Entripy

What Entripy does

Entripy is a Canadian custom branded apparel company founded in 1999 by Jas Brar while a student at the University of Toronto. Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, the company operates from a 40,000+ square foot production facility and produces over 3 million custom apparel items annually, positioning itself as Canada's largest custom branded apparel provider. It offers decoration through in-house screen printing (ROQ presses producing up to 6,000 prints/hour), embroidery (800 stitches/minute), direct-to-film (DTF) printing, and tackle twill, with a claimed industry-leading 5-business-day standard turnaround and a 24-hour rush option.

The company's offering is organized as a modular product set: Entripy Custom Apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, uniforms, workwear), Promotional Products (bags, drinkware, pens, accessories), and a suite of corporate and platform solutions including Entripy Corporate (enterprise/franchise programs), Entripy On Demand (zero-inventory branded stores for QSR and multi-location businesses), E-Store Platforms (Spiritshop for schools/teams, Slaite as a Shopify integration), Entripy Wholesale, Contract Printing & Embroidery, Entripy Events (event activation staffing and logistics), and Entripy Merch Solutions (full-service concept-to-checkout merchandise programs). Customer segments include professional and amateur sports teams and leagues (MLSE, PWHL, OHL, OHF, Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, BC Lions, Oakville Rangers, Honda Indy Toronto), franchises and QSR operations, schools, registered nonprofits, wholesalers and decorators, and direct consumers via the entripy.com storefront.

Entripy generates revenue through multiple parallel streams: direct-to-consumer custom apparel retail priced in Canadian dollars (one-time unit sales), corporate and enterprise solutions delivered under subscription or multi-year contract terms with dedicated account management, contract printing and embroidery as a professional service for decorators and retailers, wholesale apparel on transaction-based bulk pricing, and freemium e-store platforms that monetize through production rather than subscription fees. Go-to-market is hybrid across DTC e-commerce, enterprise field sales, sales-led corporate acquisition, and event-driven activation via high-profile sports partnerships. The company is privately held, founder-led, and bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Entripy

Legal name

Entripy Custom Clothing

Website

https://entripy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Entripy is a Canadian custom branded apparel platform founded in 1999 and based in Oakville, Ontario, producing over 3 million decorated garments annually through in-house screen printing, embroidery, and DTF for sports teams, franchises, enterprises, schools, and nonprofits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Manufacturing & Decoration

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Athleisure & Performance Apparel Retail (CRAAABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athleisure & Lifestyle Sport Apparel Retail (CRAMACAF)

Keywords

• Custom apparel printing
• Screen printing services
• Embroidered clothing
• Promotional products
• Corporate uniforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Apparel Retail: Direct-to-consumer sales of custom printed apparel through entripy.com. Customers upload artwork, select products, and pay per item. One-time purchase model with prices in Canadian dollars.
2. Corporate Solutions & Enterprise Accounts: Dedicated account management for enterprises, franchises, and QSR operations. Includes Entripy On Demand (zero-inventory branded stores), Entripy Corporate (end-to-end solutions), and Entripy Merch Solutions (full-service merch programs).
3. Contract Printing & Embroidery: Large-scale decoration services at the Canadian facility for screen printing, heat transfers, and embroidery. Ideal for decorators, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing their own blanks.
4. Wholesale Apparel: Volume custom apparel for agencies, wholesalers, and retailers with competitive bulk pricing, global sourcing network, and scalable production.
5. E-Store Platforms: Free branded online stores for schools, teams, and creators through Entripy Spiritshop, On Demand for franchises, and Slaite for Shopify integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Entripy is a Canadian custom branded apparel provider that designs, decorates, and fulfills custom-printed and embroidered apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, uniforms, sports jerseys, workwear) along with promotional products (bags, drinkware, pens, notebooks). All decoration — including screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-film printing, and tackle twill — is performed in-house at a 40,000+ sq ft Oakville, Ontario facility, with an industry-leading 5-business-day turnaround. The company serves both individual consumers via entripy.com and corporate clients (franchises, sports teams, schools, nonprofits, wholesalers) through dedicated branded online stores, contract printing, and full-service merch programs.

Product overview

Entripy is a Canadian custom apparel platform offering a comprehensive suite of products and services centered around custom-printed and embroidered clothing. The core offering is Custom Apparel (T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, uniforms, workwear) decorated via screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-film, and tackle twill. The platform operates on a modular architecture with distinct solutions: Entripy Corporate (enterprise/franchise programs), Entripy On Demand (zero-inventory branded stores), E-Store Platforms (including Entripy Spiritshop for schools/teams and Slaite for Shopify integration), Entripy Wholesale (B2B bulk orders), and Contract Printing & Embroidery (in-house production services). Supporting services include Entripy Events (event activations) and Entripy Merch Solutions (full-service merchandise programs from concept to checkout). All production is handled in-house at their Canadian facility with a claimed industry-leading 5-day turnaround.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entripy On Demand: On-demand custom apparel solution for large QSR operations, franchises and multi-location businesses with zero inventory requirements
• Entripy Corporate
• Entripy Wholesale
• Entripy Events
• Entripy Spiritshop
• Entripy Merch Solutions

