Big Frog of San Marcos

151 S. Las Posas Road #173, San Marcos, CA 92078

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What Are Your Printing Capabilities?

You need to kiss a lot of frogs to find these prints! *Please check with the Big Frog store nearest you for their individual printing capabilities!

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG) PRINTING

Uses an all-digital process to inkjet print onto a garment or merchandise.

Benefits:

  • Printing can be done fast—usually in 24 hours
  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Water-based ink is Eco-friendly
  • Printing feels soft to the touch

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG) PRINTING WITH WHITE

Prints a white layer as a “primer” on darker garments, then adds colored inks on top of the primer.

Benefits:

  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Works best with 100% cotton products
  • Provides excellent color saturation

SCREEN PRINTING

Uses a series of screens to force ink through fibers in order to create a design. Multiple layers of screen printing are used to achieve designs with numerous colors.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Has a great arty, vintage look
  • Compatible with most fabric materials

ULTRA PRINTS

Almost identical to screen printing with inks applied onto specialty paper. The inks are transferred from the paper to the garment using pressurized heat.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Specialty paper can be used for another printing order of the same design at a later time

VINYL APPLICATION

Uses vinyl cut into a pattern or design that is applied to a garment using pressurized heat.

Benefits:

  • Exceptionally durable, often used for sport uniforms
  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Can be used on cotton, cotton blends, and some synthetic materials

DYE SUBLIMATION

Used on 100% polyester garments using heat-sensitive ink applied under high temperatures.

Benefits:

  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Water-based ink is Eco-friendly
  • Extremely durable decoration
  • Printing feels soft to the touch
  • Great for synthetic fabrics

EMBROIDERY

Uses decorative stitching to create a raised design with threads of different types and colors.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Can be used on cotton, cotton blends, and synthetic materials
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • A great choice for businesses or someone wanting a professional look

What Is Included In The Quoted Price Of My DTG T-Shirt?

Your quoted price includes a t-shirt (or product) of your color, size, style, a design for the shirt with as many colors as you want in it, the printing of the shirt on one side and a sincere thank you. If you would like a second print on that same shirt, there is an additional charge. Please contact your local Big Frog store for any promotions, specials or to get a personalized quote. We reserve the right to change prices at any time.

What Is The Minimum Order?

With our printing technologies you can order as few as ONE custom item and as many as 100,000.

Do You Offer Volume Discounts?

Absolutely, we have volume discounts starting at just 10 items. You can even mix and match most items. It doesn’t have to be the same style or color!

How Quickly Can I Get My Order?

If you choose a style, color and size that we have in stock, and a DTG or vinyl decoration, your shirts will go into our printing queue and you may have them in 24 hours. If we need to order your shirts or use a special decorating technique, then it may take 2 to 10 days to complete the order. Be sure to let us know your deadline so we can provide your order in a timely manner. If you have a rush order, please contact your local store for more information on a delivery schedule.

Can I Order Another Shirt With The Same Design Later?

Absolutely, we keep customer files indefinitely. When you call to get your design reprinted, be sure to give us your full name and a brief description of your original graphic. This will allow us to find it and print it for you immediately.

Can I Bring My Own Shirts To Be Printed?

Each locally owned store determines their policy on customer garments. If your local store will print on your garments, keep in mind that we typically print on cotton and cotton blends (with a blend of 50/50 mix being preferable). We also print on 100% polyester items however the wash fastness cannot be guaranteed. We recommend choosing from our catalog of 1,000s of garments instead so we can guarantee your print quality.

What Does The Free Design/Artwork Include?

Big Frog prides itself on creating a t-shirt design that you will love. Our designers can take your photos, your logo, fonts and clip art and make a unique design just for you. Because our design services are free, we try to keep design times to 15 minutes. This allows us to keep pricing reasonable for our customers.

Whose Property Is The Artwork That Is Generated?

All artwork created by you for your order remains your property and will be maintained at our store for our exclusive usage in executing your orders. Any artwork that Big Frog generates on your behalf remains the property of Big Frog. Please, enquire regarding policies of transferring artwork ownership to yourself or company.

What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?

Accepted payment types depend on individual store owners. However, most Big Frog stores accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. Some stores also accept Money Orders and personal checks. If your local store does accept personal checks and your check is returned, there is a $35 fee. If you prefer to use Paypal for your transactions, we will be happy to send you a Paypal invoice.

