About Us

We craft quality.

At Premium Shirts, we believe graphic apparel is more than just a product, it’s an extension of your brand’s identity. From up-and-coming brands to global icons, we bring your vision to life through expert craftsmanship, strategic development, and seamless execution.

Bring Your Vision to Life

BY THE NUMBERS

Proven Experience, Scaled Impact

Fueling innovation in graphic apparel for over 30 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s best brands and creators to deliver their vision with precision and purpose.

30+

Years in business

$4.5B+

Retail Value Delivered

28

Countries Shipped

99%+

On-Time Delivery

98%+

QA Pass Rate (AQL 2.5)

OUR EXPERIENCE

A Long-Time Established Partner

For over three decades, Premium Shirts has been a trusted manufacturing partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands. As one of North America’s leading vertically integrated, full package knit manufacturers, we specialize in the design, development, and delivery of custom graphic apparel, executed with speed, precision, and commitment to excellence.

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BRANDS WE SERVE

Three Decades. Multiple Industries.
 One Standard: Excellence.

With over 30 years of experience, we’ve partnered with leading brands across a wide range of industries—including streetwear, action sports, outdoor, western, workwear, combat sports, lifestyle, and fashion.

From legacy brands to emerging disruptors, we support clients with diverse audiences, complex needs, and evolving goals, delivering consistent quality, flexibility, and brand alignment at every stage.

WHERE IT STARTED

Eddy Chavez, Founder

Premium Shirts was founded by Eddy Chavez, whose first step into apparel came out of necessity. He began making and selling T-shirts to help put himself through college at USC. As a pre-med student, he started designing team shirts, fraternity merch, and weekly game-day tees. He eventually earned licenses for the entire Pac-10. With support from friends, local artists, and a crew of teammates turned sales reps, Eddy built a small but thriving business right out of the Coliseum parking lot.

That same hands-on, grassroots energy still drives Premium today. Decades later, we’ve grown into one of North America’s most trusted vertically integrated manufacturing partners. We combine experience, creativity, and operational precision to deliver custom graphic apparel at scale.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Built on Principles.
Driven by Curiosity.

Our approach to operational excellence is grounded in first principles, solving root problems, challenging assumptions, and continuously improving how we work. Legacy systems like Lean Six Sigma and VF PRIDE helped shape our foundation, but our processes today are more adaptive, practical, and forward-thinking.

We combine decades of experience with a mindset of curiosity and humility, always learning, always evolving, and never assuming that consistency happens without intention.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Nearshore Precision. Global Reach.

Our nearshore location offers unmatched speed, consistency, and flexibility for U.S., Canadian, and global brands alike. With ground freight access to North America and proximity to three major export ports, we simplify logistics and accelerate delivery—without compromising quality or control.

Laredo, TX – United States & Canada

Manzanillo – Asia Pacific & Latin America

Veracruz – Europe & Latin America

This positioning allows us to move quickly, minimize risk, and reduce environmental impact, delivering smarter, more sustainable solutions for brands that demand reliability and scale.

PARTNER WITH US

Let’s Build What’s Next; Together.

Whether you’re scaling an established brand or launching something new, we bring the experience, flexibility, and craftsmanship to help you move with confidence. From core programs to custom solutions, we work as an extension of your team; strategic, collaborative, and always invested in your success.

Let’s talk about how we can support your vision and deliver what your brand deserves.

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