Business Details
23 Years
experience
Custom Apparel & Uniform Solutions in Tacoma, WA
Founded in 2003, Rainier Designs has been delivering precision-crafted custom apparel solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the Puget Sound region. Our family-owned operation combines decades of textile industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide embroidered, screen-printed, and digitally applied graphics on premium garments. With onsite production facilities ensuring quality control and timely delivery, we specialize in tailored service for projects ranging from five personalized items to large uniform orders.Our team's extensive experience in garment customization - including 40 years of sewing expertise and prior roles in major apparel design firms - enables us to offer informed recommendations on both product selection and application methods. We maintain rigorous quality standards through pre-production stitched-out samples and prioritize transparent communication throughout every project phase.
Services
Embroidery
Screen Printing
Digital Printing
Custom Uniforms
Artwork Help
Garment Catalogs
Personalized Gifts
Sizing Guide
Color Guide
Shipping Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer three customizable decoration methods for tailored solutions
- Our onsite production ensures quality control and timely delivery
- Family team combines 40+ years apparel customization experience
- We provide free stitched-out samples prior to production
- Bulk order discounts available for businesses and organizations
What people say
Everyone loves them!
Outstanding personal service
Fast shipping
Competitive prices
Excellent quality
Services
Embroidery
Precision embroidery transforms logos and designs into durable, high-impact visuals using computerized stitching technology. Our process begins with digital artwork conversion and includes stitched-out samples for approval. Ideal for corporate uniforms and personalized gifts, this method offers lasting quality through reinforced thread applications.
Screen Printing
Professional screen printing delivers vibrant, long-lasting graphics ideal for bulk orders exceeding 12 pieces. Our process applies layered ink directly to garments, excelling with high-color-contrast designs. Clients receive detailed proofs prior to production, with options for specialty inks and effects.
Digital Printing
High-resolution digital printing transfers complex graphics with photo-like detail using advanced heat-application technology. This method accommodates intricate color gradients and is perfect for small quantities or 'as needed' orders. We ensure optimal results through pre-production test prints on selected garments.
Custom Uniforms
Comprehensive uniform solutions combine garment selection with personalized embellishment across multiple decoration methods. Our consultants assist with fabric choices, sizing logistics, and branding consistency. Businesses receive volume pricing, with options for corporate account management and reorder systems.
Artwork Help
Our technical team provides artwork preparation and file optimization services to ensure printing quality. From basic vector conversion to complex graphic adjustments, we maintain design integrity throughout production. Clients receive format recommendations and modification guidance during the submission process.
People
Gordon Alvord
Founder
Gordon Alvord established Rainier Designs in 2003, leveraging his commercial piloting background and apparel industry knowledge. He oversees operations and ensures adherence to quality standards while maintaining client relationships.
Amy Alvord
Apparel Specialist
Amy Alvord applies 10+ years of department store clothing design experience to help clients select optimal garments for decoration applications. She develops coordinated uniform packages combining fabric selection and branding elements.
Kathy Alvord
Production Manager
With 40 years of sewing and garment alteration expertise, Kathy Alvord leads production fulfillment. She ensures consistency across all orders while drawing on decades of local business experience to manage quality control.
Questions
What customization methods do you offer?
We provide three decoration options: embroidery for durable stitching, screen printing for bulk orders, and digital printing for detailed graphics.
Do you offer free shipping?
Orders exceeding $500 receive complimentary shipping. Standard shipping costs depend on package size and delivery location.
What's the typical production timeline?
Most orders complete within 5-7 business days. Contact us for specific project timelines based on current production schedules.
Can you handle large uniform orders?
Yes, we accommodate bulk orders with volume pricing. Our team assists with sizing logistics and coordinated delivery for organizational needs.
Do you provide samples before production?
Yes, we offer stitched-out embroidery samples and printed proofs to ensure complete satisfaction before final production.
