, gradient color, or photographic elements.
DTF printing is especially useful when:
· You need quick-turnaround customization for short runs
· You want to print on materials that don’t work well with traditional screen printing
· You need complex or variable artwork (names, numbers, personalization)
Schools and businesses in West Columbus, Powell, and Plain City use Durable Pro Print for high-performance gear, team warmups, custom training apparel, and hard-to-decorate items that still need to look professional and cohesive.
Comparison - Screen vs. Embroidery vs. DTF
Online Stores Make Ordering and Distribution Easy
ARES makes ordering team or business apparel simple by offering custom-built online stores.
We offer two main types:
· Team Stores – Built for schools, sports teams, boosters, leagues, and youth organizations
· Company Stores – Perfect for employee uniforms, onboarding kits, branded swag, and internal programs
These stores streamline the ordering process:
· No more collecting paper forms or payments
· Easy direct-to-home shipping
· Optional fundraising options for school programs or nonprofits
Our customers love how hassle-free this is — and how it eliminates administrative overhead. Whether you’re setting up a store for a PTO in Worthington or a healthcare company in Columbus, we take care of the details so you can focus on your program.
Wholesale Apparel Orders Shipped Fast and On Time
ARES is built for wholesale apparel decoration — with the infrastructure to turn around large orders quickly. We ship fast, maintain in-house control over decoration, and stay transparent with our production timelines.
We fulfill large, decorated orders every week for:
· Multi-school districts across Central Ohio
· Corporate rollouts in West Columbus, Powell, and Dublin
· Regional events and tournament gear in Plain City and West Jefferson
Because everything is under one roof, you don’t have to worry about delays caused by third parties or vendors missing deadlines. Our goal is to keep your order on track and your organization looking sharp.
Trusted by Schools, Teams, and Top Employers
ARES Sportswear is proud to be locally owned and operated in Central Ohio. Over the past 30+ years, we’ve quietly built relationships with many of the region’s best-known school systems, athletic programs, and companies.
We serve:
· Coaches, PTOs, and athletic departments in Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, and beyond
· Community sports leagues throughout West Jefferson, Plain City, and Powell
· Corporate clients — including several of Central Ohio’s largest employers — through secure, branded company stores and fast, reliable order fulfillment
Our customers return because we combine high-volume capability with personal, responsive service — and we always deliver on our promises.
Get Started with ARES Sportswear
If you’re looking for custom embroidery in Columbus, screen printing in Hilliard, DTF printing in Powell, or wholesale custom apparel anywhere in Central Ohio, we’re ready to help.
Whether you’re ordering for a school, a business, or a team — or setting up an online store to make ordering easy — we’ll walk you through the process, help you choose the right decoration method, and deliver gear that looks sharp and arrives on time.
Let’s make it easy to get your team or business outfitted. Contact ARES Sportswear today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions – Custom Apparel & Decoration Services
What types of decoration methods does ARES offer?
We specialize in screen printing, embroidery, and Durable Pro Print (DTF). Screen printing is ideal for high-volume, solid-color designs on t-shirts and hoodies.Embroidery gives a polished, professional look and is best for polos, hats, jackets, and gear bags. Our Durable Pro Print method works great on stretch fabrics, athletic gear, and full-color designs — it’s a more modern alternative to vinyl and transfers.
Do you offer embroidery in Central Ohio?
Yes. ARES provides professional embroidery services across Columbus, Hilliard,
Dublin, Powell, Worthington, Grandview, Plain City, and West Jefferson. We quietly support many of Central Ohio’s top companies and school districts with high-quality embroidered apparel, including staff polos, coach jackets, and hats.
How fast can you ship?
We’re built for speed. Most orders ship in just a few business days once artwork and
products are approved. Because our production and decoration happen in-house, we avoid the delays that come with outsourcing. Need something fast for a tournament, spirit week, or corporate event? Just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to hit your timeline.
Can you handle large wholesale orders?
Absolutely. ARES is designed for high-volume wholesale apparel decoration. Whether it’s 500 screen-printed hoodies for a fundraiser or 2,000 embroidered polos for a company-wide rollout, we have the systems and staff to handle it smoothly. We serve school districts, large employers, and multi-location programs across Central Ohio every day.
What’s a team store or company store?
It’s a custom online storefront built just for your group. Team stores are great for schools, sports teams, PTOs, or youth leagues. Company stores are perfect for staff uniforms, corporate swag, or internal ordering programs. Customers can browse
approved products, place their own orders, and have items shipped directly to them. No spreadsheets, no cash collection, no sorting boxes.
Do you serve businesses too, or just schools?
We proudly serve both. ARES works with schools, coaches, teams, corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and event organizers. Many of Central Ohio’s top employers trust us to supply branded apparel through private company stores. Whether you need decorated gear for the front office, job sites, or promotional events, we’ve got you covered.
Do you help with design?
Yes. We have an experienced in-house art team that can clean up your logo, adjust it for print, or create a custom design based on your vision. We’ll make sure it looks sharp on whatever product you choose.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Central Ohio, including Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Worthington, Grandview, West Columbus, Plain City, and West Jefferson. We also ship nationwide, but our roots are here — and we’re proud to support the schools and businesses in our own backyard.
