Established 2009
Printing Dreams
Since 2009
From a small garage operation to serving over 500,000 customers worldwide. We're SwagYards, and we're passionate about custom apparel.
500K+
Happy Customers
2M+
Products Printed
15+
Years Experience
99%
Satisfaction Rate
Our Story
From Passion Project
to Industry Leader
SwagYards started in 2009 when our founder, Ukbe Aytac, began printing custom t-shirts for local bands in his garage. Armed with a single screen printing press and an unwavering commitment to quality, he built a reputation for exceptional work and personal service.
What began as a side hustle quickly grew into something bigger. Word spread, and soon businesses, schools, and organizations were lining up for SwagYards's signature quality prints. By 2012, we had outgrown the garage and moved into our first commercial space.
Today, SwagYards operates from a state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot facility equipped with the latest printing technology. But no matter how much we grow, we never forget our roots: every order is treated with the same care and attention to detail as those first prints in Ukbe's garage.
Every print tells a story. Our job is to make sure that story is told beautifully, durably, and exactly as our customers envision it.
Ukbe Aytac
Founder & CEO
Our Journey
Milestones That Define Us
2009
The Beginning
Started as a small print shop with a vision to revolutionize custom apparel printing.
2009
The Beginning
Started as a small print shop with a vision to revolutionize custom apparel printing.
2012
Going Digital
Invested in our first DTG printer, expanding our capabilities for detailed designs.
2012
Going Digital
Invested in our first DTG printer, expanding our capabilities for detailed designs.
2015
Embroidery Expansion
Added commercial embroidery machines to offer premium decoration options.
2015
Embroidery Expansion
Added commercial embroidery machines to offer premium decoration options.
2018
New Facility
Moved to a 25,000 sq ft production facility to meet growing demand.
2018
New Facility
Moved to a 25,000 sq ft production facility to meet growing demand.
2021
DTF Revolution
Adopted DTF printing technology for vibrant, versatile prints on any fabric.
2021
DTF Revolution
Adopted DTF printing technology for vibrant, versatile prints on any fabric.
2024
Design Studio Launch
Launched our online design studio for easy, intuitive custom apparel creation.
2024
Design Studio Launch
Launched our online design studio for easy, intuitive custom apparel creation.
What Drives Us
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To empower individuals and organizations to express their identity through high-quality custom apparel, delivered with exceptional service and sustainable practices.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted name in custom apparel, known for innovation, quality, and a customer experience that sets the industry standard.
Let's Create Together
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