These guys are great. Walk us through our first order and design. They were really helpful. Just put in my second order with them and will not look anywhere else
Philip Greaney
★★★★★
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SanmarSchool Apparel Is Infrastructure, Not a One-Time Purchase
School administrators and parent councils solve a sizing problem every term: spirit wear and uniforms cover adult and teen students down to younger grades, all in matching colors and logo placement. A formal dress code adds pressure, since uniform pieces stay identical across hundreds of students ordered at different times through the year. Schools and colleges that order custom school uniforms once each year still face mid-year reorders for new students, which risks color or fabric mismatches between vendor runs. A single club or grad class often gets quoted the same minimums as a full school, which makes ordering spirit wear feel out of reach.
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Merch Express solves these problems: no minimum order, consistent fabric across every reorder, and one size run covering adult and teen students together.
Merch Express creates custom school spirit wear and custom school uniforms for schools and colleges across Calgary and the rest of Canada, with custom merchandise Calgary orders handled from the same local production floor that serves educational institutions nationwide.
No Minimum Order
A single replacement uniform for one new student and a 600-piece school-wide order move through the identical production process.
Rush Production
2 to 9 business days for rush orders — plus same-day service when a spirit wear date moves up unexpectedly.
Digital Proof First
Every order includes a digital mockup step before printing — no surprises before a school-wide uniform rollout.
Complete Educational Gear Across Canada
Schools need more than a single uniform piece. Educational gears, such as custom merchandise, lanyards, and tote bags, round out a complete school program alongside custom merch. Merch Express ships custom merch Canada-wide, and custom merchandise Calgary orders for schools and colleges move through the same local production floor. Canadian custom apparel orders for schools and colleges move through the same production process regardless of province. Custom clothing school uniforms for adult and teen students follow one path from quote to delivery, so a 30-piece club order and a 600-piece school-wide order move through identical production.
1994 EST. CALGARY, AB
Production Timelines and Decoration Methods
Standard production takes 10 business days. Rush production ships custom school uniforms in 2 to 9 business days, with a 10% rush fee added on top.
Submit Artwork & Quantity
Upload your design files and specify the quantities you need across all sizes and styles.
Approve Quote & Pay
Review your itemized quote, confirm the order, and complete payment to enter production.
Approve Digital Mockup
Review a full digital proof of your artwork on the garment before a single item is printed.
Track & Receive
Monitor order status through to pickup or delivery — with rush options when the school date is close.
Standard Production
10business days
from art approval
Rush Production
2–9business days
10% rush fee applies
Available Decoration Methods
Embroidery Screen Print DTF Transfer Digital Imprint
No minimum order applies to any style in this collection, so a single custom t shirts order for a new student and a 600-piece school-wide order move through the same process. Every order follows the same four-step process: submit artwork and quantity, approve the quote and pay, approve the digital mockup, then track status through pickup or delivery. Embroidery, screen print, DTF transfer, and digital imprint cover every school crest and design, from a single-color house logo to a full school mascot.
Bulk Ordering and Quality Tiers
Bulk ordering rewards larger schools and colleges, and custom merchandise Calgary orders qualify for the same volume savings as programs ordering from across Canada. Orders of 25 to 99 pieces save 5%. Orders of 100 to 499 pieces save 10%. Orders of 500 pieces or more save 20%. Three quality tiers, Top, Standard, and Premium, fit every school budget, from a single club to a full school spirit wear rollout.
25–99 Pieces
5%Off
Your order total
Most Popular
100–499 Pieces
10%Off
Your order total
500+ Pieces
20%Off
Your order total
Top Tier
Premium fabrics and details for VIP gifting, staff leadership, and branded keepsakes.
Standard
Reliable everyday apparel for students, staff, and large headcount school events.
Premium
Mid-range quality for classrooms, school teams, and year-long spirit wear programs.
4.9 starGoogle Rating
200+Verified Reviews
20,000+Brands Served
30+Years in Business
More than 30 years of supplier relationships keep this collection stocked with reliable fabric for school spirit wear and formal school wear alike, backed by a 4.9-star rating across 200+ verified Google reviews from schools and colleges across Canada.
4.9 star Google Rating
200+ Verified Reviews
20,000+ Brands Served
30+ Years in Business
Built to Match. Made to Stand Out.
School Spirit Wear and Uniforms by Group
Calgary schools and colleges build a consistent look using one core garment list. Custom polo shirts, custom pique polo shirts, custom hoodies, and custom vests complete a matched set for formal school wear and spirit wear days alike.
- Formal dress code needs uniform pieces that stay identical across every reorder.
- Spirit wear days call for consistent school colors and logo placement.
- Students and families need inclusive sizing from adult and teen fits to younger grades.
- Mid-year sign-ups? New students get matched to the same fabric and colors.
Custom T-Shirts Lightweight, breathable, and ready for busy days. 
Custom Polo Shirts Polished, breathable, and ready for every team. 
Custom Hoodies Comfortable warmth for long days and cool conditions. 
Custom Vests And Jackets Professional layers made for changing conditions. 
