About Us

We didn't just wake up one day and decide to print a few t-shirts. PVD Tees is born out of a real-world, ink-under-the-fingernails heritage. We're the sister brand of East Coast Embroidery, a staple in East Providence that's been cranking out professional screen printing, embroidery, and laser engraving since 1986.

After decades of making everyone else look good, we realized it was time to build something specifically for the people who actually live, work, and grab coffee milk here. We launched PVD Tees as a pure Rhode Island pride brand. No corporate fluff; just Rhode Island-designed gear for people who know the difference between a cabinet and a milkshake.

Operating out of our shop right here in East Providence, we celebrate the quirks of the Ocean State. Our tees, hoodies, mugs and water bottles are printed on demand and our hats are embroidered on demand, all fulfilled by our print-on-demand partner, Printful. Whether you're a lifelong local or a transplant who finally figured out how to navigate a rotary, our gear is built for you. We're proud of where we're from, and we're damn proud of the work we put out.