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Rainier Designs is a family-owned Tacoma, WA
business providing custom clothing and
uniforms for businesses, organizations, athletic teams and
schools. We specialize in three types of clothing
embellishment: embroidery, screen printing and digital
printing. Embroidery is generally the least detailed
application of artwork yet has the highest visual value.
Digital printing yields the highest resolution by directly
dyeing the garment with photo quality while maintaining a
soft feel. Screen printing applies layers of ink to the top
of the garment resulting in excellent color contrast. Our
embroidery and printing facilities are located onsite to
ensure timely and accurate communication of your order
Gordon Alvord started Rainier Designs in 2003
to meet demand for high quality embellished clothing in the
Puget Sound area. His goal was to provide customers
with superior customer service, attention to detail and
affordability to businesses and organizations of every size.
Gordon has a bachelor's degree from the University of North
Dakota and is also a commercial airline pilot.
Amy Alvord brings technical expertise to
Rainier Designs with vast knowledge and experience.
She specializes in finding the appropriate garments for a
customer's particular needs and blending garments with
artwork for complete uniform packages. Her experience
stems from over 10 years of designing clothing for major
department stores and a bachelor's degree in Textile and
Apparel Management from the University of Missouri.
Kathy Alvord handles all production and
fulfillment for Rainier Designs. She draws upon 40
years of sewing and garment alterations to ensure
consistency and accuracy for all orders. Kathy has
also been involved with local business and charity
organizations as a Tacoma business owner for over 30 years.
She is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a
degree in Pshycology.