Custom Caps And HeadWear Practical branded headwear for every event. Custom sweatpants and custom shorts round out daily wear for physical education and athletics programs, while a muscle tee suits student athletes training indoors. Custom trucker caps and custom beanies add school colors for outdoor events and winter spirit days. Sizing runs from adult and teen fits down to younger grades, so a custom clothing school uniforms order covers an entire student body in one run.
OUR SPECIALITY
Same-day service covers urgent spirit wear needs before a game day or school event. A reprint policy covers any order that doesn't match the approved mockup, removing the risk from a full school-wide uniform run. Free design help from an in-house team supports schools and colleges building a first custom school uniform program, from crest placement to color selection across multiple garment types.
Same-Day Service
Available for urgent spirit wear needs before a game day or school event.
Reprint Policy
Reprints at no cost if your order doesn't match the approved mockup.
Free Design Help
Crest placement, color selection, and garment layout — free for every order.
The school year doesn't wait. Neither do we.
No minimum order • Rush production in 2-9 business days • Digital mockup approval before printing
What's in Our Custom School Apparel Collection
Merch Express stocks school apparel for spirit days, formal dress code, and athletics, fitting adult and teen students alongside younger grades.
Everyday Spirit Wear
Layering and Outerwear
Compare Apparel by Use
| Category | Best For | Decoration Method | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Shirts & Polos | Spirit days, formal school wear | DTF, screen print, embroidery | Daily uniforms, spirit wear |
| Hoodies & Vests | Cool-weather school days, outdoor events | Embroidery, screen print | Layering, school colors |
| Headwear (Trucker Caps & Beanies) | Outdoor spirit days, winter events | Embroidery | Group ID, school colors |
| Sweatpants, Shorts & Muscle Tees | Physical education, athletics | Embroidery, screen print | Athletic wear, training days |
Why Merch Express
Custom Merch Made In-House, Shipped Across Canada
At Merch Express, we design and produce custom apparel, merchandise and custom promotional products for businesses across Canada. Our Calgary, Alberta facility handles screen printing, embroidery, and DTF entirely in-house, so your custom merch moves from artwork approval to delivery without passing through an outside vendor, keeping quality and turnaround in our hands.
Canadian owned, Canadian run, and built to serve Canada first.
Every custom merch order that leaves our Calgary facility carries that same standard, whether it's headed to Vancouver, Toronto, or right here at home. It's the same reason so many Canadian businesses keep coming back for their next order.
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30+ Years of Proven Experience
We've produced custom apparel for Canadian businesses for over three decades, shipping merchandise across every province.
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Industry-Recognized Accountability
As members of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), we hold ourselves to standards beyond a single order.
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A Decade of Zero Missed Deadlines
Not one missed order deadline in the past 10 years, even under the tightest timelines. When you need it on time, we make sure of that.
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4.9 Stars, 20,000+ Customers
Backed by a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 20,000 customers.
FAQs
Yes, every order in this collection accepts a school logo or crest, applied through embroidery, screen print, DTF transfer, or digital imprint depending on the garment and design.
Yes, custom hoodies, vests, and outerwear pieces all accept team logos and school colors, applied with the same embroidery and print methods used across the rest of the collection.
There's no minimum order on any style in this collection. A single replacement uniform for one new student and a 600-piece school-wide order move through the identical production process.
Yes, a small group, such as a single club or grad class, gets the same production quality and no-minimum ordering as a full school, so spirit wear stays accessible regardless of group size.
Merch Express's four-step process removes the back-and-forth that usually slows down a spirit wear order: submit artwork and quantity, approve the quote and pay, approve a digital mockup before printing starts, then track the order through pickup or delivery. The mockup approval step catches color or sizing issues before a school-wide run goes to print, removing the most common source of reorder headaches.
More than 20,000 schools, colleges, and organizations across Canada order through Merch Express, backed by a 4.9-star rating across 200+ verified Google reviews. This track record shows the collection delivers consistent school spirit wear and uniforms for students with any size or design requirement.
Customer Experiences
Worked with budget promotion to create bucket hats for a bachelor party for 16 guys. They were able to accommodate our custom design onto the hats and they turned out better than expected. Loved the result and would be glad to work with them in the future. Special thanks to Rohan for going above and beyond to have our order ready. Thanks again!
Logan Z
★★★★★
We just had some hats made and Holly was incredible! She really showed care with her service and was quick to respond - you really feel in good hands and like you're speaking with a company that cares, which is hard to come by these days. Will definitely reach back to them for our future needs!
Jordan Fryers
★★★★★
Great company! Very helpful and always have my orders available in a time efficient manor.
Emilia Don
★★★★★
My band gets our T-shirts for merch sales from these guys and in true band fashion we're always sending in last minute orders. They knock it out of the park every time! Orders are fast, high quality and affordable.
Bryce Willigar
★★★★★
Merch Express has been excellent in helping me. We have been ordering tons of materials for our business and they are always able to deliver excellent products quickly, at a great price.
Zack Beer
★★★★★
Extremely pleased with the quality and price of the baseball shirts we ordered for our choir, the Good Vibes Memory Choirs. Service was prompt and professional. I'm looking forward to seeing the choir in them.
Erica Phare-Bergh
★★★★★