Direct Promotions
Brooklyn, NY · Since 1984
Apparel & Branding Basics
Custom apparel that earns its place on every shift, sideline & stage.
From classroom to construction site, courtroom to courtside — we print, embroider and ship branded apparel and signage for the teams that show up. In-house production, no-surprise lead times, one team to answer the phone.
Apparel & Branding Basics
One source for every uniform, every banner, every brand.
Direct Promos has been outfitting schools, teams, agencies and businesses across the country since 1984. Custom apparel, decoration and branded signage — designed, decorated and shipped from our Brooklyn shop.
Apparel & Branding Basics
Branded gear for every team, shift & season.
From front-of-house polos to full graduation kits — Direct Promos is the in-house manufacturing partner trusted by schools, agencies, sports leagues and growing businesses since 1984.
What We Do
A real shop, real machines, real people on the phone.
Direct Promos is a full-service manufacturer of branded apparel and signage. We don't broker — we build. Our Brooklyn floor runs presses, embroidery heads, DTG, sublimation and cutting tables side by side, so a polo, a hoodie, and the matching banner all leave the same dock.
- One quote, one PO, one ship date. Apparel and branding bundled, no juggling vendors.
- Authorized supplier. MHEC, NYC DOE, CLC/Learfield, Augusta, A4, Holloway, Gildan, Champion, BC.
- Volume that scales with you. Pilot runs of a few dozen, district orders in the thousands.
- Drop-ship nationwide. Direct to school, office or jobsite — kitted, labeled, ready to hand out.
Decoration Methods
The right technique for every garment, every quantity.
Some logos look best laid down by hand. Some need ten thousand pieces by Friday. We run all of it — and we'll tell you which method actually fits the job before we quote it.
Screen Printing
The workhorse. Crisp, opaque graphics with vibrant inks — perfect for spirit shirts, staff tees and high-volume runs.
Embroidery
Stitched logos with weight and presence. The decoration of choice for polos, caps, jackets and executive wear.
DTG & DTF
Direct-to-garment and direct-to-film for full-color, photo-real artwork on demand. No setup fees, low minimums.
Sublimation
Dye-infused, full-coverage prints that won't crack or peel. The go-to for athletic jerseys, performance apparel and all-over graphics.
Heat Transfer & Vinyl
Names, numbers and varsity letters with sharp edges and clean removal. Built for team rosters, uniforms and on-demand personalization.
Patches & Appliqué
Woven and embroidered patches, twill appliqué, varsity letters — heritage decoration done right for jackets, caps and uniforms.
Product Categories
Everything from a $6 tee to a $200 jacket — speced for your team.
We stock and decorate every major brand: Gildan, Champion, BC, Augusta, A4, Holloway, Carhartt and more. Tell us the use case and we'll match the garment.
T-Shirts
Polos
Hoodies & Fleece
Headwear
Outerwear
Workwear & Hi-Vis
Industries We Serve
One shop, seven specialties.
We're not just a school-uniform shop. The same team that outfits 1,200 graduates also outfits law-firm associates, jobsite crews, expo booths and city employees.
K-12 Schools
Spirit wear, staff polos & graduation kits — district-tested.
Direct Promos is a confirmed NYC DOE supplier outfitting public and independent schools across the tri-state. We handle the union printing requirements, the per-school sizing, and the loading-dock logistics so your office staff doesn't have to.
- Spirit Wear
- Staff Apparel
- Graduation Caps & Gowns
- PE Uniforms
- Field Day Kits
Universities & Greek Life
Licensed collegiate & chapter merch with full compliance.
CLC/Learfield authorized for collegiate licensing. Sorority and fraternity-approved chapter merch, dorm move-in kits, alumni gifts and Welcome Week giveaways — all produced and shipped in time for orientation.
- Licensed Collegiate
- Greek Letters
- Move-In Kits
- Alumni Gifts
- Welcome Week
Corporate & Office
Staff apparel and client gifting that looks like it cost more.
Embroidered polos and quarter-zips for front-line teams, premium executive gifting, onboarding swag kits and client-event giveaways. Tiered pricing for small offices up to multi-location rollouts.
- Onboarding Kits
- Executive Gifting
- Client Events
- Conference Apparel
- Office Branding
Government & Municipal
MHEC authorized. Bid-ready. Union-printed when it has to be.
We work within procurement frameworks (MHEC, NYC DOE, GSA partners) and produce uniform programs, public-event giveaways and agency apparel with the paperwork and approvals already in line.
- MHEC Authorized
- Union Printing
- Uniform Programs
- Public Events
- Bid Documentation
Sports Teams & Leagues
Sub-dyed jerseys, varsity jackets & sideline gear.
Augusta, A4 and Holloway authorized. Full-sublimation jerseys with names and numbers, varsity jackets with chenille letters, warm-ups, parent gear and league fundraisers — produced to your league deadlines.
- Sub Jerseys
- Varsity Jackets
- Warm-Ups
- Spirit Packs
- League Fundraisers
Events & Trade Shows
Booth-to-badge branding under one roof.
Branded table throws, retractable banners, pop-up tents, lanyards, badges and the staff apparel to match. We kit it, label it, and ship it directly to the venue so your team can fly with carry-ons.
- Table Throws
- Retractables
- Pop-Up Tents
- Lanyards
- Booth Apparel
Construction & Industrial
ANSI hi-vis, FR-rated and jobsite-ready.
Class 2 and Class 3 hi-vis, FR-rated workwear, embroidered Carhartt and Dickies, hard-hat decals and jobsite signage — sized, decorated and ready for the next crew rotation.
- ANSI Class 2/3
- FR-Rated
- Carhartt & Dickies
- Hard-Hat Decals
- Jobsite Signage
Branding Add-Ons
Don't stop at the shirt — brand the whole room.
Most of our clients order apparel and branded environments together. Same shop, same art file, same project manager — your booth, your office, your sideline all match the shirts on your team.
Start Your Project
Tell us what you need.
We'll quote it, sample it, and ship it.
40+ years of producing apparel and branding under one roof in Brooklyn. Send us your art, your sizes and your deadline — we'll take it from there.