Custom apparel · No minimum

New Hire Welcome Kits

New hire welcome kits give your team a branded look from day one without a large upfront commitment. We embroider and print polos, tees, and long sleeves from top US brands with no minimum and a free digital proof before we run your order. Mix styles to build a kit that fits your culture. From $5.99 each.

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Free digital proof See your exact kit item before we make it.

No minimum order Order one kit or one hundred.

Expert decoration Embroidered or printed by our own US team.

Free shipping On orders over $150.

Why businesses trust Arklavo

Proof, not promises

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13,000+

businesses served

2 days

typical dispatch on most orders

setup and digitizing fees, at any quantity

Star rating reflects live verified buyer reviews across our apparel range. No minimum is real, not a slogan: single pieces are decorated to the same standard as bulk runs.

Branded welcome kits in four steps

Choose your kit pieces

Polos, tees, or long sleeves, embroidered or printed with your logo.

Add your logo

Upload in the customizer or send it to us.

Approve a free proof

We send a digital proof before production.

We make and ship

Made in house in 5 to 10 business days, then shipped with tracking, about 2 to 5 days in the US.

Live design studio

Design your welcome kit pieces in minutes

No design experience needed. Upload your logo, drop in names or text, pick your colors and sizes, and see it on the garment in a live preview, all in our own studio.

Upload your logoPick colors & sizesLive 3D preview

Upload your logo or add text Drop in your artwork or type a name. We position it for you and send a proof.
Embroidery or printed finish Choose stitched embroidery or DTG and DTF print, plus your thread or ink colors for a clean, durable mark on every piece.
Free proof before we make it Approve a digital proof of your exact kit item. No minimum, no setup fees.

Design your t-shirt

Names and text included at no extra cost.

Order more, pay less per piece

New hire welcome kit pieces start at $5.99 each with no minimum and no setup fees. Standard bulk discounts apply as your quantity rises.

1 to 9

Full price

Single orders

10 to 23

5% off

Small teams

24 to 49

10% off

Growing crews

Printed tee or embroidered polo: which piece anchors your welcome kit?

Two styles that work well together or separately. Both come with no minimum and a free digital proof before we run your order. Here is how they compare.

Compare	Printed teeGildan	Embroidered poloUnder Armour
Best use	Everyday team tee, casual and comfortable	Day-one polo, clean and professional
Material	Lightweight cotton, soft and breathable	Performance cotton-poly pique, moisture-wicking
Fit	Relaxed, true to size	Structured, smart-casual
Logo placement	Full-front or left-chest print, sharp color	Left chest embroidery, crisp and durable
Sizes	Unisex XS to 5XL	Unisex XS to 3XL
Decoration	Embroidery, DTG, or DTF, no minimum	Embroidery, DTG, or DTF, no minimum
Stocked colors	White, black, navy, and more on request	Black, navy, gray, and more on request
From	$5.99 each	$64.99 each
	View Gildan t-shirts	View Under Armour t-shirts

Single pieces start at $5.99. Exact tiered pricing for 10+, 50+, and 100+ comes back on your quote. Unisex sizes run XS to 5XL and vary by brand.

How your welcome kit pieces are made

Real embroidery and print, decorated and finished in our own shop.

Embroidery or print, your call

We embroider your logo straight into the fabric for a raised, durable finish that holds up through daily wear, or run DTG and DTF print when you want full-color detail across the chest.

We digitize your artwork

Our team turns your logo into clean stitch files or print-ready art and shows you a proof to sign off, so every kit item matches your brand on day one.

Finished custom embroidered shirts folded and ready to ship

Made to be worn from day one

Quality garments from Gildan, Bella + Canvas, and Under Armour, decorated and checked by hand before they ship so every new hire gets a kit they will actually wear.

Why Arklavo welcome kit apparel beats the usual options

Real stitched embroidery or print, no minimum, and days not weeks. It is a combination no promo shop, online marketplace, or local embroiderer offers all at once.