Products and services

• Custom Apparel Custom-printed and embroidered apparel (T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, jerseys, sports uniforms, workwear, hats) for individuals, teams, schools, sports organizations, and businesses, with in-house decoration via screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-film, and tackle twill.
• Entripy On Demand On-demand custom apparel platform for franchises and multi-location businesses (e.g., QSR chains) that lets them offer branded uniforms without holding inventory. Features zero contract/setup fees, 5-day turnaround, invoicing to head office, and order quantities as low as one piece.
• Entripy Corporate End-to-end branded apparel solution for enterprises, franchises, QSR chains, sports teams, and charities, with dedicated account management, multi-location shipping, and access to a global supplier network.
• Entripy E-Store Platforms Suite of free branded online store solutions including Entripy Spiritshop (for schools, teams, and clubs), Entripy On Demand (for franchises), and Slaite (a Shopify integration for creators and businesses) that lets organizations sell custom merchandise under their own brand.
• Entripy Wholesale Volume custom apparel service for agencies, wholesalers, and retailers, providing competitive bulk pricing, a global sourcing network, screen printing, embroidery, kitting, and multi-location shipping.
• Contract Printing & Embroidery In-house large-scale decoration service at the Oakville facility for screen printing, heat transfers, and embroidery, targeting decorators, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who bring their own apparel blanks.
• Entripy Events Branded event activation service providing staffing, logistics, setup, tear-down, and lead capture for events at any scale across Canada, with trained brand ambassador staff and post-event reporting.
• Entripy Merch Solutions Full-service merchandise program from concept to checkout for brands and agencies, covering production, forecasting, staffing, on-site sales operations, POS systems, warehousing, and fulfillment for events, pop-ups, and mobile retail tours.
• Entripy Spiritshop Free branded online store platform built for schools, teams, and clubs to sell spirit wear and custom merchandise directly to their communities under their own brand.
• Slaite Shopify-integrated e-commerce solution enabling creators and businesses to build custom merchandise stores directly within their Shopify storefronts.
• Promotional Products Non-apparel branded promotional merchandise including bags (totes, backpacks, drawstring bags, coolers, wallets), drinkware (water bottles, mugs, tumblers, glasses), pens, notebooks/journals, blankets, and tech gadgets.
• Nonprofit & Charities Program Discount program for registered nonprofits with charitable numbers, offering reduced pricing on event apparel and merchandise to help organizations save costs and focus on community work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 business day turnaround guarantee - fastest in the industry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Canlan SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Naming rights agreement for Canlan Sports Oakville facility renamed 'Entripy Centre - A Canlan Sports Community'. Includes prominent interior and exterior branding, digital displays, and activation opportunities tied to league play and community events.
• Oakville Rangers Hockey ClubmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2025Exclusive provider of official Oakville Rangers fanwear through dedicated online store (oakvillerangersfanwear.ca).
• Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2025Official apparel and merchandise provider for the OHF. Comprehensive online platform for branded apparel and merchandise for players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families.
• PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2025Promotional partner for the league, equipping partners with top-quality branded promotional gear designed to boost team pride and community engagement.
• Toronto Argonauts Football ClubmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2016Premium promotional supplier and sole supplier of custom t-shirts and fan giveaway products. Logo displayed at BMO Field with t-shirt toss activations.
• MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2015Official provider of custom promotional apparel and products. Sole supplier of custom t-shirts, fan giveaway materials, and in-game experience products for Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Marlies, and Toronto FC.
• Calgary FlamesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGame-day sponsorships bringing excitement to Flames fans through branded merchandise and activations.
• Winnipeg Blue BombersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership since 2024 bringing pride, spirit, and excitement to Blue Bombers fans through game-day sponsorships.
• BC LionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGame-day sponsorships and branded merchandise to boost BC Lions spirit.
• OHL (Ontario Hockey League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership built on OHL passion and success, working with league teams to fuel the love of hockey.
• Honda Indy TorontomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial event merchandise vendor for Honda Indy Toronto, providing branded merchandise for the racing event.
• Best Buddies CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom clothing and promotional products for nonprofit organization supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Tim Horton Children's FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonor support for the foundation providing camp experiences for children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Printful: On-demand print-on-demand fulfillment platform for custom apparel and accessories with global production hubs; competes directly with Entripy for creator/e-commerce custom merch orders and franchise on-demand store needs.
• 4imprint: Large promotional products and custom apparel distributor serving enterprises with branded merchandise programs, directly comparable to Entripy Corporate and Merch Solutions offerings.
• HALO Branded Solutions: National corporate merchandise and branded apparel distributor offering enterprise merchandise programs, comparable to Entripy Corporate and Merch Solutions in customer base and program scope.
• Custom Ink: US-based direct-to-consumer custom apparel and accessories platform offering screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing with on-demand ordering for teams, businesses, schools, and events—mirroring Entripy's core D2C customization offering and customer segments.
• RushOrderTees: US custom apparel screen printer offering rush turnaround to teams, businesses, and schools with similar decoration services and customer segments to Entripy.

Others

• BELLA+CANVAS: Premium blank apparel manufacturer that Entripy resells and decorates; a key upstream supplier and brand partner, comparable as a foundational player in the custom apparel ecosystem even though not a direct decorator competitor.
• Shopify (Merch Stores): Entripy's Slaite is a Shopify-integrated merch solution; Shopify's broader merchant ecosystem and built-in on-demand printing integrations position it as an adjacent platform player that enables or competes with portions of Entripy's E-Store Platforms offering.

Broad incumbents

• Alphabroder: One of North America's largest wholesale distributors of imprintable apparel and accessories; competes with Entripy Wholesale for decorator/B2B apparel supply and shares the decoration-supply value chain.
• Cimpress / Vistaprint: Public parent of mass-customization brands including Vistaprint and National Pen; offers custom apparel and promotional products to SMBs alongside broader print products, putting it in direct competition for enterprise and SMB custom apparel orders.

Emerging players

• Stahls' (Groupe Stahl): Specializes in heat-transfer decoration, DTF transfers, and apparel finishing equipment; competes with Entripy's Contract Printing & Embroidery services for decorators and offers adjacent technology to custom apparel providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/EntripyTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Entripy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/entripy-custom-clothing
• Instagraminstagram.com/entripy
• Xx.com/Entripy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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