Business Details
16 Years
experience
Custom Apparel & Promotional Items in Harrisonburg, VA
Founded in 2010, The Mark-It has established itself as a trusted provider of custom apparel and promotional products in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Our team combines technical expertise with creative design to deliver high-quality screen printing, embroidery, and laser engraving services tailored to client needs. With over a decade of combined experience, our owners and staff prioritize personalized service, using premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship to ensure every project meets exact specifications.We specialize in creating custom t-shirts, fleece apparel, and promotional items while maintaining a commitment to affordability and timely delivery. Our dedication to community is reflected in our support of local artists through the Look West Gallery and our active participation in downtown Harrisonburg events.
Services
Screen Printing
Embroidery
Laser Engraving
Graphic Design
Custom T-Shirts
Fleece Apparel
Promotional Items
Custom Hoodies
Canvas Totes
Drink Koozies
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of apparel design expertise with hands-on owner involvement
- Our manual screen printing process ensures precise, durable results on diverse materials
- We provide end-to-end graphic design support for custom branding solutions
- Our laser engraving capabilities accommodate wood, acrylic, glass, and metal surfaces
- We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees for all customization services
Services
Screen Printing
Our manual screen printing service produces durable, vibrant designs on apparel and textiles using professional-grade equipment. We handle multi-color projects with precise ink matching while maintaining minimum order quantities of 12 pieces. Our process accommodates standard apparel types including t-shirts, hoodies, and promotional garments for events, teams, and businesses.
Embroidery
Precision embroidery services add professional branding to hats, bags, and workwear using high-thread-count stitching. We offer stock design selection or logo digitization with multiple thread color options. Our embroidery machines handle complex crests and logos up to 4x4 inches for personalized apparel and corporate gifts.
Laser Engraving
High-precision laser engraving creates permanent, detailed markings on wood, acrylic, glass, and metal surfaces. This service accommodates personalized gifts, awards, and industrial components with vector-based design capabilities. We support both text and graphic engraving for custom keepsakes and branded merchandise.
Graphic Design
Our in-house design team develops custom artwork for print and embroidery projects using industry-standard software. We offer full design services from concept to production-ready files, including logo adaptation, color separation, and layout optimization for various imprint methods and apparel types.
Custom T-Shirts
Custom printed t-shirts available in multiple brands, colors, and fabric types including cotton, blends, and eco-friendly options. We offer printing on Gildan, Next Level, and Comfort Colors garments with standard and specialty ink options. Minimum orders apply for screen-printed bulk quantities.
People
Jeff Guinn
Owner / Manager / Designer
Jeff Guinn, a James Madison University graphic design graduate, leads The Mark-It with over a decade of apparel design experience. Originally from Cross Keys, Virginia, he oversees creative operations while balancing family life with his wife Emily and three children.
Susie Diehl
Owner / Embroiderer
Co-owner Susie Diehl has managed embroidery operations at The Mark-It since 2010. With 26 years in Harrisonburg, she combines technical expertise with local business knowledge while operating a family farm with her husband Marty.
Eirot Ropot
Screen Printer / Ink Master
Eirot Ropot, known as the 'Ink Master,' specializes in screen printing and maintains the shop's plant life. This Harrisonburg-based artist contributes to local murals and exhibitions while managing production printing operations.
Praveen Chhetri
Laser Technician / Screen Printer
Praveen Chhetri operates laser engraving equipment and contributes to screen printing. A Kathmandu native, he brings multilingual skills and creative energy to the team while playing guitar in local metal band Earthling.
Catherine Britt
Operations Manager
Catherine Britt manages daily operations including customer service and order scheduling. A James Madison University graduate from Weyers Cave, Virginia, she ensures smooth workflow from initial contact through final product delivery.
Questions
What types of customization services do you offer?
We provide screen printing, embroidery, laser engraving, and graphic design services for apparel, promotional items, and specialty products.
What is your standard production timeline?
Screen print orders typically take 10 business days, depending on order size and current shop schedule.
Do you have minimum order requirements?
Yes, screen printing requires a minimum of 12 pieces per design, with additional minimums possible based on ink colors.
Can you match specific ink colors?
We match colors to our stock inks, with custom Pantone matching available for an additional fee.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our team provides full graphic design support from concept development to production-ready file preparation.
Are you involved in the local community?
We host monthly art exhibitions in our Look West Gallery and participate in Harrisonburg's First Fridays events.
