Construction & Safety T‑Shirts in St. Louis — High‑Visibility Safety Orange & Green Workwear
Keep your crew visible and protected on the job with Kirkwood Trading Company’s high‑visibility construction safety t‑shirts and safety workwear. Based in St. Louis, we supply durable, OSHA‑friendly safety orange and safety green shirts, polos, and hoodies for contractors, road crews, utility teams, and event staff. Our production uses industry‑leading inks so your crew’s apparel stays bright and legible through long days, repeated washing, and tough worksite conditions.
Why choose our construction safety shirts?
Safety and visibility matter. We specialize in custom high‑visibility apparel that meets practical needs without sacrificing comfort. Our shirts are made from durable, breathable fabrics that stand up to jobsite wear while keeping workers cool. We offer:
- True high‑visibility colors: safety orange and safety green that meet occupational visibility expectations.
- Durable printing and labeling: long‑lasting screen printing or heat transfer for logos, names, and reflective accents.
- Comfortable performance fabrics: moisture‑wicking blends and options for heavy‑duty cotton/polyester blends.
- Small or large runs: from crew shirts for a small subcontractor to thousands for large projects and fleets.
- Fast turnaround: typical production is 4–6 business days after artwork approval; rush options available.
Products we provide
- Safety t‑shirts (short & long sleeve) — soft, breathable, and finished to retain color through wash cycles.
- Safety polos — presentable, durable option for foremen and supervisors who need visibility and a professional look.
- Safety hoodies & sweatshirts — warm layers in hi‑vis colors for colder months.
- Reflective printing & tape — add reflective ink or certified reflective tape for low‑light environments.
- Branded workwear packages — custom printing of company logos, employee names, and safety messaging.
- Custom labels & tags — internal/outer labels with size, washing instructions, or safety certifications.
Printing & customization options We use multiple printing methods to match your needs and budget:
- Screen printing — best for large runs and durable prints that withstand heavy use and frequent laundering.
- Heat transfer & DTF — good for smaller runs, detailed artwork, or multi‑color designs.
- Reflective print options — reflective inks or applied reflective tape for enhanced night visibility.
- Embroidery — for a polished logo on polos or jackets combined with a printed high‑visibility base.
Artwork guidelines To ensure crisp, legible graphics on high‑visibility fabrics, provide vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) with fonts outlined when possible. For raster artwork, supply PNG or TIFF at 300 dpi at final print size. Keep critical text or logo elements away from seams, pockets, and areas where reflective tape may be applied. If you need help, our in‑house production team can review and prepare artwork for print, suggest color separations, or create simple mockups before you approve production.
construction safety t-shirts are Compliant, durable, and built for work If your project requires compliance with industry standards, we can produce garments and applications that align with common visibility and safety requirements. Talk to us about reflective tape placement and combinations of color and retroreflective materials that support safety best practices. We document our processes so you have the specification details for fleet orders, bids, and safety plans.
Turnaround, minimums & pricing
- Minimums: small runs start around 12–24 shirts depending on design complexity and garment choice.
- Standard turnaround: 4–6 business days after artwork approval for most orders.
- Rush production: available for tight deadlines (additional fees may apply).
- Pricing: depends on garment brand, color, quantity, number of print locations, and whether reflective inks or tape are used. We provide clear, itemized quotes including setup and finishing costs.
Ordering process (simple)
- Request a quote — tell us quantities, garment type, color (safety orange/green), print locations, and artwork.
- Artwork approval — we review your files and send a digital mockup; physical samples available for precise color matching on request.
- Production — after approval, we begin printing on automated presses and perform quality checks throughout production.
- Finishing & delivery — garments are inspected, folded, and packed. We offer local pickup in St. Louis, shipping, and multi‑location drop ship options.
FAQ for construction safety t-shirts
Question 1: Do you offer both short sleeve and long sleeve in the safety orange and safety green shirts?
Answer: Yes, we carry a full line of the hi-viz work safety colors from short and long sleeve t-shirts, to crewnecks and hoodies, jackets, and also products that include reflective striping.
Question 2: We’re always highering and our quantities fluctuate. Is there an issue getting various sizes as we need them?
Answer: That is not an issue at all. We have some large clients who orders hundreds of shirts at a time to get a better price per shirt. They wwarehouse them and hand them out as needed and then order more shirts based on their specific sizes needed.
Question 3: I don’t have an artwork file but I do have letterhead with my logo on it. Does that work?
Answer: It’s not ideal artwork but in most cases we can make it work just fine.
Question 4: My guys are hard on our shirts, is there anything they we can do get the most out of their shirts?
Answer: This is a popular question and the short answer is no. I mean we provide the shirts printed with your logo on them. Aside from any manufacturers defect if they get a hole in the shirt or tar in the shirt, that’s going to limit the life of the shirt pretty quickly. What most of our clients do that whether their landscapers or roofers and concrete companies, is they order enough shirts to get each employee a few shirts so they can cycle through shirts.
Why local St. Louis contractors trust us Kirkwood Trading Company has printed apparel for local contractors, municipal crews, and event teams for years. We understand schedules, compliance concerns, and the need for consistent, dependable service. Our local presence means faster communication, easier proof approvals, and reliable delivery for projects across St. Louis and the surrounding area.
Get a free quote Need safety shirts for a crew, subcontractor, or special event? Email your artwork, quantities, and deadline to matt.cox@kirkwoodtrading.com or use our online quote form to get a fast, transparent estimate. If you prefer, call us through our contact page. — we’ll recommend the best garments and print options for your budget and timeline.
You can also use our online quote form for convenience here: Online Quote Form – T-shirt and apparel printing | St. Louis Missouri
Keep your crew visible. Order durable, high‑visibility safety shirts from Kirkwood Trading Company — St. Louis screen printing you can count on.