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Branded Products. Big Impact.

We help brands
get noticed. Anywhere.

A hybrid agency of category experts — we help you choose personalized swag and apparel that complement your company, team, or campaign. Elevate your brand. Promote your identity. Reinforce your mission.

TrustedLocal Partner
Expert HelpEvery Step
Top QualityProducts
On Time.Every Time.
A Quality First specialist presenting branded apparel and drinkware to a client

Free Art & Proofs

We set up your logo and send a proof — free, before you ever pay.

On-Time, Guaranteed

We hit your deadline. If we ever miss it, we make it right.

No Hidden Fees

Clear, all-in pricing — no surprise setup or stitch-count charges.

Real Local Experts

Talk to a real person in Louisville who knows branded products.

Quality First Price Match Guarantee — find a lower price and we'll match it. Lowest price guaranteed.

Find a lower price on the exact same product? We'll match it — and most times beat it. We work hard to offer the lowest prices in the marketplace, because we never want to lose a customer over price.

Customer Favorites

Popular with businesses nationwide.

The blanks teams reorder season after season — decorated with your logo and priced to make sense at any quantity. You name it, we'll get it. Figures are indicative; request a quote for your exact specs.

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Quality First branded merchandise kit — umbrella, tote and drawstring bags, tumbler and bottle, notebook, cap, mug, pen and tech gear
Unlimited Possibilities. Limitless Capabilities.

Get Your Swag On.

Drinkware, bags, tech, headwear, notebooks, umbrellas — anything worth putting your logo on, decorated to a premium standard and delivered on time. You name it, we'll get it.

Speak with us — we'll help you select personalized promotional products and apparel that complement your team and/or campaign to "Get Your Swag On."

The premium brands you trust — decorated with your logo

Nike Adidas Gildan Patagonia The North Face Carhartt Peter Millar Ralph Lauren Vineyard Vines Mossy Oak
Ways We Customize

Six ways to put your logo on it.

Whatever the product or quantity, we match it to the right decoration method — so your brand always looks its best. Hover to take a closer look.

Screen Printing

Bold, durable prints — the most cost-effective choice for bigger runs of tees and hoodies.

Embroidery

Premium stitched logos with a textured, professional finish that lasts wash after wash.

Direct-to-Garment

Full-color, photo-detail prints with no minimums — perfect for complex art and small batches.

Heat Transfer & Vinyl

Names, numbers and one-offs applied fast — ideal for rosters, events and personalization.

Laser Engraving

Permanent, upscale marks on drinkware, metal and tech for a high-end gift feel.

Promotional Printing

Pad-print and full-wrap decoration on pens, bottles, bags and 1,000s of promo products.

How Ordering Works

Simple. Easy. Done Right.

No confusing builders or guesswork — tell us what you need and our team handles the rest, from your first proof to final delivery.

1

Choose Products

Browse thousands of branded items — or just tell us what you have in mind.

2

Send Artwork

Upload your logo or share your vision. No print-ready files required.

3

Get a Proof

We create a custom proof — free — so you see it before we print.

4

Approve Order

Review, request tweaks, and approve when it's exactly right.

5

We Deliver

On time, every time — and easy to reorder whenever you need.

Start Your Order Free proofs & no obligation — you approve before we produce
More Than a Print Shop

One partner for your
entire brand.

From the first sketch to the final delivery — and every reorder after — we handle it all in-house, so you never have to juggle vendors. We offer branding power without limits.

The very radical business of producing products people love — getting your brand into your customers' hands.

Elevate your brand. Promote your identity. Reinforce your mission.

Explore our services

Custom Apparel Decoration

Embroidery, screen printing, DTG, and heat transfer on premium blanks — color-matched and done right.

Promotional Products

Thousands of branded giveaways & swag for events, campaigns, and recruiting.

Corporate Programs

Company stores, onboarding kits, and managed branded programs at scale.

Design & Artwork Help

Free proofs, logo cleanup, and mockups — before you ever pay a cent.

Fulfillment & Kitting

We pack, store, and ship your orders — and rush production when it's tight.

Custom embroidered polos by Quality First Team spirit gear screen printed in Louisville Branded drinkware from Quality First
25+years in
Louisville
By the Numbers

Proof we deliver.

Three decades of screen printing, embroidery, and promo for clients nationwide — measured in orders shipped, teams outfitted, and five-star reviews earned.

2,500+
Orders delivered
25+
Years in business
5.0★
Average client rating
100%
Locally owned & operated
Why teams choose us

What clients tell us.

"Quality First made outfitting our whole team effortless. Proofs were fast, quality excellent, and everything arrived ahead of schedule."
MRMegan R.Operations Director, Healthcare
"We needed event merch on a tight deadline and they nailed it. Easily the most responsive promo partner we've worked with in Louisville."
JTJames T.Marketing Lead, Food & Beverage
"From apparel to corporate gifts, they handle our entire branded program. It feels like having an in-house team that actually cares."
DSDana S.HR Manager, Corporate
"Our teams and fans look sharp every season. They turn around big spirit-wear orders fast, and the quality holds up wash after wash."
RACoach AlvarezAthletics, University
"They made our gala merch feel premium on a nonprofit budget. Thoughtful, patient, and genuinely fun to work with start to finish."
PNPriya N.Events Director, Nonprofit
"From hats to retail tees, our branded gear actually sells now. They get small-business branding in a way the big sites just don't."
MWMarcus W.Owner, Local Restaurant
The Gallery

Real brands. Real gear.

A peek at recent branded apparel and merch for businesses nationwide — from gameday tees to corporate gift kits.

More Than Merch

Make your brand impossible to ignore.

From the first stitch to nationwide delivery, we turn everyday products into branded experiences people actually want to keep — built in Louisville, shipped everywhere.

Good to Know

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know before you start.

Still have questions?Our team is a quick call away.
Call (502) 265-6446 Request a Quote
Most orders ship in 7–14 business days after you approve your proof, depending on the product and quantity. On a deadline? Ask about rush production — we've saved plenty of last-minute events.
It depends on the product. Many promotional items and full-color prints have low or no minimums, while screen-printed apparel is most cost-effective at 24+ pieces. Tell us your quantity and we'll recommend the best option for your budget.
Absolutely — and it's free. Our team cleans up logos, builds mockups, and sends you a proof to approve before anything goes into production. No print-ready files required.
Yes. Share your PMS (Pantone) colors or brand guidelines and we'll match them as closely as each product and decoration method allows — color accuracy is part of every proof.
We're proudly based in Louisville and serve clients across Kentucky and beyond. We ship nationwide, and for larger programs we can set up online company stores so your team orders on their own.
Let's Work Together

Let's build something
that gets you noticed.

Have an order in mind? Send us the details and we'll help you build it — fast quotes, free proofs, no pressure.

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