From Service to Signs: Why Trust Us With Your Custom Apparel?

Let's be honest: buying custom t shirt printing services from a stranger on the internet takes a leap of faith. No reviews yet? Empty testimonial section? I get it. That's a red flag for most people clicking around at 11 PM trying to find a veteran owned printing service they can actually trust with their designs.

So let me do something most business owners won't: tell you exactly who I am, where I came from, and why I care more about your custom DTF transfers than the average print shop ever will.

The Marine Who Learned What "Mission Complete" Really Means

My name is Ryan Nash, and before I was running Signsinsymbols out of O'Fallon, Illinois, I was a U.S. Marine serving in the Iraq War.

If you've never served, here's what the Corps teaches you that translates directly to running a printing business: you finish what you start, you don't cut corners, and you take care of the people who depend on you. Period.

When I came home, I earned my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and went to work at the VA helping veterans navigate their benefits. I spent years watching guys who'd sacrificed everything get lost in paperwork, bureaucracy, and systems that didn't care. It taught me something important: people remember how you treat them when they're vulnerable.

That's the standard I hold myself to now. When you send me your logo or your gang sheet layout at 9 PM on a Sunday because your event is Thursday, I don't see an order number. I see someone who's counting on me to show up. And I will.

Two Kids from North City with a Big Idea

Here's the origin story nobody asks about but everybody should know.

Signsinsymbols didn't start as a business plan. It started as two teenagers growing up in North City St. Louis with a shared obsession: symbols and self-expression. We were fascinated by how a design on a shirt could make someone feel seen, represent their crew, or tell their story without saying a word.

We weren't business majors. We were just kids who understood that a good graphic wasn't decoration, it was identity.

That idea sat in the back of my mind through deployments, college, and years at the VA. But in 2017, I couldn't ignore it anymore. I revived the concept, not because I wanted to get rich printing t-shirts, but because I saw a gap in the market: people needed high-quality custom apparel from someone who actually gave a damn.

What "Veteran-Owned" Actually Means for You

You'll see a lot of companies slap "Veteran-Owned" on their homepage and call it a day. Here's what it means when I say it:

✅ Attention to Detail Marines don't do "close enough." Your design gets checked, your colors get matched, and your transfers get inspected before they ship. Every single time.

✅ No Excuses If I say 24–72 hour turnaround, that's what you get. If there's a delay, I'll call you myself and fix it. I don't hide behind auto-reply emails.

✅ Integrity Over Profit I'd rather lose a sale than sell you something that won't work. If DTF isn't the right solution for your project, I'll tell you, and point you toward what is.

✅ Mission-Focused Your success is my mission. Whether you're launching a t-shirt business, running a school fundraiser, or outfitting your small business staff for St. Patrick's Day, I want you to win.

That's not marketing talk. That's how I was trained to operate.

The 6-Month Craftsmanship Warranty (And Why It Matters)

Let's talk about the 6-month warranty we offer on every transfer, because this is where trust gets real.

Most print shops won't guarantee their work past 30 days. Why? Because they're using cheap materials, rushing production, or outsourcing to the lowest bidder. When something cracks or peels after a few washes, they shrug and say, "Sorry, no refunds."

We guarantee our custom DTF transfers for 6 months against cracking, peeling, and fading because we use premium materials and proper heat-press techniques. We're not gambling with your brand. If you follow our care instructions and something fails, we'll replace it. No questions asked.

That's the kind of safety net you get when the guy running the business learned accountability in the Marines.

No Minimums. No Setup Fees. No Games.

Here's another place most custom t shirt printing shops lose trust: hidden fees and minimum order traps.

You'll see websites advertising "$5 transfers!" and then hit you with:

• $50 setup fees

• 50-piece minimums

• Upcharges for "rush" orders that should be standard

We don't play that game.

At Signsinsymbols:

• ✅ No minimums : order 1 transfer or 1,000

• ✅ Free setup on every design

• ✅ 20% off all gang sheets right now

• ✅ Free shipping over $100

And if you're local to O'Fallon, we offer same-day delivery within 15 miles for business customers. Because sometimes you just need it now, and I'm not going to make you wait for a UPS truck.

Community Over Commerce

Here's the thing about North City St. Louis: it taught me that people matter more than profit margins.

I didn't start this business to build an empire. I started it to help other people build theirs. Whether you're:

• A new t-shirt entrepreneur trying to launch your first collection

• A youth sports team raising funds

• A local brewery that needs staff shirts for an event

• A sorority chapter repping your letters

...you're not just a transaction to me. You're part of the community I serve.

That's why I'll answer your DMs at weird hours. That's why I'll walk you through your first gang sheet layout even if it takes 30 minutes. That's why I care if your launch goes well.

What You're Actually Buying When You Order from Us

When you place an order with Signsinsymbols, here's what you're really getting:

Trust Is Earned, Not Assumed

Look, I know you don't have reviews to scroll through yet. I know that makes this harder.

But here's what I can promise you: I'm not hiding behind a faceless website. This is my name. This is my story. This is my commitment.

I'm a Marine who learned what integrity looks like under pressure. I'm a veteran who spent years helping people navigate broken systems. I'm a North City kid who believes symbols and self-expression matter.

And I'm a business owner who will treat your custom DTF transfers like they're my own.

If that sounds like the kind of person you want handling your apparel, let's work together. Send me your design. Ask me your questions. Test me out with one order.

I'll earn your trust the old-fashioned way: by showing up and doing the work.

Ready to get started? Check out our gang sheet deals (20% off right now) or reach out with your project details. No pressure. No minimums. Just quality printing from a veteran who keeps his word.

Semper Fi. 🇺🇸