# 5 Star Apparel

> 5 Star Apparel is a family-owned custom-apparel shop in Shingle Springs, California, combining a large online garment catalog with hands-on embroidery, screen printing, custom patches, and letterman-jacket work. Its practical edge is flexibility: customers can order a single piece or a bulk run, approve the details, and choose shipping, local delivery, or pickup.

- **Founded:** 1995
- **Headquarters:** Shingle Springs, United States
- **Team size:** 38 employees (directory estimate)
- **Products:** Custom embroidery, Screen printing, Custom patches, Letterman jackets, Apparel catalog
- **Notable:** More than 25 years of apparel-decoration experience., Expanded from the 5 Star Embroidery identity into a broader apparel, print, patch, and e-commerce offering., Built a portfolio spanning schools, law enforcement, fire services, local companies, clubs, and community events.

## Products & services

- **Custom embroidery** — Digitized logos, monograms, and multicolor stitching for caps, jackets, polos, uniforms, bags, and other garments.
- **Screen printing** — Durable printed designs for shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, workwear, team apparel, events, and fundraisers, with no published minimum quantity.
- **Custom patches** — Embroidered patches on twill with selectable thread colors, merrowed or laser-cut edges, and backing options including hook-and-loop and heat seal.
- **Letterman jackets** — Customized school-recognition jackets for athletics, academics, music, leadership, technical education, and other activities.
- **Apparel catalog** — An online catalog of shirts, polos, outerwear, hats, bags, accessories, and workwear that can be purchased and customized.

## Achievements

- More than 25 years of apparel-decoration experience.
- Expanded from the 5 Star Embroidery identity into a broader apparel, print, patch, and e-commerce offering.
- Built a portfolio spanning schools, law enforcement, fire services, local companies, clubs, and community events.
- Offers both single-piece customization and bulk production rather than enforcing a fixed minimum.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published new educational material comparing direct-to-film and screen printing and explaining 3D puff embroidery.
- **2026-06** — Owner Anna Freeman discussed renewed interest in letterman jackets as recognition expands beyond athletics into academics, arts, robotics, leadership, and service.
- **2026-04** — Expanded educational content covering patch making, sublimation, color systems, and decoration methods.

## Links

- Website: https://fivestarsapparel.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fivestarapparel/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/5StarsApparel
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivestarsapparel/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5starapparel

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Last updated: 2026-09-14