Business Details
11 Years
experience
Custom Screen Printing & Embroidery Services in Asheville
Since January 1, 2015, Lightning Bolt Ink Screen Printing Screen Printing has operated as a queer-owned, living wage certified print shop rooted in Asheville, North Carolina. Our team specializes in screen printing, embroidery, and promotional product services while fostering a workplace built on mutual respect and open communication. We prioritize partnerships with local businesses, social justice advocates, and artists, offering tailored solutions for garment printing and design projects of all sizes.Our commitment to ethical practices extends to social justice discounts for community-focused organizations. With in-house graphic design capabilities and meticulous hand-screen printing techniques, we ensure every order receives personalized attention to detail, whether it involves 25 or 1,000 units. As active participants in Asheville's creative community, we take pride in transforming client visions into wearable art that endures.
Services
Screen Printing
Embroidery
Promotional Items
Graphic Design
T-Shirt Printing
Hoodie Printing
Tank Top Printing
Tote Bag Printing
Cap Embroidery
Beanie Embroidery
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Queer-owned and operated since 2015
- Living wage certified with ethical production practices
- Social justice discounts for community organizations
- In-house graphic design for custom logo creation
- Hand screen printing with meticulous attention to detail
Associations and certifications
- Living Wage Certified
Services
Screen Printing
Our in-house screen printing service transfers custom designs onto t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, and tote bags with precise, hand-crafted application. Capable of handling orders from 25 to 1,000+ units, we maintain consistent quality through meticulous attention to detail. Clients benefit from our expertise in material selection and ethical production practices since 2015.
Embroidery
Professional embroidery services for caps, beanies, polos, and jackets feature durable, high-quality stitching. We require minimum orders of 25 pieces to ensure cost-effective production while maintaining exacting standards. Our team works closely with clients to perfect logo placement and thread color selection for optimal visibility and longevity.
Promotional Items
We supply customized promotional products including water bottles, koozies, magnets, and writing instruments. Our inventory spans hundreds of ethically sourced options, with customization available for bulk orders. Clients receive personalized guidance to select items matching their brand identity and marketing objectives while supporting community initiatives through our social justice partnerships.
Graphic Design
In-house graphic design services develop custom logos and visual identities tailored to client needs. Our designers specialize in adapting existing artwork for print optimization while ensuring technical compatibility with screen printing and embroidery processes. This service includes unlimited revisions to guarantee client satisfaction with final design execution.
People
SB & Hannah
Owners
Co-founders SB and Hannah established Lightning Bolt Ink Screen Printing Screen Printing in 2015 as a living wage certified business. They oversee operations while maintaining community partnerships and ethical standards.
Katrina
General Manager
Katrina manages daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow across printing, embroidery, and design departments while upholding quality control standards since 2015.
Noah
Production Manager
Noah coordinates production schedules and resource allocation, optimizing efficiency for both small and large orders while maintaining ethical labor practices.
Charlie
Graphic Designer & Production Assistant
Charlie creates custom designs and prepares artwork for production, bridging client vision with technical print requirements through specialized software expertise.
Zane
Printer
Zane executes precise screen printing applications by hand, maintaining consistency across all garments while troubleshooting technical challenges during production runs.
Questions
What printing methods do you offer?
We specialize in screen printing for garments and promotional items, complemented by embroidery services for headwear and apparel.
Do you provide design assistance?
Yes, our in-house graphic designer offers custom logo creation and artwork modification services for print optimization.
What are your minimum order requirements?
Embroidery requires 25-piece minimums, while screen printing accommodates smaller batches starting at 25 units.
Are social justice discounts available?
We offer discounted rates for organizations and individuals supporting local social justice initiatives and community causes.
How long have you operated in Asheville?
Since our founding on January 1, 2015, we've served Asheville's creative and business communities from downtown.
What garment types can you print on?
We handle t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, tote bags, and various promotional products with customization options.
