Frequently Asked Questions

About us

SOCA Print is a near-shore apparel partner specializing in custom embroidery, screen printing, heat press, and garment manufacturing. From digitizing and color separations to finishing, packaging, and logistics, we deliver North-America–ready quality with fast lead times from Mexico and the U.S.

our values

We put quality first, delivering clean stitches and vibrant prints through tight QA at every step. You get on-time delivery with clear, bilingual updates and transparent quotes—no surprises. We blend craft and technology—expert digitizing, modern presses, premium inks and threads—and act as true partners, treating every order like your brand launch.

our staff

Our team includes digitizing specialists, screen-print technicians, and embroidery operators led by experienced production managers. Bilingual account reps coordinate proofs, sampling, and timelines. The result: clean stitches, vibrant prints, and orders that ship when we say they will.​

FAQ

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We work with a wide variety of garments and accessories, such as: 

  • T-shirts, hoodies, polos, and dress shirts 

  • Custom embroidered hats, baseball caps, and beanies 

  • Workwear, uniforms, and sportswear 

  • Tote bags, patches, and promotional items 

If you have a unique idea, our design team can make it happen. 

SOCA Print provides end-to-end apparel decoration and manufacturing solutions, including:

  • Custom embroidery (flat, 3D puff, sequin, lace) 

  • Screen printing (multi-color, discharge, plastisol, water-based inks) 

  • Heat press and vinyl printing 

  • Garment manufacturing and finishing 

  • Packaging and logistics coordination

Embroidery uses threads to stitch your design, giving a premium and durable finish — ideal for polos, hats, and uniforms. 
Screen printing applies ink directly to the fabric, making it perfect for high-volume runs of t-shirts and vibrant graphics. 
We can also combine embroidery and printing for creative effects. 

Yes. Before production, each design is digitized and vectorized into a machine-readable embroidery file format. Our digitizing specialists ensure smooth, clean stitches on every project. 

Definitely. With facilities in Mexico and the U.S., we have combined capacity of 500,000+ units per month and handle both large runs and small custom batches efficiently.

Nearshore advantage: shorter shipping times, lower logistics and labor costs, shared time zones with the U.S., easy border coordination, and reliable production for North American markets.

 

Yes. We help with artwork cleanup and logo optimization, color separations and mockups, and converting files for embroidery, screen printing, or heat press.

 

Fill out our Request a Quote form or email info@socaprint.com. Include your design file, garment type, quantity, and preferred technique (embroidery, screen printing, or both). We’ll send a personalized quote within 24 hours.

.AI, .EPS, .PDF, .DST, and .PNG. If your file isn’t digitized, our team will convert it into an embroidery-ready file.

Yes. We coordinate cross-border logistics to the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. Our nearshore facilities enable fast turnaround and reduced shipping costs.

If you didn’t find the answer you need, we’re happy to help. Contact SOCA Print to discuss your project, request samples, or learn more about our custom embroidery and screen printing services.

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