Apparel for Breweries & Restaurants

Custom Apparel That Works as Hard as Your Team

Running a brewery or restaurant means long hours, fast-paced shifts, and constant customer interaction. Your apparel needs to keep up. That starts with choosing the right decoration method, screen printing for bold, clean designs on t-shirts and hoodies, or embroidery for a more polished look on polos, hats, and outerwear. Both options have their place depending on how your team operates and the impression you want to make.

Screen printing is a great choice for high-volume staff shirts, event merch, or promotional giveaways. It holds up well through repeated washing and works best with simple, high-contrast artwork. Embroidery is ideal for uniforms that need a more refined finish, especially for managers, servers, or hosts. It adds texture and durability without overwhelming the garment.

At RKT Shirts, we keep the process straightforward so you can focus on your business. Orders start with a 15-piece minimum, and you can mix styles, sizes, and colors to reach that number. Once you request a quote, we review your artwork and provide a proof. You will receive up to one hour of artwork time and two revisions with qualifying orders, which helps you dial in your design before production begins.

After approval and a 50 percent deposit, production typically takes 7 to 10 business days. From there, you can choose pickup or have your order shipped directly to your location. If you are working toward a specific opening date or event, it is important to factor in shipping time when planning your order.

Apparel Options for Breweries & Restaurants

Choosing the right apparel depends on your concept, your staff roles, and how your space operates day to day. A casual brewery might lean heavily on printed tees and hats, while a full-service restaurant may prefer embroidered polos or button-down shirts for a more consistent look. The goal is to balance comfort, durability, and brand visibility without overcomplicating your order.

For breweries, apparel often doubles as merchandise. Staff shirts can easily become items you sell to customers, especially when the design reflects your logo, seasonal releases, or local identity. Restaurants, on the other hand, usually focus more on uniform consistency, making sure every team member looks aligned during service.

Here are a few popular apparel choices we see from breweries and restaurants:

• T-shirts for daily staff wear and merchandise sales
• Hoodies and crewnecks for cooler environments or outdoor seating areas
• Embroidered polos for managers or front-of-house staff
• Hats and beanies for both staff use and retail
• Aprons with printed or embroidered logos for kitchen and bar staff

We also offer Pantone ink color matching for screen printing at a small per-color fee, which helps keep your branding consistent across all garments. This is especially helpful if your logo uses specific brand colors that need to stay consistent across merchandise and uniforms.

If you are unsure what to choose, we can help guide you based on your goals, whether that is outfitting a new team, refreshing your current uniforms, or creating apparel you can sell in-house.

A Simple Process Built for Busy Teams

Ordering custom apparel should not slow you down or create extra work for your team. That is why our process is designed to be clear and manageable from start to finish. Once you reach out for a quote, we gather the details of your order, including garment styles, sizes, quantities, and your artwork. If your files are not print-ready, we include up to one hour of design support to help clean things up.

After you review and approve your artwork proof, you will confirm your order and submit a 50 percent deposit. Production then begins, with a standard turnaround of 7 to 10 business days after approval. We do not charge setup or screen fees when your order meets the 15-piece minimum, which helps keep costs predictable.

You can choose to pick up your order or have it shipped. For customers outside of North Carolina, we offer reliable, low-cost shipping options. Just keep transit time in mind when planning your in-hand date, especially if you are preparing for an opening, event, or seasonal launch.

We also recommend submitting artwork in vector or editable formats such as AI files whenever possible. This helps ensure the cleanest print or stitch result and speeds up the proofing process.

Ready to get started with apparel for your brewery or restaurant? Request a quote today, call +1 (704) 987-1687, or email sales@rktshirts.com. We will help you create apparel that fits your team and your brand, without the confusion.