QUALITY SCREEN PRINTING

100% water-based ink for premium apparel that wears as good as it looks.

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Our Story

THOUGHTFUL PRODUCTION FOR THOSE THAT CARE ABOUT THE DETAILS.

We started with a simple frustration: ordering custom shirts online and being disappointed every time. The quality never matched our standard. Prints that cracked, fabrics that felt cheap, results we weren't proud to wear or sell.

So we learned water-based screen printing ourselves. Six years of mastering this delicate, unforgiving craft taught us what quality really means. Now we serve people who care about their work as much as we do—makers, musicians, brewers, and builders who want apparel that reflects their standards.

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The Difference

WHY RIVER PRESS?

Not all screen printing is created equal. Here's how working with a local craftsman compares to big-box online printers.

RIVER PRESS

Local Craftsman
  • Soft, Breathable Prints
    Water-based inks absorb into the fabric for a soft hand feel with no heavy plastic layer. Prints you actually want to wear.
  • Eco-Friendly Inks
    Water-based inks contain no PVC or phthalates. Better for your skin, better for the environment, better for everyone.
  • Direct Communication
    Talk directly to the person printing your shirts. Questions answered fast, details handled right, no middlemen.
  • Small Batch Friendly
    Need 24 shirts instead of 240? No problem. We'd rather do a smaller job right than push you into bulk you don't need.
  • Quality-First Mindset
    Every job gets the same attention to detail. We're craftspeople—cutting corners isn't in our DNA.

ONLINE PRINTERS

Big-Box Providers
  • Heavy Plastisol Prints
    Standard plastisol sits on top of fabric like a sticker. That thick, rubbery feel that cracks and peels over time.
  • Standard Inks Only
    Most use conventional plastisol because it's faster and cheaper. Water-based options are rare or cost extra.
  • Customer Service Queues
    Good luck reaching someone who knows your order. Expect ticket numbers, hold times, and scripted responses.
  • High Minimums
    Their systems are built for volume. Small orders either aren't accepted or come with inflated per-piece pricing.
  • Volume Over Quality
    Speed and throughput are the priority. Your order is one of thousands running through the system today.
What We Do

CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING SERVICES

Premium water-based screen printing and embroidery services for apparel that stands apart.

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

Soft-hand water-based prints on quality blanks. T-shirt printing for bands, businesses, events, and personal projects.

BAND & TOUR MERCH

Merchandise that musicians are proud to sell. Durable prints built to survive tour life and look great on stage.

BREWERY & COFFEE APPAREL

Staff uniforms and branded merchandise for craft beverage makers who care about presentation.

WORKWEAR & UNIFORMS

Durable printed apparel for contractors, trades, and crews. Professional branding that holds up to the job.

EMBROIDERY

Contract embroidery services for hats, polos, jackets, and more. Clean stitching for a polished professional look.

ARTWORK SERVICES

Design assistance to get your artwork print-ready. We'll work with what you have and make it shine.
Our Clients

Who We Serve

We work with diverse clients across multiple industries to deliver exceptional results.

TOURING MUSICIANS

Bands and artists who need merch that represents their sound. Soft prints, quality blanks, fast turnarounds between shows.

CRAFT BEVERAGE MAKERS

Breweries, distilleries, coffee roasters, and wineries. Your product is crafted with care—your apparel should be too.

CONTRACTORS & TRADES

Builders, electricians, plumbers, and skilled tradespeople. Workwear that looks professional and lasts.

SERVING UPSTATE NEW YORK & BEYOND

Based in Bainbridge, NY, we serve the Triple Cities, Oneonta, and surrounding communities. We're also just 3 hours from NYC and the Hudson Valley—areas underserved by quality water-based printers.

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