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About Us

We craft quality.

Graphic apparel made right, for emerging labels and global icons.

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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

50K

Daily Production Capacity

10M+

Annual Production Capacity

OUR EXPERIENCE

A Long-Time Established Partner

Trusted by some of the world’s most recognized brands for over three decades, Premium Shirts is a vertically integrated, full package knit manufacturer. We take custom graphic apparel from design to delivery with speed and precision.

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BRANDS WE SERVE

Three Decades. Multiple Industries.
One Standard: Excellence.

For over 30 years we’ve partnered with brands across streetwear, action sports, outdoor, western, workwear, combat sports, lifestyle, and fashion, from legacy names to emerging disruptors.


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.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Nearshore Precision. Global Reach.

Our nearshore location gives U.S., Canadian, and global brands speed, consistency, and flexibility, with ground freight across North America and three major export ports close by.

  • Laredo, TXUnited States & Canada
  • ManzanilloAsia Pacific & Latin America
  • VeracruzEurope & Latin America
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PARTNER WITH US

Let’s Build What’s Next, Together.

From core programs to custom solutions, we work as an extension of your team.

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