About Us
PLom614 Designs & Apparel, based in Frankfort, IL, is a family-run business specializing in custom embroidery and heat transfer screen printing services. Their clientele spans commercial businesses, sports teams, municipal organizations, and more.
When in need of expertly crafted embroidered apparel for your Business, Team, or Special Event, consider reaching out to PLom614 Designs & Apparel.
Our Owner
Pete Lombardi, the Owner/Operator of this venture, brings over 30 years of experience as a Firefighter and a successful sales career in Fire Apparatus, Ambulances, Fire Equipment, and Uniforms for Public Safety Organizations throughout the Midwest. His upbringing in a second-generation Italian immigrant family on Chicago's Southwest Side instilled a robust work ethic and a passion for excellence.
Inspired by a steadfast commitment to a set of basic core principles, Pete aimed to fulfill a goal that has long been out of reach. What started as a small, home-based business, has steadily grown into what is now our first Brick and Mortar location in Frankfort, IL. We still strive to operate like we have from the very beginning “We will take the time to listen to your needs and give you an honest product at an honest price. We will do our best to foster a relationship based on trust and integrity".
Our Motto
We are a small, family-run business. We will take the time to listen to your needs and give you an honest product at an honest price. We will do our best to foster a relationship based on trust and integrity. If something is not right, we will stand behind it, and work until it is right. Period.
Our Values
From the beginning we wanted to make sure everyone associated with PLom614 Design & Apparel always tries to follow these values:
Always Do the Right Thing
Ethical decision-making, honesty, and integrity in every professional interaction and transaction, ensuring a reputation of trustworthiness.
Value Relationships Above All
Nurturing and prioritizing strong, long-lasting relationships which are the foundation of trust, collaboration, and mutual success, fostering a supportive and thriving business environment.
The 4 P’s of Greatness
Be Productive: Attitude and hard work are important, but they will never be a substitute for skills and ability. We will always strive to become better at what we do and improve the products we provide to our customers.
Be Positive: A great teammate will actively lift all those around him or her. We see it every day. Greatness emanates from positivity. We will do our best to make your experience with PLom 614 Designs a positive one, so that you will use us again, and recommend our services to others.
Be Principled: Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. When you have principles, your customers know that they can trust you. Without the ability to communicate, and without trust, you will never succeed in business. Sales is about relationships, trust and respect. If a customer feels comfortable, he will buy your product. “Our promise to you is to always treat you, our customer, as we would want to be treated, and to always try to do the right thing.”
Be Proactive: Even after the first three P’s there’s still more to do! We will remain proactive, as we gain much-needed knowledge and experience in this field. We have some excellent people that are helping us along the way, as we learn, grow and improve. So far this has been an exciting start, and we look forward to nothing but great things ahead.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re Small
We take pride in offering a specialized, one-on-one service that larger embroidery companies are unable to replicate. Your unique needs and preferences are our top priority.
Lighting Fast Turnaround
Our company is equipped to efficiently manage projects of varying scales. This flexibility allows us to provide quick turnaround times, ultimately resulting in a high-quality and timely delivery.
Design Services Available
We work with multiple, qualified designers & digitizers, so you never have to wait long for your designs to come back. We can also provide Vector Services if needed.
Free Stitch Outs
We proudly offer a complimentary sample stitch out with no additional charges. We view this as an integral part of the design process, not an extra cost to burden our clients.
No Order Minimums
We believe in complete flexibility when it comes to order quantities. We understand that in business, every order is significant, and we're here to accommodate your needs, big or small.
Create Your Unique Style Today!
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