Water-Based Screen Printing for Those Who Care About Their Craft
Oneonta, New York
Community Over Corporate
Locally Trusted
Fast Turnaround
Hand Crafted Quality
Water-Based Printing
Soft Hand Feel
Community Over Corporate
Locally Trusted
Fast Turnaround
Hand Crafted Quality
Water-Based Printing
Soft Hand Feel
CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING IN ONEONTA, NY
Welcome to River Press Screen Printing—Oneonta, New York's home for premium water-based custom screen printing. We're not your average print shop. We're craftspeople who fell in love with the art of screen printing and decided to do it right. Based in nearby Bainbridge, we deliver hand-crafted printed tees, hoodies, hats, and custom apparel that look and feel like the retail-quality products you've always wanted.
If you've been searching for a custom shirt shop near Oneonta that actually cares about the finished product, you've found it. We specialize in water-based screen printing—a technique that creates soft, breathable prints that become part of the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. The result? Custom t-shirts and branded merch that people actually want to wear.
WHY ONEONTA CHOOSES RIVER PRESS
Oneonta, NY is a community that values quality and authenticity. From the college campus to Main Street shops to the local music scene, there's a shared appreciation for things done right. That's exactly why we serve this region. Our custom screen printing services are built for Oneonta businesses, organizations, and individuals who refuse to settle for mass-produced, plastic-feeling prints.
Whether you need custom apparel for your Oneonta business, promotional merchandise for a local event, or branded gear for your crew, River Press delivers. We work with touring musicians who need merch that matches their sound, craft breweries creating swag that reflects their brand, coffee roasters looking for shirts as bold as their beans, and contractors who want professional work attire that lasts.
CUSTOM APPAREL SERVICES IN ONEONTA
River Press offers comprehensive custom screen printing and embroidery services for Oneonta, NY and surrounding areas. Every project receives the same attention to detail, whether you're ordering 24 tees or 2,400.
CUSTOM T-SHIRTS
Premium water-based screen printed t-shirts that feel as good as they look. Perfect for Oneonta businesses, bands, events, and organizations needing custom shirts with a professional finish.
CUSTOM HOODIES & SWEATSHIRTS
Stay warm in Upstate New York winters with printed hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts. Our water-based prints stay soft wash after wash—ideal for Oneonta team wear and merchandise.
CUSTOM HATS & HEADWEAR
Complete your branded look with custom hats, beanies, and caps. Screen printed or embroidered options available for Oneonta businesses and promotional needs.
PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE
Beyond apparel, we help Oneonta organizations create cohesive branded merchandise—from tote bags to aprons—all with the same hand-crafted quality.
EMBROIDERY SERVICES
Professional embroidery for polos, jackets, hats, and more. Perfect for Oneonta contractors, businesses, and teams wanting a polished, durable branded look.
BAND & TOUR MERCH
Touring through Upstate NY? We create merchandise that musicians are proud to sell. Retail-quality prints that fans actually want to buy and wear.
"We serve people who care about their craft as much as we do—and want their clothing to reflect that."
— River Press Screen Printing, Bainbridge NY
THE WATER-BASED DIFFERENCE
Most screen printing shops use plastisol inks—they're easier to work with and more forgiving. But easier doesn't mean better. Plastisol sits on top of the fabric like a rubbery layer, cracking and peeling over time. It's fine for throwaway promotional items, but it's not the quality that Oneonta craftspeople and businesses deserve.
Water-based screen printing is different. The ink absorbs into the fabric fibers, creating prints that are incredibly soft to the touch. There's no heavy, plastic feel—just smooth, breathable custom apparel that drapes naturally and gets softer with every wash. It's the same technique used by premium retail brands, and now it's available right here in Oneonta, NY.
WHY WE CHOSE THE HARDER PATH
We started River Press because we were tired of being disappointed by low-quality printed shirts. We kept ordering from online sellers and receiving products we weren't proud to show anyone. The prints felt cheap. They didn't match our expectations for something we'd actually want to wear or sell.
So we learned water-based screen printing ourselves. After six years of mastering this delicate, unforgiving craft, we're proud to offer Oneonta, NY and the surrounding region something different: custom screen printed apparel that meets the standards of people who care about quality.
PROUDLY SERVING ONEONTA & OTSEGO COUNTY
River Press Screen Printing is headquartered in Bainbridge, NY, making us your local choice for custom apparel in Otsego County and beyond. We're just a short drive from Oneonta, and we serve businesses and organizations throughout Upstate New York.
Looking for custom screen printing near you? We proudly serve:
Bainbridge
Binghamton
Vestal
Johnson City
Oneonta
Sidney
Chenango Forks
Norwich
Greene
Afton
Unadilla
Walton
WHO WE WORK WITH IN ONEONTA
We've built River Press to serve a specific kind of client: craftspeople. People who see what they do as something that requires care and quality. People who won't settle for "good enough" when it comes to representing their brand.
TOURING MUSICIANS & BANDS
Your merch is more than just shirts—it's how fans remember your show and support your music. We create band merchandise and tour apparel that musicians are genuinely proud to sell. Soft, comfortable, retail-quality prints that fans will actually wear long after the show ends. Playing a venue in Oneonta or anywhere in Upstate NY? Let's talk about your custom band merch.
CRAFT BREWERIES & COFFEE ROASTERS
You put incredible care into your product—your branded apparel should reflect that same dedication. We work with craft breweries and specialty coffee roasters throughout the Oneonta area to create custom tees, hoodies, and merchandise that match the quality of what's in the glass or cup. Your brand deserves better than stiff, plastic-feeling prints.
CONTRACTORS & TRADES
Professional work attire that holds up to the job and makes your crew look sharp. We provide custom screen printed and embroidered shirts, sweatshirts, and hats for contractors, construction companies, and tradespeople in Oneonta and Otsego County. Durable, comfortable, and branded with pride.
LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
From Oneonta small businesses to local nonprofits and community organizations, we help you create custom apparel that strengthens your brand and brings your team together. Staff uniforms, event tees, fundraiser merchandise—all printed with the quality your organization deserves.