How Can I Become A Reseller?

Start by contacting your local store for more information. Each independently owned and operated Big Frog has different policies and pricing for resellers. Applications and proof of a reseller’s certificate may be necessary.

Copyrights/Trademarks

Big Frog will not infringe on trademarked or copyrighted artwork. If you bring artwork or logos to us, you must warrant that the subject matter to be printed is not copyrighted by a third party. You also recognize that subject matter does not have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected by copyright law, absence of such notice does not necessarily assure a right to reproduce. You further warrant that no copyright notice has been removed from any material used in preparing the subject matter for reproduction to support these warranties, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless for all liability, damages and attorney fees that may be incurred in any legal action connected with copyright infringement involving the work produced or provided. If your order has copyrighted materials, you must provide written authorization documentation.

Personal Or Economic Rights

You also warrant that the work does not contain anything that is libelous, scandalous or anything that threatens anyone’s right to privacy or other personal or economic rights. You will, at your sole expense, promptly and thoroughly defend Big Frog in all legal actions on these grounds as long as Big Frog: a) promptly notifies you of a legal action; b) gives you reasonable time to undertake and conduct a defense. Big Frog reserves the right to use its discretion in refusing to print anything we deem illegal, libelous, scandalous, improper or infringing upon copyright law.

What Our Customers Say

I called this printer on Wednesday. I needed a quick turnaround, very quick turnaround so that I could pick up the shirts. I needed on Friday. I only had five ordered. They are gifts for someone. We are meeting this weekend. They got approved to me within an hour and a half of me calling them and they said the shirts should be done by close of business Friday however, I got an email that they were ready around 1 o’clock. They did a fantastic job and I would totally recommend them for any screen printing that you need to do.
By Michelle O
Jeff was so helpful and friendly, working with me to get a last minute order done by my timeline. Big Frog will definitely be my go-to print shop for future projects!
By Tricia Elisara
I can’t express enough how much I love this team of hardworking people who achieve my vision for custom design everytime!!!
By Adrianne Jones
Accurate high quality printing delivered on time.
By Tom Gibson
Good quality shirts, and a range of printing techniques available.
By Karen Johnson
Great service and shirts!
By Jack Abram
The staff did an amazing job with the shirts and so happy they accommodated my timeline.
By Veronica Valdelamar
This store is great! They helped me design a tank for my event quickly and painlessly! The cost was great and the finished product was perfect, I will definitely be using them again soon!
By Beckie Henselmeier
Personable service all around. Easy to accomplish what I had in mind. Very pleased with the result!
By Suzanne Muir
Great Customer service and excellent quality!
By Kara Loker
I’ve used Big Frog for numerous projects and have always appreciated how knowledgeable and easy their staff are to work with, and the quick turnaround.
By Lindsey Smith
Great all the way around! Awesome work, great staff, super responsive, fast.
By Demetre Souliotes
Amazing service, amazing product. Will use them exclusively as they are one of the best.
By Bruno
I am so very happy with the custom T-shirts, hats, and button-ups I had screen printed and embroidered. I worked directly with Jeff and Taylor to bring my concepts to reality. It was a pleasure to work with everyone at Big Frog of San Marcos from concept to completion. Thanks for everything!!! See you all soon.
By Daniel Varela
I had a custom design that I brought in on a word document. The staff in the store, each and every one of them, were courteous and exceeding helpful. The design was recreated by one of the staff, to provide a sharper image, than the digital one I brought in. When I picked up the finished product, the design was on the shirt perfectly placed, the image was sharp and the colors are bright. These individuals deserve acknowledgement of their outstanding behavior and work, as they all went above and beyond what would be expected. I am exceeding thankful and impressed with the service, work and product provided.
By Barry Grigg
Exceptional customer service . Superior product. Worth every penny . Quick turnaround. Very satisfied. Friendly knowlegable staff!!Made my niece Charlees lacrosse senior night at. San Marcos high school special and unforgettablle.
By colladolla
had an amazing experience! I was in a bit of a rush, and they were incredibly accommodating—everything was ready for me in just 15 minutes. The service was outstanding, and the staff were genuinely kind and welcoming. I truly appreciate the effort and efficiency. Thank you so much!
