custom apparel in polk city, iowa.
we can do that.
Screen printing, embroidery, and promotional products for schools, businesses, and teams across the Des Moines metro and beyond. Third-generation family shop. Woman-owned. Let's make something people are proud to wear.
one shop. every method.
screen printing.
Vibrant, durable prints. The most cost-effective choice for larger orders.
embroidery.
A polished, premium look on polos, jackets, hats, and bags. Built to last.
fusion.
Digital printing (DTF), vinyl, glitter, rhinestones, and puff. Small orders, big detail.
sublimation.
Full-color, edge-to-edge designs that become part of the fabric.
live printing.
We bring the press to your event and print shirts while guests watch.
online team stores.
A custom storefront for your group. No forms, no chasing payments. Free to set up.
state shirts.
Your team qualified. Tournament gear turned fast, with no rush fees.
promo products.
Drinkware, banners, teddy bears, even toilet paper. You think it, we'll ink it.
good shirts get worn. great shirts get remembered.
Nobody is really buying shirts. They're buying school pride, employee culture, fundraising, memories, belonging. The shirt is just how it gets carried around.
So we ask questions before we quote. We'll tell you when another method fits better, when a different blank saves you money, and when the idea you walked in with isn't going to look the way you're picturing it.
What you get is one partner who cares about your project as much as you do, instead of a list of vendors to keep track of. Printing, embroidery, promo, online stores, on-demand, live events: it all happens here, so you can get back to the job you actually have.
We check the art, check the order, and check the goods before they leave. It shows up on time, it looks right, and people wear it. Nobody should have to babysit a shirt order.
You can order a shirt from anywhere. You can't order a partner.
from idea to pickup.
reach out.
Walk in, call, email, or use the quote form. Whatever's easiest.
meet your account manager.
One person guides your whole order: decoration method, blank garments, online stores, all of it.
approve your quote.
Quotes are usually back within 24 hours. A 50% deposit sends your job into art.
approve your proof.
Every job gets a proof. Nothing prints until you've signed off.
pick up or ship.
Standard turnaround is 8 to 10 business days after art approval. Pick up in Polk City or we ship it wherever it needs to go.
good people. great gear.
“The team at P&M Apparel are fantastic. Timely, communicative, and thoughtful about their work. They listened well to what we needed and translated our vision into something tangible. The quality of the materials and print were excellent. The people are even better.”
“Amazing work and the staff are the best. I just got a behind-the-scenes tour of their facility. I don't think anyone understands how much work truly goes into the production of a t-shirt. Thank you for always going above and beyond.”
“Absolutely amazing people to work with. Prompt responses, knew exactly what I needed, and they did all the shipping. Everything went out less than three weeks from the closing date. And the quality is phenomenal.”
“We have ordered from P&M Apparel multiple times. T-shirts, hoodies, hats, banners and more. Quality surpassed expectations. Customer service and communication is top notch.”
flyover con.
An apparel industry event inside our working print shop. Real production, honest tours, modest registration fee.
giving back.
Scholarships for graduating seniors, sponsorships, and donations for the communities that built us.
ready when you are.
Tell us what you're thinking. Quotes are usually back within 24 hours.