Cd Penrose Creations

Cd Penrose Creations is a printing business located at 97 Sproule Dr in Barrie, Ontario. Operating as a home-based custom printing shop, the business focuses on apparel and printed goods for schools, clubs, teams, and small businesses across the region, working directly with clients by appointment rather than through a public storefront.

Barrie sits on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, and its economy blends year-round residents with seasonal traffic tied to nearby ski hills, cottage country, and lake activities. That rhythm shapes demand for custom printing locally: minor hockey and soccer leagues need team wear before each season starts, schools order spirit wear for fall kickoff and year-end events, and small businesses look for branded apparel and promotional items without committing to large minimum quantities. A home-based operation like this one is well positioned to serve that kind of steady, project-based demand, since orders are handled individually rather than through mass production runs.

Custom apparel and spirit wear services

What Cd Penrose Creations produces

The core of the business is custom-printed apparel, built around a clothing line and made-to-order products for organizations that need matching gear. Spirit wear for schools is a significant part of the work, with several Barrie-area schools represented in past projects, alongside custom orders for clubs, sports teams, and businesses of varying sizes.

Because the shop does not carry an off-the-shelf retail inventory, most work begins as a conversation about what a group or individual needs: a school looking for a spirit wear collection, a team wanting matching jerseys or hoodies, or a business wanting branded shirts for staff or an event. Custom order samples are available to review before a full order is placed, which helps groups confirm colours, sizing, and print placement ahead of committing to a batch.

The business also maintains a clearance section for previously produced items, which can be a practical option for buyers who do not need a fully custom run and are open to existing designs or leftover stock from past projects.

How to prepare a custom order

Getting ready before reaching out

Preparing well before contacting the shop makes the ordering process smoother, especially for groups placing orders on a season or school-year timeline. Because this is a home-based business, in-person viewing of apparel samples is arranged by request rather than through regular walk-in hours, so reaching out ahead of time to schedule a look at materials or finished samples is worthwhile for buyers who want to see quality in person before ordering.

Groups such as schools, sports teams, and clubs benefit from gathering a few details before making contact: an estimate of how many people need apparel, a general idea of the type of garment wanted (such as hoodies, t-shirts, or outerwear), and any logo or artwork that needs to be reproduced. Since there are no minimum order requirements or setup fees mentioned for small to large orders, both a single classroom fundraiser and a larger multi-team league order can be discussed on similar terms.

Payment for custom orders is required in full before production begins, so buyers should be ready to confirm final quantities, sizing, and design details before that stage. Various payment methods can be arranged directly with the shop. Double-checking contact information matters as well: since communication happens by email, confirming the correct email address in an initial message helps avoid delays in receiving quotes, proofs, or order updates.

Working with schools and organizations

For schools and organizations placing recurring or seasonal orders, planning ahead of key dates — such as the start of a school year or the opening of a sports season — helps ensure spirit wear or team apparel arrives in time for the events it is meant for. Because production is order-based rather than drawn from a large ready stock, lead time is an important part of preparing a request, particularly for larger group orders that require coordinating multiple sizes.

Serving small businesses, clubs, and teams

A flexible approach to order size

Cd Penrose Creations positions itself as a resource for small businesses, schools, clubs, and teams that want custom apparel without the constraints often attached to bulk-only printing services. The absence of minimum order counts or setup fees is meant to make both small and larger orders accessible, which fits the mix of community groups, youth sports organizations, and local businesses found throughout Barrie and the surrounding area.

This flexibility is useful in a community where many orders come from volunteer-run organizations, such as parent councils or amateur sports associations, that may not have the budget or logistics support of larger institutions. Being able to discuss a project directly and receive a sample before committing to full production adds a layer of confidence for groups managing a shared budget.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cd Penrose Creations have a retail storefront in Barrie?

No public storefront is listed; it operates as a home-based business, and viewing apparel in person is arranged by contacting the shop directly to set up a time.

Is there a minimum order size for custom apparel?

No minimum order sizes or setup fees are indicated for custom apparel projects, which allows both individual and larger group orders to be considered.

How are custom orders paid for?

Custom orders must be paid in full before production, using various payment methods arranged directly with the business.

Reaching out by email with details on quantity, garment type, and any artwork or logo is the starting point, and confirming the correct email address in the message helps ensure a timely response.