Option	Real stitched embroidery	No minimum	Days, not weeks
Promo shops	Sometimes	Often minimums	Varies
Online marketplaces	Varies by seller	Print only	Varies
Local embroiderer	Yes	Often a minimum	Often weeks
ArklavoBest value	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comparison reflects typical offerings in each category, not any single named company. Many no-minimum options apply only to one decoration method or set a separate minimum for embroidery. Arklavo decorates a single piece with no minimum, by embroidery or print.

What customers say about their branded kit apparel

The proof came back the same day and every polo had crisp embroidery. The new hires wore them on day one and asked where they could get more.

Rachel T.

HR Manager, professional services

No minimum meant we ordered one sample size before committing to 40 kits. The quality was exactly what we wanted and reordering was effortless.

Marcus B.

Operations Director, staffing company

Color matched our brand perfectly and the embroidery still looks sharp after months of weekly washes.

Simone G.

Office Manager, healthcare practice

Market outlook

The custom apparel market is set to more than double by 2030

The market data lines up with what we see every week. Branded apparel is the biggest category in promotional products, and onboarding and welcome kits are a growing share of how companies invest in that spend. Embroidery now makes up over 40 percent of the decorated-apparel market because teams want a finish that lasts beyond the first month. More HR teams are choosing branded pieces for new hires and they want them without a fifty-piece minimum. That is the shift we built Arklavo around.

Conor SmartApparel Expert, Arklavo

13%: projected yearly growth of the decorated-apparel market through 2030
$68B: projected market size by 2030, up from $29B in 2023
40%+: share of the decorated-apparel market now decorated by embroidery, the finish most teams want on branded kit pieces

Market figures: Grand View Research (decorated apparel market) and ASI Research (US promotional products), 2024. Interpretation by Arklavo.

Everything to know about new hire welcome kit apparel

New hire welcome kits are one of the easiest ways to make a new team member feel part of the team before they even finish orientation. We decorate polos, tees, and long sleeves in real stitched embroidery, DTG print, or DTF, whichever suits the artwork and the fabric best. We stock styles from Gildan, Bella + Canvas, Under Armour, AS Colour, and more, in unisex fits XS to 5XL.

Choosing your welcome kit pieces

A branded polo or button-down makes a clean, professional first impression on day one, while a long sleeve tee is the piece a new hire keeps reaching for as the seasons change. Mix styles to build a kit that covers both looks. We carry unisex fits in XS to 5XL from Gildan, Bella + Canvas, Under Armour, and more, in black, white, navy, and charcoal with additional shades on request.

Embroidery, DTG, or DTF

We embroider your logo into the chest or sleeve for a raised, durable finish that survives years of washes, or run DTG and DTF print when you want full color across a larger design. Embroidery is the right call for most kit staples like polos and long sleeves. Print suits bold chest graphics and fine detail work. We digitize your artwork in house at no charge before sending a proof.

Ordering, no minimums, and reorders

There is no minimum, so you can order a single kit to check fit and decoration before a full cohort run, and the price per piece falls as quantity rises. We send a free digital proof before anything is made. Once your logo is on file, reorders for the next new hire class are fast and straightforward.

Welcome kit apparel suits professional services, healthcare practices, restaurants and hospitality, sports organizations, and any company that wants branded gear waiting on a new hire's first day. Embroidery looks sharp on a left chest logo; print covers bold chest graphics. Order a single sample before a full cohort run, or request a blanket reorder at the start of each quarter. Send your logo and quantity for a quote.

Sizing and fit for welcome kit pieces

Kit pieces are real apparel sizes, not one size fits all. We carry unisex XS to 5XL, with the exact range set by the brand and style you choose. Here is how to size a run for a new hire cohort.

Unisex XS to 5XL

Most styles run unisex XS to 5XL, though the top of the range varies by brand. A standard fit lands true to size. If your new hires prefer a relaxed fit over a shirt or undershirt, size up one. We can sort a full size run on your order. Youth sizes are available on some styles; ask on your quote.

Shirt fit guide comparing a polo and a button-down, unisex XS to 4XL

Fit by style

A polo wears trim and structured, which suits front-facing staff well. A long sleeve tee runs a touch fuller and layers over a button-down for a comfortable, casual day. Lightweight cotton feels more breathable; heavyweight cotton drapes with more structure. Tell us the look you want and we will match the style and size run.