By Saif Alkishtaini
The employees at this shop are very helpful and knowledgeable. I really like how they handled my special request.
By Sean Comstock
The owner reached out to me to donate 10 shirts for the medical staff taking care of my 2 year old son who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last July. We’ve worn them to every appointment, procedure, appointment, and he is now CANCER FREE! His medical team, daycare friends, my family, friends and my husbands family all had them and love them. Thank you so much. I’ve ordered like 5 different orders from them and they have always been so great!
By Elisa Anguiano
Such an easy, seamless, professional, top tier experience! Thank you Gracie, appreciate all your help! We love all our embroidered polos, tank tops and shirts :).
By Kyrsten Gonzalez
Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Great experience!
By Jon Fein
They came in with the same quote the other guys did, but offered more inventory in return...not much more, but just enough to steer me towards using Taylor and his dad maybe named nick at frog printing or whatever it's called.. and it was the best decision i've made in years. .The shirts content size n style were all perfect, even arrived earlier than expected...the entire job was flawlessly executed and with all smiles... I can't wait to give the printers over at frog mqny more jobs... its going to be yeara and yeara of continued business... I just need to create a company first.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
By Robby Kid kiger
Gracie was a dream to work with, and all our hoodies and tees turned out amazing!
By Somyr Perry
Friendly staff that's easy to work with. Have been coming here for years!
By clippca
Fast, honest and a great group of people I'd recommend dem anytime 👍🏾
By Todd Bartee
Dealing with the entire team at Big Frog was an absolute pleasure from the beginning to end. Big thank you to Gracie for helping with design to Jeff the owner for coming throughrough clutch for us. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for printing custom shirts.
By Jared Knapp
Taylor, Jeff and staff are professional, courteous and so creative! I have nothing but positive experiences to relay. Our logo wear is fantastic! Our online store works perfectly and is a true asset to our small busines. I highly recommend San Marcos Big Frog!
By Debbora Childress
professional from when i went in to order shirts and hat customer service was awesome so helpful easy going i got my order on time great company sincerely tmu
By Todd urquhart ultra fine dtl
My company merch came out great!
By kyle welch
Very accommodating on an order I needed in 3 hours! Great product and design help for a fair price. Super friendly.
By Michael ResTore
Top quality Staff and Products. Gracie is a pleasure to work with. Her designs are prepared promptly and accurately and she is very flexible to accommodate changes. I highly recommend Big Frog!
By larry j engel
The staff was very polite and welcoming. They understood the vision my daugther wanted and exceeded her expectations. We are very happy. Thank you for making this experience so easy.
By Cynthia De La Torre-Rodriguez
Pleasant staff.
By B.J. Lee
I had an absolutely amazing experience at Big Frog Printing, and I want to specifically highlight the outstanding service I received from Gracie Noble. From the moment I walked in, she made the entire process not only easy and seamless, but genuinely educational. In the past, I’ve had multiple frustrating experiences with custom shirts and designs, but Gracie completely changed that. She walked me through all the different types of printing methods and shirt options, explained what would work best for my needs, and even let me see and try on a wide range of samples. Thanks to her insights, I ended up finding the perfect shirts, and the final product turned out even better than I expected. What really stood out to me was how much I learned throughout the process. Gracie helped me understand the reasoning behind each recommendation, and I can confidently say that the shirts would not have turned out as well without her guidance. Everything from design to final print was handled smoothly over email, and the turnaround was fast. My order was completed within a week, and I’m incredibly happy with the results. I’ll absolutely be returning to Big Frog for all my future apparel needs, including uniforms for my physical therapy clinic and branded shirts for my team and clients. A huge thank you to Gracie Noble for making this such a positive and productive experience.
By Mark Bautista
Both Dan and Gracie provided insightful and useful advice in my custom designed biking jersey. Very pleased
By Richard Ricci
I have used Big Frog in San Marcos for customer embroidered trucker hats, shirts and beach towels. Each a separate experience and always great results. They have a design team who listens and allowed me to provide my own products for the embroidery. I highly recommend Big Frog. And their pricing is better than most, I checked!
By RBJG Sizeloves
Excellent customer service!
By Christian Kingsley
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