Frequently Asked Questions

What apparel pieces work best in new hire welcome kits?

New hire welcome kits most commonly include a branded polo or t-shirt for everyday wear plus a long sleeve tee for cooler days. Adding a hat or jacket rounds out a kit that a new team member will actually use from day one. We can decorate all of these in a single order with no minimum, so you can mix styles and quantities to fit your headcount and your budget.

Do you have a minimum order for welcome kit apparel?

No minimum at all. You can order a single polo or tee to check the fit, color, and decoration quality before committing to a full cohort run. Most companies start with a sample, approve it, and then place a larger order. The price per piece falls automatically as quantity rises, from 5 percent off at 10 pieces up to 25 percent off at 250 or more.

How long does it take to receive branded welcome kit apparel?

Production runs 3 to 5 days after you approve your free digital proof. US shipping then adds roughly 2 to 5 days depending on your location. For most orders that means branded kit pieces arrive within two weeks of placing your order. If you are working to a specific start date, mention it on your quote and we will confirm whether the timeline works.

Can I add individual names or employee names to each piece?

Yes. We can add a name, title, or department below a logo on each piece in the order. Names are embroidered or printed in the same session as your logo, and there is no extra setup fee per name. Just include the name list when you request your quote and we will confirm positioning and font with your proof.

What decoration methods are available for kit apparel?

We offer three methods: stitched embroidery, direct-to-garment print (DTG), and direct-to-film transfer (DTF). Embroidery gives a raised, durable finish that holds up through years of washing and is the most popular choice for polos and tees. DTG suits bold chest designs with fine detail or gradients. DTF works well on a wide range of fabrics and colors. We digitize your artwork in house at no charge and recommend the best method for your logo before sending a proof.

What garment brands and styles do you stock for welcome kits?

We stock styles from Gildan, Bella + Canvas, Lane Seven, Independent Trading Co., AS Color, Jerzees, and Cotton Heritage, covering polos, tees, and long sleeve shirts. Most styles come in unisex XS to 5XL and a range of core colors including black, white, navy, and charcoal, with additional shades available on request. Tell us the look you are going for and we will suggest the right style.

Is there a free proof before production starts?

Yes, we send a free digital proof before we make anything. The proof shows your exact logo placement, thread or ink color, and garment color, so you can confirm it matches your brand before production begins. If anything needs adjusting, we revise the proof at no charge. Production starts only after you give written approval.

How does bulk pricing work for larger onboarding runs?

Bulk discounts apply automatically based on the total piece count in your order. Orders of 10 to 23 pieces get 5 percent off. At 24 to 49 pieces the discount rises to 10 percent. Fifty to 99 pieces saves 15 percent, 100 to 249 pieces saves 20 percent, and 250 or more pieces saves 25 percent. You do not need a promo code; the discount applies at checkout based on quantity. Request a quote for your exact per-piece total.

Can I mix different garment styles and sizes in one welcome kit order?

Yes. You can mix polos, tees, and long sleeve shirts in a single order and split quantities across as many sizes as you need. We treat the combined piece count toward your bulk discount tier, so ordering 30 polos and 20 tees together gets you the same 10 percent discount as ordering 50 of one style. Tell us the style and size breakdown on your quote.

What is the cost of shipping for welcome kit orders?

US shipping is free on orders over $150. Orders under $150 carry a standard shipping charge calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. Most kit orders for a small team or a single cohort will clear the $150 threshold easily. Orders ship with tracking and typically arrive 2 to 5 days after leaving our facility.

How do reorders work when we hire more staff?

Once your logo is digitized and on file, reorders are straightforward. You request the styles, sizes, and quantities you need, we send a proof to confirm nothing has changed, and production runs the same way as your original order. There is still no minimum on reorders, so you can order a single piece for a one-off new hire without paying a premium. Many companies set up quarterly reorder runs to cover each new cohort.

Do you offer a discount on a first welcome kit order?

Yes. Use the code FIRST15 at checkout to take 15 percent off your first order. The code applies to decorated apparel with no minimum purchase required. You still receive a free digital proof and free US shipping on orders over $150 on top of the discount. Request a quote first if you want to see your total before placing the order.